Let’s face it, during the summer break, the kids can sometimes take over the family home. They are around more, and their daily routines, or lack thereof, can create chaos with the design path you were headed with your home.
A good home design should always consider everyone who is living in the home, but families do tend to get relaxed on their design goals when the kids are on break.
With that said, I thought I would share some family-friendly design details that you might consider so that by the time the kids have their next break, your home can be ready for them and not look like a tornado has come through on a daily basis.
How many times did you lose the TV remote this summer?
When there are many people using it, whether it is you, your spouse, your kids, their friends or the dog, the remote is bound to get lost almost daily. Consider a decorative container that could house your remotes. Or maybe find an end table that has a drawer in it.
How many spills did your living room rug take over the break?
If you have pets that spent more time with your kids than usual during the summer, there was certainly some rough-housing that caused a stain or two. Is your rug made from fibers that are easy to clean? Performance fibers have come a long way and are used to loom rugs more than ever. Whether you desire a vibrant color or pattern or whether you like neutrals, there is a performance fiber rug that is easy to clean.
Speaking of performance fibers, there is an abundance of fabrics used in upholstery. Did you remind your kids to take their dirty shoes off of your sofa? How many times do you think they lazily lounged around the house while you weren’t around to enforce the rule? What about when their friends come over? How do you think those hard to remove stains got on the arm of your sofa?
Whether a performance fabric or a leather, consider investing in upholstery furniture that can take a licking.
Were shoes and various clothing articles tossed around the living room this Summer? Consider adding a hall tree cabinet. If you don’t have room at a point of entry, consider placement at the end of a hallway. You will thank yourself this upcoming holiday season when your family visits and needs a place to hang their jackets.
What are some other things that bothered you while the kids were on break? How can you resolve them? Design is most always about problem solving. If you have a problem, there is always a design solution!
