Roomscapes from the book: Slob Proof! Real-Life Design Solutions
Capture guest's hearts, not their muddy feet right away. A colorful patterned throw rug is welcoming and can take a beating while still looking prefectly marvelous.
Debbie says, "Since constant nagging to "Wipe your feet!" is tiring for me as well as my husband I've learned to outsmart him...I added a large 3' x 5' polypropylene indoor/outdoor rug on the front porch; enough to be my first line of defense.
- Capture guest's hearts, not their muddy feet right away. A colorful patterned throw rug is welcoming and can take a beating while still looking prefectly marvelous.
Debbie says, "Since constant nagging to "Wipe your feet!" is tiring for me as well as my husband I've learned to outsmart him...I added a large 3' x 5' polypropylene indoor/outdoor rug on the front porch; enough to be my first line of defense.
- "No neutrals!" Debbie says. Beige carpet, she claims, is like having another child in the house.
Instead, choose friendly wood, resilient flooring, cork and area rugs. The child playing in this photo has a great surface for running his toy that any mother could love.
- Don't be afraid of color. Put the strongest shades and patterns just where you need them moston flooring, upholstery, windows or walls.
The camouflage you supply will make everyone more comfortable and, ultimately, more livable and loving.
- Slob Proof! Real-Life Solutions by Debbie Wiener, (Alpha, ISBN: 978-1-59257-769-9) Retail: $19.95 US
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