The Ultimate Upgrade to Playtime
If you have kids (or were one, which is basically all of us!), you know the drill. The living room turns into a chaotic landscape of chairs, blankets, and pillows as a magnificent indoor fort comes to life. It’s pure childhood magic… until you have to dismantle it thirty minutes later for dinner. Cue the tiny, dramatic heartbreak!
Well, I think I’ve found the solution that gives kids the imaginative play space they crave, without the cleanup hassle. Meet the Shelter concept: a gorgeous, permanent hut designed to live right in your kids room design.
This structure is shaped like a cozy mountain silhouette with a perfect little cave opening, and honestly, it’s stunning. It’s made from a wooden, box-like material, but the outside is the real star—it’s decorated with constellations! Imagine your little one having a beautiful, starry view right from the entrance of their mountain fort.
More Than Just a Hideout
The Shelter isn’t just a hideout; it’s a full-on play zone. As you can see in the pictures, one side of the mountain is covered with colorful stones and grips, turning it into a mini climbing wall! Talk about burning off some energy before bedtime.
But wait, there’s more functionality! The sides also have clever through-the-wall storage spaces (with hinged systems—genius!). Kids can literally just throw their toys inside (or hide them very quickly if you call out that clean-up warning!).
Step inside the cave, and the back wall is covered with a slate-like paint, so kids can draw directly on it with chalk—perfect for secret codes, pirate maps, or just creating some awesome artwork.
Part of the fun of building a traditional indoor fort is the makeshift creativity, but a permanent shelter like this removes the daily frustration of demolition. It’s the ultimate basecamp for adventure, encouraging hours of imaginative play and making this one piece of kids room design furniture you won’t mind keeping around. I’m seriously ready to trade in the sheets and chairs for this beautiful mountain fort!
Designer: Valeria Orlova
