7 Ways to make your home more kid-friendly

Here are seven ways to make your home more kid-friendly and fun without killing your décor.

Don’t worry, this article is definitely not about painting the walls pink or blue and putting stickers of Winnie the Pooh or Buzz Light Yearup, but more about being creative in your home in such a way that it adds a special and unique touch your kids (and you) will love!

Here are seven ways to make your home more kid-friendly and fun without killing your décor:

1. Get chalking

Purchase chalkboard paint and two or more packs of coloured chalk. Paint a small section or entire wall with two coats of the chalk paint (inside or outside). When dry, get chalking – this is possibly one of the top things to do in your home for which your kids will thank you!

2. Create a play station

This is the area / room where your children have the space (and permission) to play, explore and be creative. Here are a few items you could include in this area either on shelves or on a table and chairs:

• Child friendly scissors
• Glue and variety of sticky tapes (clear / colourful / washitape)
• Pencils and / or crayons
• Stapler and punch (depending on age)
• Recycled materials e.g. egg cartons, old cereal boxes, paper, etc.
• Books – reading and colouring books

3. Show off your children’s works of art

Place some of your children’s art work into frames and hang a whole bunch of them together on a wall. This adds a unique touch and is guaranteed to please the artist too. Having a wall full of your children’s artwork will bring personality to the house and will make friends and family smile when coming to visit.

4. Scatter some floor cushions

Cushions provide the perfect opportunity of adding a splash of colour to a room. Add some colourful floor cushions to your living area for little ones to sit on, lie on or give dad a swipe with! If not so keen on floor pillows, consider poufs which work just as well!

5. Get creative with storage

If you are concerned about toys lying around in your living areas, consider placing woven baskets or pretty buckets in strategic areas. Not only will these items be able to store goodies, they will add colour and texture to the room.

6. Light it up

There are very few kids who don’t like glow-in-the-dark items or fun forms of lighting. Invest in fairy lights, glow-in-the-dark stickers or those tube lights that can be wrapped around any door or corner or shaped into a word of your choice!

7. Setup tent

What child doesn’t love hiding away? A tent, in the corner of a room, can be set up pretty quickly with a decent sized sheet, pegs and chairs. Tepees are very popular and there are loads of instructions and ideas on how to make them on Pinterest. Fill it with cushions, some reading material and voila!

Original article can be found on Parent24