Interior Design for Growing Families: How to Find Balance
Interior design for Growing families: How to find balance
It might seem like your child is never going to stop smearing finger paint all over the walls or throwing their mashed potatoes on the ground. When designing a home for your growing family it’s tempting to make decisions based on what you need right now. But in a year the fingerpaint and floor-potatoes phase will be over, so it shouldn't be an all-consuming factor in the design.
It’s important to think outside the box and keep in mind that the phase your child/children/family is in right now is going to pass (in the end it always seems like the blink of an eye, doesn’t it?).
It’s also important to remember that for families, design has the power to define your lifestyle. The environment around us has a way of directing our attention and our activity. Design can support your growing family by supporting routines, helping the family connect, and giving you all a space to grow. When designing your home you want to think about the big picture as well as the details.
When designing for growing families we love to take the chance to have detailed conversations about how your family works and how your kids interact with the space. Our goal is to find a balance between creating a beautiful space that inspires you and creating a space that works for your whole family now and into the future.
For example, are your kids the kind of kids who love to hang on banisters and stairwells? If so, we’ll make sure to use strong materials for these areas. If your kids are messy eaters, we may wait to put a rug in the dining area. We look for ways to set up the home for the long-term growth of your family, while also adapting the space to support your current needs.
Luckily, here at Uma Stewart Lifestyle & Design, we have firsthand experience with family life! Uma has teenage kids, many nieces, and nephews of all ages, and is familiar with the many stages of development that kids go through. Uma loves talking with kids and including them in the process.
At Uma Stewart, we believe you can have a space where luxury meets kid-friendly. We’re experts at balancing dichotomies and making a space feel truly personal.
Do you want to bring a global style to life in your home in a way that works for the whole family? Schedule a consultation with our design team. We can’t wait to hear your vision.