Creating a Home That is Family Friendly

Just because you've got small kids doesn't mean that you simply cannot possess a tastefully decorated home. Below are a few great ideas which you can use to make your house more "child friendly" without needing to lock everything away.

When You have Toddlers

Many individuals make the wrong assumption that, when they have toddlers in the home, anything that is breakable must be locked away until it is safe to place them on display again. All you need to do is rearrange a bit - glass and porcelain knick knacks and collectibles can be moved so they are beyond reach by placing them on a higher shelf or on top of a piano. Meanwhile, baskets, silver, metal objects and wooden boxes may take their place on lower surfaces like coffee and side tables, on lower shelves, or other surfaces that happen to be toddler-height.

Within the toddler's bedroom, you can put books and soft toys on your low shelves where they are easily accessible, and display your breakable keepsakes and picture frames on top shelves where they cannot be reached. Make sure all furniture pieces with tip-over potential are securely attached to the wall in order to avoid unfortunate accidents.

If you love cute picture frames, your son or daughter's room is a wonderful place to display some, like sweet heart picture frames or cute flower frames.

When the Children Grow...

It is easy to transform your baby's room to a more grown-up looking room with just a few easy changes: For reading, you are able to replace your rocking chair with a very comfortable upholstered chair.

If the changing table is one that is set atop the complete dresser, then you can take off the changing table top and place some wall shelves above it for many more years of use from your dresser.

Any "baby" designs and fabrics might be replaced with more mature choices, such as stripes or plaids that you find which coordinate with the general color scheme and complement the walls and floors.

When you're done with floor toys for the babies, a great replacement would be a set of sturdy chairs along with a small table you can use for drawing, enjoying games, and having a "tea party." A young child always appreciates a spot of their very own where they're able to play with friends or play alone.

If the walls are papered with "baby" wallpaper, take it off and replace it with a simple light colored vinyl paper that washable - choose one that coordinates with all the fabrics in the room.

Closed In Storage

Whether you've got children or otherwise, it can feel like there is never enough space for storage. One option is to save out of season clothing in closed storage bins out of sight, a great location is on the top shelf in their closet.

Whether it's in the child's room or some other room in your home where your son or daughter plays, it's nice to have some open shelving for kids to have their toys and books, but it's also nice to have a lot of them out from sight for a less cluttered look, and hopefully less overall mess. Some individuals choose a trunk of some sort, but it may not be your best option because of the potential of the lid slamming down on tiny fingers. A less hazardous way to have closed storage is within cabinets that have sliding doors or doors and drawers that open out, or perhaps a combination of both. It is easy to find this kind of storage cabinet that is the right size to fit within your closet, too.

So, when you have a toddler in your house, don't despair. Follow these simple guidelines and you'll allow your child the freedom to enjoy your home while you still protect your breakables.

Autumn Lockwood is a writer for Your Picture Frames. We offer a wide assortment of picture frames, including simple silver picture frames and other beautiful frames. Come see us online to take a look at our family picture frames now or give us a call at 800-780-0699.