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Designing your home for family life
- By Gareth Hoyle
- Published March 23, 2011
- Business and Economy
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From sunny picnics in the park to snuggling up to watch a movie on a
cold winter’s evening, family life is different each day. There are
fights and tears, giggles and laughter. If walls could talk they would
have a lot to say about all the emotions and experiences they’ve
witnessed over time. The family home is a place of togetherness, but
also has rooms for each person to find their own personal space for a
bit of relaxation and alone time.
Your bedroom
Some parents choose to have baby sleep in their room when they are first born, but after this, the parents’ bedroom usually becomes one of refuge and quiet. OK, so the kids might choose to wake up Daddy by jumping on the bed at 6:30am on a Saturday morning, but there are a few hours where the bedroom remains for parents only. Kids will often feel just as protective over their own bedrooms, but this is generally when they know you are about to nag them about tidying their clothes and toys!
The home cinema
A home cinema can be a good investment for those families who want a special area just for watching the latest films and old favourites. Custom furniture can be used to great effect here to bring the television into the design of the room.
Storage and practicality
Storage and practicality are two of the biggest aspects to take into consideration when expanding your family. You’ll need many different things close at hand when looking after your child’s needs, so appropriate storage which makes the best use of the space in any room is an absolute. Think about all of the pairs of shoes, coats and toys that you will accumulate over the next few years. However, you needn’t give up on style; just incorporate practicality into your design!
A happy home
Every family is different, so ultimately the way you design your home will be down to your own habits, needs and opinions. Having your house laid out in a way that keeps stress down is more likely to be a happy home and one that you continue to make great memories in. For a true family home, don’t be afraid to put up pictures and paintings that your children have done, and find space for beautiful photographs showing them growing up.
Auriella Borino writes on a range of interior design topics including fitted furniture.
Your bedroom
Some parents choose to have baby sleep in their room when they are first born, but after this, the parents’ bedroom usually becomes one of refuge and quiet. OK, so the kids might choose to wake up Daddy by jumping on the bed at 6:30am on a Saturday morning, but there are a few hours where the bedroom remains for parents only. Kids will often feel just as protective over their own bedrooms, but this is generally when they know you are about to nag them about tidying their clothes and toys!
The home cinema
A home cinema can be a good investment for those families who want a special area just for watching the latest films and old favourites. Custom furniture can be used to great effect here to bring the television into the design of the room.
Storage and practicality
Storage and practicality are two of the biggest aspects to take into consideration when expanding your family. You’ll need many different things close at hand when looking after your child’s needs, so appropriate storage which makes the best use of the space in any room is an absolute. Think about all of the pairs of shoes, coats and toys that you will accumulate over the next few years. However, you needn’t give up on style; just incorporate practicality into your design!
A happy home
Every family is different, so ultimately the way you design your home will be down to your own habits, needs and opinions. Having your house laid out in a way that keeps stress down is more likely to be a happy home and one that you continue to make great memories in. For a true family home, don’t be afraid to put up pictures and paintings that your children have done, and find space for beautiful photographs showing them growing up.
Auriella Borino writes on a range of interior design topics including fitted furniture.