Design Ideas for a Family Renovation Designing a family home can be complicated—how do you satisfy everyone’s needs without creating a chaotic aesthetic? Cathy Nyarkoh, a designer at Block, says parents should stick to their personal aesthetic while also making room for some fun and quirky kid-friendly elements. Here are a few of her tips for a family renovation. 1
Think Ahead How do you design a space for a family whose needs will change? One technique is to make things adjustable, rather than just miniaturize them to accommodate small kids. For example, Nyarkoh recommends high stools at a kitchen counter or stepping stools in a bathroom to help little ones participate without permanent alterations. Also avoid kid bedroom built-ins to give the space more flexibility for the future. She also likes to use neutral shades so that when a princess-loving 6-year-old becomes a teenager, she can redecorate accordingly without too much disruption. Block Renovation | blockrenovation.com
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