Living with Kids Ideas and Solutions for Family-friendly Interiors

About the Book

Living With Kids: Ideas and Solutions for Family-Friendly Interiors by Eugenia Santiesteban is a practical interior design guide for families who want a home that works for both adults and children without giving up style. First published in 2003, the book looks at how everyday family life—from play and schoolwork to meals, grooming, and storage—can be accommodated through thoughtful interior planning.

Rather than limiting children's spaces to nurseries or playrooms, Santiesteban considers the entire home. The book addresses the practical realities of living with children, including spills, rough play, toys, clothing, school supplies, and the changing needs of a growing family.

Family-Friendly Interior Design

The book explores ways to establish dedicated centres of activity for play, relaxation, grooming, and schoolwork while keeping rooms functional and visually appealing. It also offers ideas for organizing children's belongings, creating multi-purpose rooms, and selecting furniture, storage solutions, products, and accessories that can withstand everyday family use.

The approach is designed to accommodate different stages of family life, from preparing for a new baby to creating a home suitable for families with teenagers. The emphasis is on adaptable interiors that allow adults and children to share spaces comfortably while maintaining an organized and attractive home.

Who Is It For?

This book is suited to parents, homeowners, interior design enthusiasts, and readers interested in practical family-friendly home decoration. It can be especially useful for anyone planning or reorganizing rooms around the changing needs of children while maintaining a cohesive interior style.

Key Features

Family-friendly interiors; interior design; home decoration; children's spaces; family living; organizing children's belongings; multi-purpose rooms; storage solutions; practical home design; growing families; children's bedrooms and play areas; functional interiors

Product Details

Author: Eugenia Santiesteban; Publisher: Rockport Publishers / Quarry Books; Publication Year: 2003; ISBN-13: 9781564969668; ISBN-10: 1564969665; Format: Hardcover; Pages: 144; Language: English; Genre: Interior Design & Home Decoration; Subject: Family-Friendly Interiors, Home Organization and Children's Spaces.

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