family-friendly

Kitchens

A White & Wood Kitchen With Tailored Farmhouse Style

With three preteen boys, a large extended family and a love of cooking and entertaining, homeowner Renata Roti knew she needed a hardworking kitchen. “She wanted to feel like she was part of the party, so the kitchen had to have views to the adjoining great room and have plenty of…

Decorating & Design

Bright Whites & Blond Wood Give This Family Kitchen A Seaside Vibe

For the couple who live in this Vancouver home with their one-year-old son, having an open-concept kitchen with plenty of seating and kid-friendly finishes were the main motivators to finally take the plunge. “At the top of their list was a large island with seating and a designated bar area,”…

Decorating & Design

This Sleek Home Defines Family-Friendly Style

Join our latest design adventure! See how Toronto designer Grace Castaneda combines sophisticated elements with practical decorating for a busy family home.

Decorating & Design

A Surprisingly Warm & Inviting 100-Year-Old Home

Peek inside a stunning family home.

Kids' Rooms

How To Design A Kids’ Room That Will Grow With Them

Senior design editor Joel Bray shares decorating tips for kids’ rooms. While putting together my “Ask a Designer” page for an upcoming issue of H&H, I came across a great project by Frances Merrill of Los Angeles-based studio Reath Design, which she designed in collaboration with online retailer…