How can i make a cold draughty cupboard, warm and suitable for a play space?

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It is under the stairs and has bare walls and uncovered floor and stairs (the underneath of them IYSWIM)

Obviously i need to get it floored and something on the walls but what do i do before that to make it more draught proof and insulated?

Are you Harry Potter's aunt and uncle? Play area under the stairs

sorry couldn't help myself

I invited that really didnt I?

We loved playing under the stairs as kids. Carpet floors and lots of pillows and blanket we made beds for dolls and each other.

Yes that is what ds has been doing but it's bloody grim in there. I have tried to discourage him but he calls it his secret den and will spend ages playing there. So really i need to make it slightly warmer than an icicle before i find a frozen child in it some day.

underfelt and carpet on floor and this on the walls corks tiles also good on floor

Go the full '70s and carpet the walls.

"stroke the furry wall"

I could use it as a calming mechanism for if he has a tantrum!

Seal any gaps around edges of floor and stair joints. Basic sealant in tube from home base etc will be fine.

Felt insulation on floor, then add carpet

Add beanbag

Can you add a few thin shelves under stair part and a basket for storing bits?

Poster on wall

I used to love playing under the stairs as a child

Have a look at houzz.com
There are some amazing pictures if you search for 'play area under stairs'.

Thank you. Yes shelves will be added too.

Will check Houzz.

Oh those ikea spice racks on wall make great book storage

Ooh just found some great inspiration on pinterest too!

If he likes it as it is, I'd be tempted to leave it (cosmetically wise, but seal any obvious draughts ) - doing anything different and it may lose its appeal to him

You little boy sounds fab!

I'd have to floor it at the very least as it is bare concrete and freezing and of course all suggestions about wearing socks or slippers fall on deaf ears he is fab- i wish i had his imagination to enjoy a space as grim as that

Assuming your stairs are in your hall (ours aren't), I guess the other thing is to ensure the outside door is well draught proofed.

Mind you having googled you could sit together and choose - there's some amazing ideas!

The front door is UPVC and i cant find any draughts around it. There is also a radiator at the foot of the stairs and the hall itself is tiny but i'm guessing all the heat floats up the stairs. The house is a terrace and actually very warm except for this cupboard. The door to the cupboard is in the living room and you can feel a strong draught from it when sitting opposite it.