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Creating a Kid and Pet Friendly Home, Part 2
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
- my top tips for creating a family friendly home
- how to create spaces that you kids want to romp in
- advice for a home with pets
- storage options to hide the “crazy”
- ways to code-switch between styled moments and playtime
Episode
0:00 Introduction
1:12 What I’m loving this week
2:18 Kid and pet friendly homes
2:50 Pet advice
5:28 Furniture with rounded corners
6:39 Incorporate plenty of upholstery
8:19 Storage options for families
11:28 A case for incorporating baskets
13:30 Rugs
14:51 Eliminate the extra “stuff”
16:30 Utilize trays
17:41 Choose topple-resistant furniture
18:52 A piece of advice on countertops
19:44 Infuse your kids’ personalities
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