Babyspace Idea Book

Like children, Babyspace Idea Book doesnt stop at infancy. It moves on to toddlers rooms, with an emphasis on long-term design for parents living in todays overly busy world. The book also examines play spaces, honoring this important element in a childs development with cleverly designed rooms and hideaways that fully embrace the kids who create magic there. And then theres the rest of the house, where the focus is on making it a home for everyone, children and adults alike.

This book also tackles organizational challenges throughout the home, an important aspect of a pleasant and comfortable environment. Again, theres no single solution presented here, but rather a variety of ideas that anyone can incorporate into their existing floor plan.

Introduction

Nurseries
Starting with the Basics
Designing with Color
Choosing Dcor
Creating Storage

Bedrooms for Toddlers
Themed Rooms

Multi-Use Bedrooms
Shared Rooms
Furnishings

Places to Play
Playrooms
Activity Zones
Storage and Organization

Around the House
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Family Spaces
Mudrooms

The moment you cross the threshold of your home with a new baby, life as you know it is forever transformed: Your emotional world expands, you realize what youre capable of with little sleep, and you find out just how much you have to learn. If its your first child, this humbling experience is even more profound.

Your home and lifestyle go through a similar transition, as youre forced to examine your surroundings through a childs eyes, learning to baby proof as you go and swapping out an adults-only lifestyle for one that accommodates the little one in your life. And then theres the space factor, as mountains of baby gear suddenly show up in your cozy home once meant for two.

Thats where Babyspace Idea Book comes in. Its filled with ideas to help make the transition a more comfortable one. Theres no one size fits all approach here, but rather an understanding of the myriad challenges that new parents face, from creating a nursery to sharing their bedroom with an infant.

Like children, Babyspace Idea Book doesnt stop at infancy. It moves on to toddlers rooms, with an emphasis on long-term design for parents living in todays overly busy world. The book also examines play spaces, honoring this important element in a childs development with cleverly designed rooms and hideaways that fully embrace the kids who create magic there. And then theres the rest of the house, where the focus is on making it a home for everyone, children and adults alike.

This book also tackles organizational challenges throughout the home, an important aspect of a pleasant and comfortable environment. Again, theres no single solution presented here, but rather a variety of ideas that anyone can incorporate into their existing floor plan.

Use Babyspace Idea Book to help you navigate your new lifestyle, inspire creative thought, develop long-term design strategies, and problem-solve. More importantly, use it as a foundation for your own unique style and a guide for bringing personal contributions to your home.

Welcome to a new world!