7 Ways to Make Your Home Kid Friendly
For many parents, trendy pieces and hot decor ideas might sound nice, but they feel unrealistic or impossible to add to their homes. Most homes are not designed with kids in mind, but maybe more should be. These 7 design ideas from Hometalk bloggers are a great way to turn your home into a kid-friendly space that you will love too!
Tip #1: Set up a living room play area
Play Area Hidden in Plain Site via Alicia @Thrifty & Chic
Add easy-to-reach stylish storage to entertaining rooms like your living room or dining room. Even though you might want that room looking pretty and pristine most of the time, your kids can enjoy sitting and playing with games and toys, and easily store their things when it’s time for clean-up.
Tip #2: Add extra storage for toys
Playroom Kid’s Table via Whitney and Ashley @Shanty 2 Chic
These clever play table chairs let your children pull games and coloring supplies out from under their chairs, and easily stow them away when they’re finished. Because it comes with its own storage, this children’s table can fit in any room, even one without toy boxes or book shelves.
Tip #3: Create easy-to-use closet organization
Organizing Kids Closet via Gretchen @Boxy Colonial
Built-in closets are usually great, but they’re not always made with kids in mind. Instead of bringing in a dresser to store folded clothes, turn the area underneath the hanging clothing into an easy access set of drawers, so that your children can gain confidence picking out their own clothes every morning.
Tip #4: Use double duty pieces (for even more storage)
IKEA Kid Storage Shelves via Kristin @My Bella Bug
Seating and storage—two things every room could use a little more of. For your child’s room or playroom, try this clever IKEA hack using three book cases, to make a window seat and toy storage combination.
Tip #5: Lower towel hooks or bring step stools into the bathroom
Small Bathroom Hooks for Kids via Denise and Lesley @Chaotically Creative Co.
Rid your home of damp towels left on the floor and general bathroom mess, by turning your a bathroom into a kid-conscious space. Simple adjustments, like a stepping stool by the toilet and low hanging towel hooks, are all it takes to make your child comfortable in the bathroom.
Tip #6: Add a children’s reading nook
Children’s Reading Nooks via Jenn @Clean and Scentsible
If you’ve got a child in your household, then it’s a good idea to have a reading nook in your house. Giving kids a place that encourages mental exercise and exploring their imaginations is a powerful feature for your home. Any corner with some space for books and a comfy cushion or two will do!
Tip #7: Add outdoor fun to encourage kids playing outside
DIY Weekend Sandbox via Kimberly @Chasing Kids & Dreams
While you contemplate what to add to your backyard this spring, consider adding this kid-friendly feature all by yourself. A small backyard sandbox isn’t only a totally doable DIY, it’s a great upgrade for your outdoor area. Say hello to many happy summer days spend building castles and digging to China.
For more great kid-friendly ideas, inspirations, and how-to’s, check out the Kids page on Hometalk!