Feb 262013
 
News: One Kings Lane Safavieh Event

Occasionally I post about “where to get stuff” for kids’ rooms. I am sure you have seen the banners for One Kings Lane site. Starting today, the Safavieh Event at One Kings Lane is launching. Who is Safavieh? They are a stylish home furnishing brand offering incredible deals on so many of their products right [...]

Jan 232013
 
Kids' Room Color Schemes {Navy Blue}

Navy is the darkest shade of blue and is popular in kids’ room color schemes, especially boys’ rooms. Do you know when navy blue was first used as a color name? 1840. It was first called “marine blue” (from naval officers’ uniform color), but later changed to navy blue. When combined with other colors, navy [...]

Mar 062012
 
Eco-Friendly Kids' Room Fabrics

The strong smell and burning eyes should have been a clue each time I entered the fabric store, but what did a 10-year old kid know about dyes and VOC’s? Nothing in the 70’s pointed to indoor air quality problems and effects on people. Times have changed. Parents are now learning the importance of Eco-friendly [...]

Jan 172012
 
You Will Want to See These Kids' Room Rugs!

  Couldn’t have said it any better than they did on the 3rings review of kids rugs by Momeni. “Staid motifs of most children’s rugs”…..be gone! As a designer, I have grown weary of the same trucks, dinosaurs, farm animals, and princess crowns. Nice to see a stylish change in the kids product industry. I [...]

Dec 152011
 
Why is Kids' Room Carpet Padding Necessary?

Carpet padding….I know, boring topic but stay with me. It’ll save you money in the end. Out of sight and oft forgotten, padding seems to be just another expense when selecting kids’ room carpet but it is necessary and just as important as the carpet. Why? 4 Reasons Carpet Padding is Necessary Here are four [...]

Dec 012011
 
Proper Care of Kids' Room Area Rugs

What “job” does your kids’ room area rug have….floor-protector or dirt-catcher? Probably both. Dirt, stains, odors, fuzz, and pilling are part of heavy-duty rug use in kids’ rooms but taking routine, preventative, and emergency steps can prolong the beauty and life of your investment. Here are a few tips for proper care of kids’ room [...]

Choosing Kids’ Room Area Rugs

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Nov 102011
 
Choosing Kids' Room Area Rugs

Kids’ room area rugs are often used instead of carpet to cover damaged (usually ugly) floor that is beyond repair, add a design accent or focal point, act as a sound buffer, divide territory in shared rooms, or create activity zones, like reading, sleeping, or playing. Not talking here about accent or “throw” rugs that [...]