Straight From the Experts: Tips for Creating a Kid-Friendly Home With Austin Design House
A home is a unique collaboration of talented individuals that work together to make a masterpiece. At Graceful Spaces, our heart is to serve our communities, both locally and online, by providing unique solutions that transform lives. We are so grateful to be considered a go-to resource for organizational solutions but we’re excited to bring more expert advice from all fields regarding the home to our community of followers. We’re thrilled to introduce a new series: Straight From the Experts!
About Austin Design House
Austin Design House was created in 2014 with an initial goal to share our vast library of textiles and wallpapers. We have evolved over the years and now offer interior design, e-design and remodel services. The scope of our projects range from full kitchen and bath remodels, down to finding the perfect paint color or finishing off a room with a custom pair of pillows.
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We asked the talented team at Austin Design House to share their favorite tips for designing a kid-friendly home and here’s what they said:
Tip #1 - Performance Carpet
Austin Design House uses performance carpet in almost every room of the house. One of their favorite carpets is Creation’s Curacao in the color Frost. It’s sophisticated pattern and luster makes it the perfect carpet for the dining room or primary bedroom. Plus, its durability means that this carpet, from their indoor-outdoor series, will hold up to the constant activity of a family home.
According to ADH, one highly effective technique to enhance your living space's ambiance and aesthetics is incorporating performance carpeting on your staircase. It introduces visually pleasing patterns and textures and elevates the overall sensory experience within your home.
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Tip #2 - Performance Fabrics
We at Graceful Spaces love the serene look of an elegant white couch but understand the risks involved- ice cream sundae nights, art projects, and cuddling with pets are all parts of our everyday. Luckily, Austin Design House has the perfect recommendation to quell your fears: solution-dyed fabric. A solution-dyed acrylic fabric can be easily cleaned with a light solution of bleach and water and will retain its color and pattern beautifully over the years.
“We want to combine our design experience and love for interiors to bring accents that are fresh and livable. Our goal is for Austin Design House to be a resource and a place of inspiration for the modern and refined homeowner.” - Austin Design House
Want to see how fun with the kids can coexist with beautiful furniture?
Creating organized zones for playtime is essential. Check out what we did to blend form and function in the kids’ spaces in the Wandering Meadows Home Tour!
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The Wandering Meadows pantry was voted (by you!) as your favorite Graceful Spaces pantry! Curious how you can get the same look using our pantry method? Click here to get our our Pantry Design Guide.
Tip #3 - Vinyl Lamination
Austin Design House loves vinyl coating fabric for barstools, benches, and dining chairs. Vinyl lamination has come a long way; The patterns and colors of the fabric are enhanced and give the fabric lasting durability and care. With little mouths to feed, who would say no to wipeable chairs in the kitchen?
“We are an Austin-based interior design firm and retailer helping clients make their homes the only place they want to be. Our love of sourcing new collections enables us to provide creative and reliable components that give our projects a finished look. We work with a lot of young families so durability is super important to us. Performance products have evolved and there are so many great options that are both beautiful and functional.”
Choose Austin Design House for an exceptional experience that blends beauty and function!
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An organized pantry can simplify mealtime even further!
Get inspired to serve excellent meals for your family by checking out this pantry from The Westview Retreat (one of the Graceful Spaces Top Five Pantries!)