Sometimes it’s not about the room or the colors used or the cute little accessories. Sometimes it’s just about the one that resides there…..about the little guy who loves hideaway places or the little shadow behind an older sibling or one who mimics everything you do. That’s the “mini-me” in kids’ room décor. As I [...]
Kids love to decorate their rooms for the holidays and Christmas is approaching fast! Want a few easy kids’ room Christmas décor ideas that adds holiday cheer without too much fuss? I searched through my files and found a few quick and easy ones for you to try using items you already have at home [...]
The holidays are approaching quickly. Are family or friends with kids planning to visit? Are you ready? Here’s one more thing to think about and add to your already lengthy “to-do” list. Just how kid friendly is your home for the holidays? Making sure your home is kid friendly for the holidays goes a few [...]
It’s the little touches that matter…..and Halloween decorations don’t have to be elaborate to be effective. Actually kid friendly holiday decorations are more worry free when they are the simplest. I found a few fabulously uncomplicated Halloween décor ideas to share with you from some very talented people. Each of these ideas are quick to [...]
Say What? That’s my initial reaction (or to laugh) sometimes as I research topics for blog posts, more so while researching how to choose kid friendly fabric than most other topics. Comments like “don’t forget comfort,” “just make sure they’re pre-treated for stain resistance”, and “cotton, twill, felt, and wool are easy to keep clean” [...]
Periodically, I receive questions from readers about specific design challenges for kidspaces. Thinking there might be others who have the same problem, I recently added a Reader Request category where answers to those questions can be found. While the topics are a bit random, they are actual questions from readers. Today’s reader request topic? How [...]
Calling a room “kid friendly” means two things—kids will be safe and kids will be welcome and that includes making the master bedroom kid friendly too. When kids are part of the home, parents’ private boudoir at times feels more like the family bedroom. Little ones feel safe and secure when parents are nearby. They [...]
The living room of days past was often the star room of the home—a place where children were seldom seen and rooms had delicate décor that screamed, “don’t touch.” But times have changed. Today’s families work and play in the same spaces so rooms, including the living room, need to accommodate all ages. Fortunately, [...]
Here’s your quiz for the day. (Like parents don’t get enough questions all day long!) What is the difference between kids’ rooms and a “kid friendly home”? Kids’ Room: Bedroom, bathroom, or playroom specifically designed with childlike details to fill kids’ needs and fit kid-sized bodies. Kid Friendly Home: Livable rooms designed for wear and [...]
Chances are, it wasn’t until you had kids in your home….your own kids, the neighbor’s, or your family’s…..that you actually found out if your home was kid friendly or not. Because buildings are designed for adult size bodies, most homes can’t pass the “kid friendly test.” Does yours? If it doesn’t or you’re just not [...]