Functional, family-friendly interior design is
possible, even if you’re a busy San Franciscan with a tight budget and tighter
schedule.
Here are some tips on containing the chaos…
Centralize
– The Family Command Center
The key to functional design is planning. Know your
lifestyle and who you live with. My tip is to centralize your chaos. Having
beautiful built in shelving (with charging station and shoe rack) can be a
lifesaver. You won’t have to think about rounding things up every morning. Grab
and go!
Images via
Pinterest
Bonus Tip: Keep your linens organized. Store sheet sets
inside of matching pillow cases to keep them together. Less time rummaging
through the linen closet finding a matching set!
No
Fuss Furniture
No fuss furniture should look good, but expect the
worst. Avoid couches and chairs with skirts or too many pillows (things tend to
disappear) in favor of exposed legs and chic but comfortable cushions. Also,
choose a coffee table and side tables that have some extra drawer space for
storage. Organize smart!
Traditional Living Room Design by Vancouver Interior
Designer Enviable Designs. Inc.
Bonus Tip: As gross as
it may sound, check out your current furniture and look at the colors of
stains. Match your pattern and texture for new furniture accordingly.
Kid
Space VS Adult Space
You don’t want the kind of home where you’re
constantly paranoid about kids touching surfaces – or one that looks like a
daycare center. Create a home that allows for fun and exploration, without
sacrificing your sanity. Figure out which spaces can be kid only, adult only,
and (like the living room) places for you to be a family. A great designer can
help you figure out how to arrange the home so that kid clutter remains out of
sight, out of mind.
Get
the Family Involved
Don’t hold off on decorating just because you have
children. You deserve a nirvana. A great way to do this is to get your family
involved in the design process. Picking out new stuff is fun, plus they’ll
appreciate the work that goes into making a home beautiful. Maybe they’ll think
twice before throwing their muddy shoes on the new area rug.
Image found via Pinterest
The right designer will get to know your family and
can help you plan your space and routine. If you’re interested in seeing if a
makeover is right for your family, shoot me an email at ktivey@comcast.net.
I’d love to get to know you!
Kelly
Tivey
KellyTiveyInteriors.com
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