Shared Spaces: Designing a Home That Grows Gracefully With Children
STYLE & HOMEBEAUTY, WELLBEING & PARENTHOOD
As parents, we often feel the pull between adult design sensibility and the bright, often chaotic world of children’s things. But what if your home didn’t have to be divided into “adult” and “child” zones? What if toys, books, and family rituals could blend beautifully into shared living spaces?
At Olledi, we believe family homes should be both functional and elegant—warm with life, yet calm in spirit. Here's how more families are choosing interiors that grow gracefully with their children, without sacrificing style or comfort.
The Living Room That Lives With You
Gone are the days of plastic toy takeovers. Parents are now selecting open-ended wooden toys, neutral-toned play mats, and modular storage that complements the living room aesthetic.
A beautiful jute basket filled with wooden blocks or Maileg mice can sit beside a mid-century coffee table and feel completely at home. Brands like Olli Ella and Liewood offer baby and toddler gear that blends seamlessly into grown-up spaces.
Kitchen Corners for Little Hands
Instead of keeping little ones out of the kitchen, many families are embracing Montessori-style kitchen helpers—like wooden step stools or compact play kitchens in matching finishes to your cabinetry.
Scandi-style brands like Flexa and UK-based Scandibørn offer neutral-toned play kitchens, cooking sets, and miniature furniture that turns your kitchen into a truly shared space—without sacrificing your design preferences.
Bedrooms That Age Gracefully
Start with a foundation that grows: a convertible cot, an adjustable shelving system, and art that can evolve. Instead of cartoon prints, opt for calming nature scenes, botanical illustrations, or even handmade textile banners.
Brands like Nobodinoz and Konges Sløjd offer baby bedding and accessories in muted, timeless colours that suit both infants and older children.
Aesthetic Storage: Stylish and Practical
One of the biggest shifts in family interiors is embracing storage solutions that are beautiful enough to live in any room. Think cotton rope baskets, rattan trunks, or linen under-bed boxes.
Look to The Basket Room for handwoven ethical storage, or Luna Home for minimalist nursery furniture that doesn’t scream “nursery.”
Home As a Place to Be Together
More than anything, creating a home with children is about inviting them into the heart of the house, rather than hiding them in a corner of it. A shared reading nook with layered floor cushions, a low coffee table used for puzzles, or even a gallery wall with your child’s framed art beside your own—these are the choices that create harmony between family life and aesthetic living.