| Your bedroom is your oasis, but lets face it, if | | | | can always count on slipcovers if you need to. |
| you have small children they are bound to spend | | | | Many decorators have used white or cream |
| time in you room. If you want to have a luxurious | | | | slipcovers to good effect, although you may |
| bedroom but still be kid friendly, you can make | | | | consider a stripe or other pattern to disguise |
| use of some of the new materials and products | | | | everyday wear. And because you can clean them |
| to achieve both. | | | | thoroughly by removing them you do not have to |
| If you thought that having a family meant putting | | | | be too concerned about occasional messes. |
| your decorating skills and ideas on the back | | | | Slipcovers also work well on fancy dining room |
| burner then you just haven't been opening your | | | | chairs and can be removed for adult-only dinner |
| eyes to the stylish ideas designers use to liven up | | | | parties. |
| their own homes and their client's homes, even | | | | Your bedding can be easily washable if you |
| with children (and pets) around! | | | | purchase the right materials. A print pattern in |
| Kid Proof Materials | | | | cotton or other washable fabric will work well to |
| Yes, choosing the right material can make all the | | | | hide stains. On the other hand, try to stay away |
| difference when furnishing a home for a family. | | | | from delicate materials like silks or velvets which |
| Have you always loved leather? Well it's not only | | | | stain easily and are difficult to clean. |
| great for minor spills that are quickly wiped off, it | | | | Kid Proof Furniture |
| also wears well, even gaining a beautiful patina | | | | If you have small children you may also consider |
| with time and use. Leather does not collect pet | | | | choosing soft furnishings, like ottomans, to replace |
| hair as a cloth couch or chair would, and crumbs | | | | hazards such as hard edged tables. You can even |
| and dirt will wipe off easily. Leather furniture | | | | buy upholstered bed frames that are soft on the |
| works great to create a sitting area in a | | | | corners. |
| masculine, contemporary or exotic look bedroom. | | | | Area rugs can be great for keeping light colored |
| If your bedroom is more light and airy you may | | | | carpets in good shape, but be certain they rest |
| prefer fabric upholstery in your sitting area. Think | | | | flat so children are not prone to trip over them. |
| of luxurious Ultrasuede. Sophisticated enough for | | | | Selecting heavy rugs or using a special padding |
| even the most formal rooms, it's looks belie the | | | | underneath to reduce movement would be |
| easy care of the material. You won't deal with | | | | especially recommended when using rugs on hard, |
| fading or staining the way you are accustomed to | | | | slippery surfaces. |
| with cotton, and many stains will come off quite | | | | When choosing wood furnishings, light or dark, be |
| easily with a damp cloth. | | | | sure it has a protective clear coat so that marks |
| Do you have real ruffians running around? You | | | | and spills do not ruin the finish. |