1. Space layout
2. Fabrics Choices
The most durable fabrics are ultrasuede, twill, denim, velvet, wool, flat weave fabrics, and other natural fabrics woven with a little synthetic fiber. To learn more about choosing a couch or other upholstered piece of furniture, click here. Also, consider using throw pillows with removable covers for easy cleaning and if window treatments get handled often (or if there are allergies in the family), machine washable is the most practical.
3. Shapes of furniture
4. Rugs
5. Lamps and other decor
6. Special items
7. Toy storage
Baskets and bins placed under the coffee table or on the bottom shelves of your bookcase will keep toys out of sight when it is “grown up” time but in a reachable area for small children. If you have a family room and a living room consider limiting most toys to the living room.

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You are so gifted at writing! Your voice really carries the conversation of your blog and you have obviously done a lot of research to add some great tips! Keep them coming
Thank you for the kind words!
Love the storage ideas in baskets and fabric bins on shelves
Great post. I hadn’t thought of a basket in each room. That would make life so much simpler.
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Great post. I hadn’t thought of a basket in each room. That would make life so much simpler.
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Thanks, it does make it easier to control clutter!
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