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Little Lights Play Therapy – where all the magic happens

Playroom for kids

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Recently, we partnered with Kochie's Business Builders to help Bec from Little Lights Play Therapy. Through Bec, we can see how a new office space can go from a blank canvas to a colourful and well-zoned area, ready to get to work.

‘The vision was to create an environment that feels welcoming, familiar, and calming – a space where children and families can feel at ease from the moment they walk through the door.​​’  

Janet, IKEA Interior Designer

Creating that right design solution

At the beginning of this journey, Bec had already found the perfect location – it just needed some work.

Together Bec and Janet (an IKEA for Business Interior Designer) worked to create a holistic solution, one where every detail contributed to the environment of calm and connection that Bec was searching for.

Bec found working with an IKEA Interior Designer to be collaborative and fun. The best part? You too can get this extra one-on-one time with an IKEA expert. 

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The magic of play

In the play therapy room, Bec needed something creative and bright with lots of storage for toys and other goods. It’s the place where kids let their light shine.

And look how it turned out. Inspiring yet calm, with the help of a muted colour palette. Janet designed this with different zones of play in mind and allowed for tons of storage, so pack-up time is a breeze. 

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The many hats of storage

Here the TROFAST range creates surface spaces for play and display, while allowing for some out-of-sight storage. Making it the perfect piece.

And to help break up the space, a PLATSA combination has been used to divide one zone into two. And bonus, it too doubles as extra storage. 

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A warm reception

It’s a waiting room with a twist. For this solution, the team used comfy POÄNG chairs and a mix of flexible furniture to suit both children and guardians.

Here, those waiting can work, play or sit at peace in a tranquil yet practical zone. Soft furnishings like SILVERLÖNN curtains also help to bring this space together. Altogether, a calm and welcoming introduction to Little Lights Play Therapy.  

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One product, two functions

In the therapy room, Bec needed to again zone the space between her own productive working space, and the area she would speak to clients.

What’s the fix? A pair of KALLAX units. This iconic IKEA product works fine as a display shelf but is a perfect room divider for spaces like Bec’s. Here you can show what’s nice to look at, and stow what needs storing, all while breaking up a room into practical pieces. 

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Where we started

A blank canvas no more. Hard to believe all this came together in just a few weeks to transform a blank canvas into a practical and well-balanced workspace.

Bec is now full equipped to support even more children and families in her community. 

room before the makeover
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