As a proud parent, you are blessed with sticky fingerprints on the wall, noisy mornings and basically never being able to find just a couple of minutes to yourself.
Instead of attempting to fight against this, the time has come to embrace your hectic, fun-filled and generally overtly busy life and to learn how to enjoy every single minute.
With that being said, continue reading to discover some simple yet effective tips to create a family-friendly living room.
Focus on Playful Decor
Unless you are looking for a way to create a living room that by day is the perfect place for your children to play with their toys and by night is a romantic and intimate space with low lighting and a quiet ambience, your new family-friendly living room is the ideal place to be more experimental and creative with the decor.
Without going overboard, choose brighter and more focused colours for the walls, as well as for the sofa, chairs and throws, instead of sticking to a neutral palette. This way, the room will feel as if everyone is welcome rather than promoting a stand-offish atmosphere through its ’adult’ design.
Statement Sofas and Chairs
A beautifully crafted statement sofa from ligne roset Chelsea will act as the perfect focal point for your new living room, and when your children and animals are busy playing and making new memories, use colourful and child-friendly throws and blankets to cover the seats and back.
This way, when your children have gone to bed, and you have some well-deserved alone time to catch up on that television series you have been attempting to finish for weeks, you can remove the throws and relax on your comfortable and fashion-forward sofa.
Hidden (Yet Ample) Storage
Storage options are a key detail in any room within your home, and when focused on designing a room that everybody wants to spend time in, storage becomes a top priority.
It makes sense then to look into storage options that are spacious and functional yet remain hidden from view when the contents are not in use, and if you have the available budget, built-in cabinets in the wall would be the best way of achieving this.
Alternatively, if you are looking for more budget-friendly storage options, repurposing an older set of bedroom drawers by upcycling the outside aesthetic and stacking one on top of the other could act as a unique way of storing your children’s toys and games.
In addition, floating shelves accessible only to you and the other adults in the house can house more expensive items of technology and other things you do not want your children or your pets to get hold of.
An Oversized Floor Rug
Finally, whether your living room floor is laminate, consists of wooden panels or is carpeted throughout, you need a way of protecting the floor, and nothing could be better than a stylish, bright and intricately detailed oversized floor rug.
Before you head out to your local carpet shop, make sure you measure (and then double check) the measurements of the floor, and allow for space for doors to comfortably open, to know the maximum length and width of rug that will fit.
Transforming your living room into a family-friendly haven doesn’t have to be a daunting task. By embracing playful decor, opting for statement furniture that doubles as cosy spots for family time, incorporating clever storage solutions, and protecting your floors with an oversized rug, you can create a space that meets the needs of every family member.
Remember, the goal is to design a living room where memories are made, laughter is heard, and relaxation is a given. So, take these tips, tailor them to your family’s unique flair, and watch as your living room becomes the heart of your home, bustling with life and brimming with joy.
