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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
The rounded edges of this American Cherry piece from FFDM should keep your kids safe from accidental bumps.
Kids may be the loveliest creatures and they are sure to warm the heart effortlessly but they also bring a lot of mess with them. If you’re a parent, then you know how messy the dining room and the bathroom could get. No matter, you still need to make your home a safe and organized place for these little angels. Here are ways to fortify your home for your little ones (also so you could keep your sanity!) –
Install Fixed-Cushions on Sofas
Kids simply love pulling cushions from the sofa. If you want your place to look orderly even when there are some kids jumping up and about, then be ready to invest in sofas that come with fixed cushions. Sure the kids would feel sad about not being able to build a fort with the cushions but…yeah. There are other toys that could make them happy, right?
Say Yes to Vinyl Flooring
If you are remodeling your home at the moment or if you have growing kids to take care of, then you might want to make sure that you don’t get the floor scraped; furniture pieces are going to be dragged across the floor so it is best to cover it for now with vinyl flooring.
Vinyl flooring is almost impossible to damage. It can last through your kids’ major growing years.
Semi-Gloss Paint for Optimal Erasure
Setting up a chalkboard for the kids may be a wonderful idea but this shouldn’t automatically mean that you create with chalkboard paint. You can use the more beautiful semi-gloss paint when you’re out to paint the kids’ areas.
Choose any color that you prefer, no matter, semi-gloss washes up with ease. Go ahead and use semi-gloss on all of the walls where your kids often play.
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Carpet and Area Rug Tiles for Kids
Carpeting and kids often don’t go together but if you must have a carpet, then consider having tiles instead of the usual broadloom. Should you have spills on the carpet tiles, then it would be easier to clean a tile or two than having to uninstall the entire broadloom.
The same concept is applicable to area rugs. Generally, they should not be used especially under the dining table but if you love having area rugs, then use tiles instead of the broad type.
Rounded Furniture Means Safety
Even when you have a home that has lots of space, your kids are bound to bump into something. Prevent accidents such as this by buying furniture with rounded edges. Remember, sharp corners mean constantly worrying about your kids’ safety so better have none of those in your home.
Lots of Storage
One can never have enough storage when it comes to children yet kids’ toys and stuff should be stored safely. Be sure to have ample drawers for the different toys, crafts, clothes, shoes, and other kiddie stuff.
Kids’ storage should change often so be sure to choose containers that can adapt as the seasons or the kids’ interests change. Stock up on open bins and medium-sized baskets. These have to be easy to clean.
Place the open cubbies, freestanding cabinets, and shelves for shoes in areas that are easily accessible by your kids. Be sure to place stackable matching boxes in a single unit. Label the containers for each kid to create a drop-off zone.
The Kiddie Counters
Kids will always want to test their boundaries so there would be moments when they would take over your space. Since this is an ongoing thing, it is best that you also create their space – preferably close to yours.
Kids love being close to their parents for a huge amount of time so give them a play counter where they could prepare the food with you. Use material that is durable such as quartz for the countertop.
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Monday, June 20th, 2016
1586-75203-GLD3 Shangri-La Gilded Dining Table Base: This two-seater setup is perfect for that nook in your home. Don’t forget to decorate with vases and framed art.
Any room that lacks space either for seating or cupboards needs a little inspiration. Sometimes, all it takes is a little imagination, a smart storage space, a smaller sofa, and the problem is solved. Add a spotlight to the underside of a shelf and you’ve just created a reading nook. So, here’s the thing, you have a space problem and every home has an unused nook to spare – got the solution?
Breakfast Nook
If you don’t have ample room for dining table and chairs, that tiny space right where the walls meet could serve as a cute breakfast nook. This is especially if you don’t mind dining cozily. Use a bench if you want to fit in more people to that area. Chairs take up more area than one long bench so consider ditching them when you want to use the tiny corner.
Reading Nook
The reading nook need not look intentional. You can incorporate a small library just by having a tiny desk paired with a stylish chair and have them placed in a corner. Have a small pile of books at that desk, and that’s it. Your home library doesn’t have to comprise of a huge bookshelf. Just grab one book, read, finish reading, then put it right back to the pile.
Office Nook
A small space is perfect for working niches. Most people just have their laptops these days so these won’t even require more than 30 inches of space. A little closet can be easily transformed into your dream office nook.
Laundry Nook
How much space do you think you need to move freely in a laundry space? Just 30 inches by 30 inches! Just have the stackable type of washer and dryer and you should be able to transform the tiny nook into a laundry area. Handle the spills by having it diverted towards the bathroom.
Play Pen
As a kid, didn’t you just love having your tiny play spot? Having kids of your own now, that nook could be a nice spot to hide kids’ mess. The world of possibilities just seems endless with that tiny nook. You can now store all the kids’ toys there, their storybooks, etc.
Pet’s Nook
Your pet would surely love his own nook, too. This could serve as a retreat spot where his mess could be contained. Set up your pet’s tiny bed in that corner and you just might get the extra blessing of having an unscratched sofa.
An Entertainment Corner
If you want an entertainment spot but do not want the TV to be the focal point in the room, then just set up that tiny nook to become the TV’s home. That dedicated nook will be used for TV viewing only while you can have the rest of your home for socializing.
Resting Nook
Who says you can’t sleep in that tiny corner? Set up a sofa bed and this is the perfect spot for all your guest sleepovers. You would be surprised at the stylishness that sofa beds can offer. You can also have two sofa beds pushed together to create an instant double bed. This part of your home could also be utilized as a reading corner during most days of the year. Just prop the sofa bed and what a relaxing reading time you’d have. The linens could be hidden neatly inside a trunk during the day.
Kid’s Bedroom
Believe it or not, you can actually fit a loft bed into a nook, one that preferably has a drawer so that bed linens can be concealed. Put a little color and a small partition and your kid will surely love you for ‘em!
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2016
Winners Only Home Office Cape Cod White Youth Bookcase BP136B
If you have extra square footage in your home and you are the parent of a lovely child, then what’s keeping you from turning that extra space into your little one’s playroom? This is a place where you will be able to store his toys, even his clothes if the space permits. A lot of kids would like to have a space that they could call their own. This place has to be safe, though especially when your child is only a toddler.
There are various ways to furnish and design your child’s playroom. Keep in mind that your child does not need anything fancy just to have fun. Before you set out to decorate your kid’s room, consider some elements that will make your project a success.
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First, Some Safety Tips
First things first when you have to decorate a room. Safety always comes first no matter how old your child is. Even young adults and teens need to take the necessary precautions when considering a fun playroom.
Safety doubles, though, if you are setting up a playroom for toddlers and younger children. You’ll have to be more careful of outlet placement, corded blinds, the use of lead paint, and setting up cabinet doors. Plan for all these well before you begin buying the materials that you would use for the playroom project.
Still for younger children, think of using foamed bins or storage boxes. The heavy types can cause head or body injuries should the kid pull them off the shelves.
Buy the heavy type of furniture, the kinds that won’t even budge even if an adult would get pull onto it. Bookcases or cabinets manufactured with light materials can topple over and injure kids or even adults.
Consider installing internet access if a teenager is going to be the one to use the room. A TV access would also be a good addition but be sure that you set up the parental controls for both.
Carbon monoxide detector should also be installed. Ask an expert about it soon.
Tweeners can also find a haven in their new playroom. Create a safe environment where they have control and space yet with you still protecting them.
Choose an Appropriate Theme
Picking the theme or color palette for the playroom can be fun. Allow the kid to choose according to his taste. Large patterns and bright colors are great for children. A schoolhouse theme can add interest to the new playroom.
Playroom Furniture
Begin with the basics when it comes to this. Every playroom in the world needs enough storage, a table and a good number of chairs. Be sure to buy the durable type of furniture so you can use them for a long time.
Be able to provide a study table for teenagers, plus some board games and relevant books. There is a lot more to life than enjoying electronic games and you can let them know that by stuffing the room with good books and wholesome games.
You may also set up a section for artwork. Have an easel stand at the corner or use the walls to hang paintings.
For the more serious teens or children, there is always a way to make the space a more quiet one. You don’t have to separate the kid from the rest of the family, though. Design the playroom in such a way that he has his own space but it is a room where everyone in the family is still welcome.
The playroom should contain most of your child’s ideas but it is also a project that you can both work on. See how fun it can be.
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