Renovation Tips To Make Your Home Kid-Friendly

As your child and moves on from the terrible twos, they’re going to develop a penchant for running around, playing, drawing, and painting. Every parent knows this and welcomes it as well (as they should.) A child who is running around and playing is a child who is happy and has developed good motor skills.

However, as this age approaches, it is important to take precautionary measures and make your home as child-friendly as possible. Not only that but as they explore new avenues, they’re bound to experiment around the house and you need to take precautions to prevent them from taking a toll on your house. For instance – drawing on the walls, muddy footprints on the carpet, and more.

In this article, we’re going to talk about a few home improvements ideas and tips that you need to undertake if you want to make sure that your home, both the inside and outside, are child-friendly and kid-protected.

Go For Rounded Furniture

Sharp corners are one of the main hazards that remain in children’s paths. One bump or a hit that they can get seriously injured and concussed. That’s why we suggest that you go for rounded furniture, which doesn’t have sharp edges or corners and has more of a rounded or blunt shape to it. Now you might be thinking that rounded furniture will look funny or out of place, but if done well, they can make your living areas look dynamic and add fluidity to the interiors. You can also choose to add-in rounded furniture only in areas where your child is bound to be present such as the living room, and use normal furniture in places such as the master bedroom.

Repaint Using Semi-Gloss Paint

As your kid(s) will grow up, they’re bound to start exploring their creative side and developing motor skills through drawing and coloring. But one of the disadvantages of this is that they’re going to start drawing and painting on the walls and there’s little you can do to stop it. However, you can make the clean-up easy for you by repainting your home with semi-gloss paint. Not only does it give a beautiful sheen, but it’s also super-easy to clean. So you can take off marker ink, paint, pencil lines, and even food stains or dirt with ease.

Install Plentiful Cubbies

Cubbies continue to be overlooked and ignored because of their simplicity when the truth is that they’re one of the most efficient and versatile pieces of furniture ever. They’re especially a godsend if you have children in your home. By placing cubbies in your children’s room and play-areas, you can make cleaning up much easier. Putting away toys and baby items will become a simpler affair. Cubbies are also easy to reach, which makes them the perfect way through which you can teach your children the art of organizing as well. Their versatility means that you can install them in many ways all-over the house. Dark polished wood cubbies for the living room work great whereas light, plastic cubbies in the children’s bedroom do wonders.

Do Away With Glass

Glass furniture and accessories are a staple in a modern home, but they can also be risky if that home has children. We all know that glass is quite prone to damage and it doesn’t take much to shatter or crack a glass table. So, you should do away with glass furniture at least for a while till your child or children grow up. Instead, opt for sturdy materials like wood which will remain for a long time and still not get damaged. If you still want the crystal-clear glass feel, you can opt for plexiglass items although the options might be limited.

Stick To Vinyl Flooring

Having kids around means getting used to constant spills. Puddles of juice dropped food, muddy footprints, these are common problems in all homes with kids and children. To prevent your home from getting damaged in the process of it all, we suggest that you switch to vinyl flooring. Vinyl flooring is durable and easy to clean, giving you the best of both worlds. At the same time, it is available in numerous styles and designs. It is also important to mention here that carpets are a strict no-no and you should stay away from them.

Switch To Light-Colored Bedding

You probably think that darker colors are better with children around, right? Well, you’re not wrong. Darker colors are better but only for couches, curtains, and similar items. We suggest that light-colors are the way to go for bedding and here’s why. Light colors are easier to wash, and they do not fade away like darker colors tend to do. They also add-in a softer, lighter feel to the rooms that are greatly welcomed. With a good detergent, stains will go out easily so you don’t have to worry about the stain remaining.