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Kid and Pet Friendly Furniture

By creatingyourspace | Published: January 23, 2012
A full house of kids and various pets can be tough on floors and furniture. Dirty feet and paws, spills and messes can all wreck havoc on flooring and upholstery.  Choosing the right products from the start can be a smart investment.  Looking for materials that are stain resistant and durable can save you the [...]
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Putting the Family in Family Room

By creatingyourspace | Published: January 16, 2012
We have some ideas to inspire you to spend more time as a family unit.  One of the best ways to create family time is to create a family room that is warm and inviting for the entire family.  Furniture and flooring can go a long way to making the family room a place the [...]
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Your Pool or your Floors?

By creatingyourspace | Published: June 2, 2011
Backyard pools provide great summer fun but having people run in and out of the house in various stages of wetness can wreak havoc on your floors, particularly if they’re not moisture resistant. The best solution is to plan for your pool with a bathroom right off the patio. People can go in, shower and [...]
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Comfortable Area Rug

By creatingyourspace | Published: May 12, 2011
Do you feel like your family room furniture was a waste of money because your children and their friends spend all the time on the floor? Well, here are a few suggestions to make that floor even more inviting. Think about selecting an area rug with floor-sitting in mind. This means that you will be [...]
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Decorate a Child’s Room for You and Your Child

By creatingyourspace | Published: April 3, 2011
When decorating a child’s room, it’s sometimes hard to strike a balance between whimsy and practicality. It may be tempting to go wild with fun elements such as a bed that looks like a fire engine or bright red carpeting, but if you make those choices you are locking your child into options that may [...]
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The Right Nursery Flooring

By creatingyourspace | Published: February 2, 2011
Question: Would you recommend a wood floor in a nursery or should we put in softer carpeting? The rest of the home will have wood floors, and I would rather keep all the flooring consistent. Answer: Don’t compromise your design vision by installing carpeting in only one bedroom. Wood floors work very well in a [...]
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Inside Play Space

By creatingyourspace | Published: January 29, 2011
With the winter holding sway outside, children can get restless. What do you do when the weather is too bad to let them out to run off that extra energy? Think about setting up a special haven for your children to entertain them over the next few months. If they have a designated playroom, great! [...]
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