Babyspace Idea Book
Navigate a New Lifestyle That Includes a Baby, Inspire Creative Thought, Develop Long-Term Design Strategies and Problem-Solve

Introduction:

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 you're 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 you're forced to examine your surroundings through a child's 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 there's the space factor, as mountains of baby gear suddenly show up in your cozy home once meant for two.

That's where Babyspace Idea Book comes in. Its filled with ideas to help make the transition a more comfortable one. There's 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 doesn't stop at infancy. It moves on to toddlers rooms, with an emphasis on long-term design for parents living in today's overly busy world. The book also examines play spaces, honoring this important element in a child's development with cleverly designed rooms and hideaways that fully embrace the kids who create magic there. And then there's 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, there's 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.

Table of Contents:

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

 

 

Soft-cover, 9-3/16 x 10-7/8 in., 128 pages, with color photos and drawings
Published 2005

ISBN: 978-1-56158-799-5