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"As a mom, I understand the desire for interiors that look nice but also are kid- and dog-proof. Things happen and furniture will wear over time, so I tend to mix durable upholstered items with some kid-friendly pieces: poufs, floor pillows, inexpensive accent tables…and strong surfaces such as stone.”
—Laura Fox, Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC |
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“Invest in high-quality, comfortable upholstered furniture and original art. Items from O’Henry House or A. Rudin will last a lifetime—and I have yet to meet a client who has ever lost a piece of art to a rambunctious toddler.”
—Josh Hildreth, Josh Hildreth InteriorsDesign Services: Interiors and Architecture | PHOTO: Josh Hildreth Interiors |
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“I rely on hard-working performance fabrics. Not only do they look beautiful, but they clean up with water against red wine, ink and anything else. It’s like insurance for your furniture.”
—Laura Hildebrandt, Interiors by LH
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“Convertibility is key in rec rooms. Opt for cocktail ottomans that double as tables or seating; I like tables that can expand to seat more for meals and be made smaller for games or puzzles. Consider flow, as rec rooms need circulation for activities. Also, closed storage will make a rec room feel cohesive rather than like a mixed-use environment.”
—Annie Kersey, Purple Cherry Architects
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“The best trick for family-friendly spaces is durable fabric. We use outdoor fabrics and put faux leather on chair seats with a sophisticated pattern or texture on the outside where there’s less wear-and-tear. In all family-oriented spaces, we focus the impact on unreachable spots like walls and ceilings where wall treatments, art and lighting can take center stage.”
—Melanie Whittington, Whittington Design Studio |
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Bonnie Ammon, Bonnie Ammon Interiors |
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Joyce Pearl, Interior Concepts, Inc.
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Sarita Simpson and Jason Claire, Interior Matter |
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Jamie Merida, Jamie Merida Interiors
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Barbara Hawthorn, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors
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