Rachel used the same

mother-of-pearl ceiling

fixture and dark wood

accents in both the

living room and dining

room.

Spill-proof Style

Rachel Reider assures sceptical clients that they can actually have

good design and kids under the same roof. Here’s her approach:

DOUBLE DUTY

Burnt-orange leather drums kept in the living

room,

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function as side tables but

have removable tops for toy storage and last-

minute tidying when needed.

FABRIC SOFTENERS

In a major step towards boo-boo-proofing, Rachel

opted for an upholstered ottoman instead of a

hard-edged coffee table. The ottoman’s deep

purple colour (also on the dining banquette) hides

stains well and adds lush sophistication.

DURABLE GOODS

Materials such as faux leather and suedes (micro and

ultra) are a parent’s best friend. They’re easy to wipe

down, and they convey the richness of more

delicate—and expensive—fabrics.

PIECEWORK

Rachel is a big fan of modular carpet tiles. She used

them in the master bedroom and the nursery.

When— not if—the glue bottle turns over or the

Play-Doh gets ground into the pile, only the affected

tiles need to be replaced.

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