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Let’s be honest: living with pets and kids means your home is basically a theme park of fur, crumbs, and mysterious sticky spots. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or sanity! With a few clever design tricks, you can create a space that’s as functional as it is fabulous, for every member of the family, furry or otherwise. 1. Choose “Oops-Proof” Fabrics Say goodbye to white silk and hello to performance fabrics! Think stain-resistant, easy-to-clean sofas and chairs. (But just because you’re giving up delicate fabrics doesn’t mean you have to give up light upholstery colors.) The sofa and chairs I designed for a client pictured here are both white performance fabric, so they will stay clean! 2. Storage, Storage, Storage Toys, treats, and tennis balls seem to multiply overnight. Invest in stylish baskets, built-ins, and storage ottomans to wrangle the chaos. Pro tip: Lower shelves and bins make it easy for little hands (and paws) to help with cleanup. 3. Durable Flooring Is a Must Hardwood is beautiful, but it can scratch. Consider luxury vinyl plank, tile, or even washable rugs that can handle zoomies, spills, and the occasional crayon masterpiece. 4. Safe Zones & Cozy Corners Create designated hangout spots for kids and pets. A reading nook with plush pillows, a window seat for your cat, or a dog bed tucked under a console table gives everyone a place to chill (and keeps them off your favorite armchair). 5. Go Vertical When floor space is at a premium, think up! Wall hooks for leashes and backpacks, floating shelves for fragile decor, and cat perches for your feline acrobat keep things organized and out of reach. 6. Decorate with a Sense of Humor Let’s face it, accidents will happen. Embrace it! Hang playful art, choose fun patterns that hide stains, and keep a sense of humor about the wild ride that is family life. Remember, a pet and kid-friendly home doesn’t have to look like a daycare center or a dog kennel. With a little creativity, you can have a space that’s stylish, functional, and ready for whatever (or whoever) comes barreling through the door next.