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Decor Ideas For A Kid-Friendly Home

By Padmapreetham Mahalingam

Home decor needn't be exorbitant. Decorating a home is absolutely fun when the house belongs to you and you have complete creative control over the whole space. Interestingly when you have kids, it makes your home a friendly space which the entire family can enjoy.

Decorating your kid's room can be done without putting in a lot of hard work into the process, and by just being creative and functional.

Kid-Friendly Home

However this is definitely one of the biggest challenges that every parent faces when they want to decorate their home in a kid friendly manner. Nowadays, most parents are willing to experiment and add personal touches to their home to create a delightful kid-friendly ambience.

When designing a kid-friendly home, make sure to work on countless things like colourful walls, easy cleaning upholstery, unique patterned rugs, awesome pillows, highchair, beanbag and poufs.

Here are a few tips for decorating a kid-friendly home that provides a safe environment for your children.

Walls
Walls can take a beating when you have kids. Choose the right kind of paints when designing a kid friendly room. A kid's room is always accentuated with bright colours as it is energising and engaging. It is also advisable to use wipeable latex paints in the house as dirty hands of kids always trail along the walls and this can be easily cleaned up with the help of a damp sponge.

Durable upholstery and furniture
Choose sturdy kind of furniture and never opt for lacy and satin upholstery. Use polyester blends as it can be washed with soaps without leaving any water stains. Also stay away from large furniture and buy only stylish kid-friendly pieces. Buy spongy furniture for children like bean bags and poufs.

Suitable beds
Popular choice when designing a children's bedroom are comfortable beds. Well designed bunk and loft beds make the bed time fun and give ample space. The other benefit of a loft bed is the space beneath it that can be converted into a play area for kids to store toys or to keep an extra bed for sleepover guests.

Pillows and rugs
There will be too many stains when you have younger ones. Opt for pillows and rugs that are squashy and child proof. Kids have a tendency to put everything they come in contact with into their mouths, so make sure not to buy pillows and rugs that is accessorised with a handful of beads or tassels.

Flooring
Go for smart flooring that can be easily cleaned up with a mop. Tile, wood, laminate and linoleum are good options to decorate a kid-friendly house. Choose laminate as they are easy to wash when any food or drink is dropped.

Cabinets and drawers
Dedicate an entire room to store only your kids stuff like toys, dresses and study materials. Make sure to have abundant cabinets, drawers and cupboards for your kids to keep their belongings.

Drawings and Paintings
To keep your kid-friendly home attractive, use this home decor idea. Draw cartoon characters on the walls. Create an art wall by putting on your kid's drawings and paintings in easily changeable display frames to add something innovative.

Follow these decor ideas for a kid-friendly home that's eye-catching yet functional.

Story first published: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 17:28 [IST]
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