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I dont believe in off-limits rooms, she says.
Photographed by François Halard,Vogue, April 2014
Performance fabrics also come in handy, and mean you dont have to sacrifice style.
Australian designer and mom of threeTali Rothbelieves in trusting your kids in their spaces.
He is used to them being there and knows these are not his things to play with.
“This study may look formal, but the rug hides everything, and the chairs and ottoman are indestructible!” Erin Gates says.
Wooden and woven bowls or books are safe and stylish options to have on lower shelves.
Nix anything porcelain, glass, or sharp-edged in those areas.
Baskets are timeless and never go out of style.
“The sofa and rug here are both indoor-outdoor fabrics; the hide ottoman is naturally stain and water repellant,” Erin Gates says.
To that end, we have an entire wicker section onOver The Moon, dedicated to our many offerings.
you might add a beautiful patterned shade to elevate the look and tie it back into your scheme.
[I] love a scalloped or rounded edge, notes Ghilaga.
Choose Resilient Surfaces
Sticky fingers can ruin a silk mohair in seconds flat.
Patterned fabrics are your friends when it comes to living with littles, says Pendleton.
Imagine getting a massive stain on your newly upholstered glider.
A busier patterned fabric would camouflage that stain so much better than a solid linen ever could.
I also love having designer fabrics laminated for those applications.
In the end, the client gets the look with all the practicality they could hope for.
Remember that patterned carpets are your friend.
From animal print to Persian styles, they hide spills and stains much better than a solid.
Contreras agrees, but makes a note about the materials, too.
Keep It Timeless
Finally, Contreras shares a more poignant tip on decorating rooms for kids.
Ideally, the rooms design will grow along with the child.
I selected a beautiful Chinoiserie wallpaper by Iksel.
The flowers, butterflies, and birds captivated her imagination which was wonderful to watch.
In turn, I loved the palette of cool greens, soft pinks, and warm neutrals.
It felt like a timeless version of a little girls room.
As a designer and mom myself, I couldnt agree more.
