The Family Home: Living With Kid-Size Furniture
Carve out space for pint-size seating, play tables and more without sacrificing adult style
This past weekend, my husband and I made a quick trip to Ikea on the hunt for two things: an inexpensive sofa for our family room and a child-size table. I've been busy collecting the cutest vintage child-size chairs you've ever seen and needed a modern little table to complete the set.
I'm happy to report we left Ikea that day with exactly what we were searching for. Since then, our two youngest children have been happily playing school, coloring and coming up with every other excuse to use their new table and chairs. Who knew providing kid-size furniture would be so life changing?
Here, I've collected some gorgeous images of ways to incorporate kid-friendly furniture into every space of your home.
I'm happy to report we left Ikea that day with exactly what we were searching for. Since then, our two youngest children have been happily playing school, coloring and coming up with every other excuse to use their new table and chairs. Who knew providing kid-size furniture would be so life changing?
Here, I've collected some gorgeous images of ways to incorporate kid-friendly furniture into every space of your home.
Sure, such well-designed kid furniture would be easy to fit in any room, but it looks especially quaint near this large, lovely window.
Including a play table in your child's bedroom makes perfect sense if you have the space. If not, consider adding a colorful rug to a corner of your living area to make your child feel more comfortable.
Older children need a place of their own too. This larger table (with colorful markers as a centerpiece) fits right in with the room's decor and makes the perfect space for homework and drawing.
If you have a spare room, start collecting smaller furniture to create a play area that's all for the kids.
Most children go through a stage during which they love trains. When they outgrow that stage, this table can be used as an art table that still fits into any of the grownups' rooms.
Placing a small table and chairs in an open, multi-use spot in your home will help you keep an eye on what the little ones are up to.
If you have a little table but are worried about room for chairs, consider buying a couple of cushioned stools. The stools can easily be tucked under the table or moved from room to room for perfect kid-friendly seating.
A colorful mini drop leaf table fits nicely in this grownup room and can be recreated with a keen eye on Craigslist and a quart of paint.