Three Child-friendly Interior Design Elements

Any parent knows that interior design becomes a whole different beast when you have a child in the house. All of a sudden, you have to think about what’s practical instead of what looks good.

That can be a tough transition to make. If you aren’t careful, it could leave you feeling like your house doesn’t belong to you. For some parents, interiors they can be proud of become a thing of their past until the kids are eighteen and gone. What’s the point in making space look good if the little people in your life are liable to trash it?

In reality, there’s every point, because kids needn’t trash every nice thing you bring into the house. We would go as far as to argue that there needn’t be any limitations on your interior design as long as you think things through. To prove that, we’re going to look at three common no-go design choices for parents, and how you can make them work for you.

Art ornaments

Most parents opt for a less is more approach. Ornaments go in the garage, and rooms become incredibly bland. Any additions tend to take the form of the Fisher-Price toys your kids can’t get enough.

oes it need to be that way? We don’t think so. There’s no denying that leaving expensive ornaments at floor height is asking for trouble. Kids are sure to break them or, worse, hurt themselves.

By incorporating high shelves, you can bring ornaments back into any room. All you need to do is consider where best to stick that shelving so that little fingers can never reach it.

Leather sofas

Given the cost and upkeep of leather sofas, most parents steer clear. Instead, they invest in cheap fabric chairs which they can recover or dispose of in a few years. But, we’re here to argue the case for leather sofas in a young household.

In fact, taking this risk could see you enjoying endless benefits, such as easy wiping. While you will need to wipe down your sofas sharpish after spills and scratches, leather is actually easy to maintain with children. Despite the upfront cost, it could even save you money as it stands the test of time.

Carpets

Many parents now opt for wooden floors, and it’s easy to see why. Cleaning wood and laminate couldn’t be easier. By comparison, carpet is a nightmare to get clean, can stain and be unhygiene.

As such, many parents fear a spotted carpet which holds all manner of bacteria which puts their kiddies at risk. But, again, this doesn’t need to be your reality. In truth, a short-fibred carpet needn’t hold much bacteria if you vacuum often.

By placing rugs in prime locations, you could also avoid stains ever ruining appearance. You could then lift these whenever you’re expecting company and enjoy the benefits of a carpet even after children have come into your life. So, you see, your interiors needn’t suffer in the slightest.