Hello World! Welcome Friends! Nothing seems effortless when you’re a parent, but balancing parenthood and classy home decor is surprisingly simple. As long as you consider how your child fits into your vision, you have plenty of options for elevating your space.
1. Balance Form and Function
It may be challenging to envision a classy living space with many messy children running around, but it can be done. You’re supposed to live in your home, so you should find common ground between appearance and utility. For example, hanging curtains so they’re taller and wider than the window can make your ceilings look higher and the room seem larger. Minor changes can elevate how elegant your space feels.
Balancing form and function doesn’t mean you must stay away from tasteful decor. For example, you would only have to dust a crystal light fixture every two months to keep it bright. It depends on what you get, but many nicer things don’t require more care than the regular versions. Go ahead and get a chandelier dripping in crystals if you’d like — the upkeep is easier than you think. Plus, your child can’t reach it to mess with it.
2. Choose Sleek, Sturdy Furniture
You can find luxury in durability. Although purely decorative pieces might seem ideal, fragile things don’t usually fare well around kids. Appearance matters a lot, but be mindful of how stuff holds up over time. For example, a patio rocking chair set with black woven rattan and soft beige cushions looks sleek but is sturdy, thanks to a steel frame and washable covers.
Maintaining an elegant space as a parent requires chairs and tables that will still look great after plenty of use and spills. You might be able to get away with more delicate things if your kids are older, but playing it safe is always a good bet. For instance, you could get stain-resistant fabric. Once you know what materials you’re looking for, finding furniture is as easy as looking for something you like.
3. Brighten Your Space
Bright homes can feel more open and classy. Luckily, there are better alternatives than painting the entire place white. Start by opening your windows. Inviting the sun into your home and accentuating the rays with neutral-colored curtains can make a room feel more sophisticated. Plus, natural light improves your mood and emotional well-being. Brightening your space is also practical — you can avoid stepping on all those toys your child leaves out.
4. Use Hidden Storage
Hidden storage is one of the best ways to maximize your space and keep your belongings in good shape. It’s also great for organization. Your statement pieces and central decor will draw guests’ eyes rather than the mess of magazines on the coffee table.
It can also help to keep your kid’s stuff out of sight. Fancy aesthetic toys can cost a pretty penny — and aren’t great for their growing minds. They need bright colors and strong contrasts to stimulate their senses and boost cognitive development. While investing in beige wooden blocks might be tempting, you’re better off keeping things out of sight.
Consider getting a coffee table with space in the center or a couch with built-in compartments. While you could opt for regular storage like bookshelves or drawers, they can add to the clutter. Tucking things away gives you a more breathable space and more flexibility with decoration.
5. Kid-Proof Decoration
Balancing parenthood and classy home decor means ensuring everything is entirely kid-proof. Putting things out of reach is a great way to keep decorations from breaking or fingerprints from appearing. For example, you could put up wall art or hang mirrors. A large painting or a gallery wall can elevate your space. Hanging multiple pieces high up can also give the illusion of a larger room.
6. Incorporate Classy Colors
You can make your home look timeless without fancy furniture. Neutrals are always a sure bet if you want a high-class color palette. However, you can incorporate color into your home if you want something more lively.
Muted pastels offer the mood-boosting power of a rainbow while staying mild enough to mesh with other decor pieces. For example, shades of lilac can be calming and blend well with beiges and grays. Blush pink, silky yellow and eggshell blue are some similar great choices.
Parents looking to commit to color can choose deeper ones, which can be just as elegant as neutrals and pastels. For example, deep teal, forest green and dark peach are much classier than the original shades. You can repaint your walls or look for decor pieces in the same palette.
7. Make Rooms Multipurpose
The key to having an elegant house as a parent is to make things multipurpose. Capitalizing on the space you have can make parenting more organized. Plus, maximizing the functionality of one part of your home opens others up. Guests will walk in and wonder how you keep everything clean and tidy.
For example, you could turn your laundry room into a small workstation. Have your child do homework there or use it as a craft area. You can give most places a second purpose, whether you have an office, spare bedroom or some extra space in your living area. Even if you don’t have an entire room to use, you can try doing it on a smaller scale. Minor changes can give you more freedom with your space.
Parents Can Have High-Class Homes
Balancing nice decor with a child may not seem possible, but it is. Sturdy furniture can look sophisticated and hidden storage can keep all those unsightly toys tucked away. You only need to make minor changes for a more elegant home.
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Toodles,
I love hidden storage! Someday, I would like for my husband to make a clever cabinet where no one would be the wiser of it’s contents… bucket list.
Some great tips here! Home decor doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing, does it? I like the idea of combining attention to a child’s needs with a parent’s desire to have a serene space.
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