Designing a Playful and Practical Nursery: Tips for New Parents

You and your new baby are going to spend a lot of time in your nursery, so it’s important for everyone that you get it right. Luckily, it’s not that difficult to design a comforting, calming nursery if you follow a few basic design principles and adhere to some expert recommendations.

There are also other benefits to adding a nursery to your home. A beautiful, adaptable nursery adds a lot of appeal to a home and can make it easier to sell in the future. If your home has other factors that appeal to families, such as a location in a great school district, your home may be desirable enough for you to sell without an agent, enabling you to pocket the money you would’ve spent on commission.

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Creative Toy Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Living Room

One of the most common reasons people move is to accommodate a growing family. Families move not just to accommodate more family members but also all the stuff that comes with them — more furniture, more clothes, and lots and lots of toys.

But before you move across the country for a house with bigger closets, it’s worth considering some innovative storage solutions in your current home. With a bit of creative thinking, you can easily and discreetly triple or quadruple your living room’s storage capacity. Guests who come over to watch the big game won’t even suspect that the sectional sofa they’re sitting on, the coffee table they set their drink on, and the ottoman under their feet double as secret toy storage.

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How to Transition a Nursery to a Toddler’s Room

How to Transition a Nursery to a Toddler’s Room

Your baby is growing up, and it may be time to update their bedroom. As your child becomes more mobile and playful, their bedroom will be used for different purposes. Instead of being a place primarily for sleep and late-night feedings, it will also become a place for play and education.

Only you can decide the best time to make this transformation, but many parents begin updating their nursery after their child turns 18 months.

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15 Common-Sense Tips For Designing a Shared Kids Room

15 Common-Sense Tips For Designing a Shared Kids Room
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A shared kids’ room is a necessity for many families. 

Perhaps the arrival of a new baby means you’re going to have more people than rooms available.

Maybe you’re considering working from home and want to convert a bedroom into an office. 

Or maybe you want the kids to share a room so they can learn to share and to bond with one another.

Whatever the reason, here are some tips for designing a shared kids’ room everyone will love!

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