What does a custom play space cost?
Planning guidance, not a quote. A specialist confirms the scope and price. Bedrooms, playrooms and shared-room corners use one framework, with no bedroom surcharge.
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Planning budgets
Illustrative planning budgets, subject to a specialist quote.
Play corner
$8,000–$15,000
A dedicated corner or alcove. Could include soft play, a reading nook and built-in storage.
Complete play space
$15,000–$30,000
A whole room planned for play. Could include a climbing feature, a hideaway, storage walls and soft flooring.
Bespoke adventure space
$30,000+
A fully custom room. Could include lofts, climbing walls, slides and built-in joinery.
The same budget guide applies to bedrooms, playrooms and shared rooms. Room size, built-ins and play features shape the final quote.
Use the bands to discuss scope
These illustrative bands help frame an early conversation, not select a fixed package. A dedicated corner may involve modest joinery and a few chosen features; a whole room may require a more coordinated layout. A bespoke adventure space could include complex fitted work. Each project is different, with features chosen around the room and agreed scope. Tell Terry what you hope to achieve and the budget you are comfortable discussing.
Dimensions and custom joinery
The room’s size, ceiling height and access can change both design options and the amount of work involved. Fitted storage, sleeping nooks and custom structures have different fabrication requirements from freestanding furniture. Windows, doors and existing finishes also influence the layout. Measurements help guide the conversation, but the specialist must assess the actual room before confirming the scope and price.
Features, preparation and installation
Climbing, raised hideaways, slides and built-ins can bring additional technical requirements. Floor and wall preparation, fixings and any changes to existing surfaces should be discussed explicitly. Delivery and installation are part of the scope conversation too: ask what is included, how access affects the work and whether any separate trades are needed. These details help you compare the proposed scope with your priorities and budget.
Ask for an itemized quote
Before agreeing to the work, ask the specialist to identify materials, fabrication, delivery and installation separately where useful. Ask about exclusions, site preparation, making good, disposal and aftercare. Discuss the proposed timeline and what must happen before work can start. Clarify how changes to your brief would be priced and agreed rather than assuming a planning band covers everything.
One guide for every room type
A bedroom has no separate price or surcharge simply because it includes sleeping space. The same scope-based framework covers bedrooms, dedicated playrooms and shared-room corners. What drives price is the work: room dimensions, custom joinery, chosen features, preparation, delivery and installation. The first consultation with Terry is free and helps you identify your priorities within this framework. There is no obligation to proceed after the free consultation.
Questions, answered.
Are these fixed packages?
No. The bands are illustrative planning guidance; possible inclusions depend on your room and the specialist’s quote.
Do bedrooms cost extra?
There is no bedroom surcharge or separate bedroom price. The scope of work determines the actual quote.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. The initial consultation with Terry is free. The specialist provides a quote for the proposed design and installation work.
What should I ask about exclusions?
Ask about preparation, delivery, installation, making good, disposal, aftercare and any separate trades. Request an itemized scope and price.