Once the kids come along, it can feel like a constant struggle to have even a semi-neat home. But a wise person once said, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!” Create kid-friendly living spaces and make their stuff part of your décor.It doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming to make this happen, and even special rooms like custom kitchens can be made kid-friendly.
One of the easiest kitchen changes is to put magnets on the fridge. They can be dolls, trucks, letters, or anything that will keep a child occupied while you’re doing meal prep. If you have the wall space, hang up a large chalkboard or paint a section of wall or cabinet with chalkboard paint. Give the child a cabinet at their height that’s all their own and fill it with toys, crafts, and play cooking items. For older kids, set up a desk area for writing, drawing, or computer play.
The laundry area would also benefit from a box of toys or a laptop full of games that are always at the ready.
Kids generally tend to think of the living room or family room as their personal indoor playground, so why not add some kid-friendly touches? Shelving with cool colors and modern designs on the family room wall can be a great place to store toys, craft materials, or books. Brightly decorated bookcases can do the same.
And even better idea is to find furniture with storage. Today there are ottomans with covers and couches with drawers. Wooden storage benches look great, offer hiding places for clutter, and provide additional seating. And when all else fails, put some large decorative baskets around the room or under the coffee table.
Stain-resistant furniture is another kid-friendly requirement, and even the most elegant items can be treated to repel dirt.
For bedrooms, removable wall stickers can be changed as children grow and tastes change. Zip on a new lampshade, bedspread and curtains for an easy change-up.If your kids are old enough, let them have a say in the set-up and decoration of a room, particularly their bedroom since it’s their own personal domain. This participation could make them value the space a bit more and offer a little extra inspiration to keep it looking nice. You might even discover that your child has a great sense of style!
With a little imagination and willingness to take some input from its smallest residents, your house can be a place of comfort and pride for both you and your kids.
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