![]() We have consciously chosen decorative accents that are functional, beautiful and kid-resistant so we can all live peacefully and happily under our roof. So how do we achieve that balance of never stressing that something is going to get broken or stained while still keeping the living room instagram ready? (Har-har)? Making a space truly “family friendly” means there’s something for everyone, and everyone can be there at the same time, enjoying themselves, happy in their surroundings. That means no rooms are off limits to our girls, but Chris and I also take great pride in our spaces looking nice too. ![]() A lot of times people equate “family-friendly” with “what kids would want” but parents are part of the family, too. Our main focus is making our home comfortable. The second lesson I’ve learned is that I prefer to decorate our home in a “family-friendly” way. First and foremost, I think breakable decor is a great opportunity to teach children about boundaries and that some things we just don’t touch–just like you wouldn’t touch a hot stove! We have seen the value in this over and over as we have visited our friends and family members homes that have beautiful breakables dotting their home–even if you choose to put away all the precious objects in your house, you can’t expect everyone else to follow suit when you come to visit. Over the past 6 years, I have learned that there are two ways to go about decor and kids. We have two very different girls (one rambunctious, one extremely shy) and both would be attracted to a large, shiny vase on a coffee table. While I fully support locking cabinets full of cleaning supplies or plugging sockets for especially curious children, I don’t believe your home has to change drastically when you welcome a baby. When it comes to decorating, I often hear the term “baby-proofing” synonymous with putting everything away until the child is old enough to not break things. ![]()
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