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My Tips: A Kid Friendly Home

April 16, 2018

We have all been there, you are a new parent and you promised yourself you were going to keep your design aesthetic the same even after kids. You weren’t going to have toys everywhere and you were going to keep that white sofa…..and then one day, before you know what happened, you are debating moving your coffee table into the closet! I mean, when I was pregnant and decorating this house, I bought a glass coffee table and tons of delicate accessories. What the heck was I thinking?? I don’t want to blame anyone, but I do have to say a friend of mine said he NEVER changed one single thing in the house when they had kids and swore I wouldn’t have to. I still have no idea how that’s possible… and their house is always immaculate. This friend is also an amazing designer and a dear friend. Any clue who I’m talking about?? 😉

Anyway, if I have learned anything from motherhood, it’s that life with a toddler is anything but predictable and moving some of your furniture around is probably the least of your problems (this past weekend Olivia was adamant about not wearing anything that had jean material – oh boy)! But all is not lost, below I am giving you my simple tricks for keeping your home kid friendly and holding onto your pre-children style…let me know your questions for designing a home with kids in the comments below!

xo SS

SS-RoundSideTable Rethink your Coffee Table

When you have a toddler running around anything with a hard edge is going to be an issue. Instead of giving up on having a coffee table altogether, round tables and upholstered ottomans are a good alternative. Want the flexibility of giving your little one more room to play in your living area? Keep light nesting tables next to your sofa so you can pull them out when you want and keep them tucked away for play time.

 

 

 

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Embrace Different Fabrics

There are certain fabrics that are just not going to be conducive to a kid friendly household (I see you velvet!), but that doesn’t mean you have to give up style. Furniture in leather, wool and microfiber are great alternatives and a lot of furniture companies have come out with their own performance fabrics for just these situations. And if all else fails furniture with slip covers are a great way to keep your home stylish and clean! (photo credits: @anthropologie)

 

 

 

 

 

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Kick Up the Patterns

Stains are inevitable when you have kids and sometimes, no matter how diligent we are, we just don’t get to them in time. Nothing hides a stain better than a pattern so embracing them during your children’s younger years is going to be key. If you are a minimalist at heart, no worries there are some great neutral patterns that will do the trick as well! (photo credit: @thepinkhouse)

 

 

 

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Think Storage

Stylish storage is going to be key to keeping those legos corralled and allow you to transform your living space from kid central to adult oasis in a flash. Depending on your layout you can tuck toy chests behind your couch, hang a bookshelf or choose some decorative pieces, like a media console or bench that do double duty. (photo credit: @urbanoutfitters)

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  1. Rose belliDo says

    April 19, 2018 at 4:32 am

    These tips are great! My son is much oLder now so instead of cars and trucks all over the house he has a gaming console and all that GOES with itso i have baskets eveRywhere!

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  2. Easyhouz says

    April 22, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    Thanks for your great post… It is very inspiration to integrate some into my space also…

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  3. Jane Kemp says

    May 18, 2018 at 8:04 am

    Wonderful tips and thanks for sharing them – really inspirational and i will definitely use them whith my kid.

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  4. kids says

    May 19, 2018 at 2:43 am

    Helpful post, i THINK Set up a living room WITH play area is very necessary for your kids can enjoy sitting and playing with games and toys.

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  5. αυτοκολλητα τοιχου παιδικα says

    September 25, 2018 at 3:27 am

    things will change in general with the arrival of a baby, but don’t be afraid, i think this is a great chance to be creative!! welcome the new member in a warm, cozy environment!!

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  6. Howtoclean says

    December 27, 2018 at 11:41 pm

    It’s highly recommended to use a professional mattress cleaner to remove the allergenic contaminants living, thriving and breeding in your mattresses and soft furnishing’s found in your home. You may also want to vacuum your twin mattress but I suggest you do it outdoors. Nearly all vacuums spew microscopic dust back into the environment negating all your cleaning efforts.

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