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Well-lit, wide-open spaces with book shelves and blankets stored in baskets are among some family-friendly interior design ideas. (Getty Images)
BY TAMMY SCILEPPI
It’s a magical time fi lled with joys and new challenges.
While making happy memories in a new house that may become a growing family’s
home, many savvy homeowners are thinking ahead and creating kid-friendly spaces by
mixing grown-up design elements with playful additions — but keeping safety in mind.
“Think fi ve senses — sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste — when you want to create
a home that’s inviting and kid friendly,” says Deborah Serani, a Smithtown-based
psychologist, award-winning author, and senior professor at Adelphi University. “Using
colors, textures and mindful design can invite well-being in the home that will continue
for decades.”
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