In with Some New

Have you ever had one area of your preschool that you just hated?  Our entry way has always been a trouble spot for me.  We tried to make improvements a couple of times, but as time went on, it seemed like the improvements became more of a problem.

The problem with our entry way is that for one thing, it is just a cement floor.  We tried to fix this in the past buy laying down those rubber garage floor tiles.  Of course, very quickly, they contracted or expanded and became a tripping hazard.

The next big problem is that my furnace and water heater are exposed.  We've tried putting a screen in front of them with some dry erase boards glued.  That really was the best thing I could think of at the time.  But it was always getting knocked down to the point that it was hot glued together.

So....Last weekend....We painted one wall.  We laid down carpet tiles.  And we hinged together two doors and then a set of closet doors.  It has made all the difference in the world.  It went from an ugly room to a nice room that I like seeing children in.  What are some creative fixes you've done?