This is the time of year when good design—and the Remodelista editors—make room for kids of all ages. Julie warns, "You may be inspired to install a trapeze bar in your living room." (She's kidding, right?)
Above: The ultimate in winter luxuries? Going sockless on a heated floor. In Remodeling 101: 5 Things to Know About Radiant Heating, Christine weighs the pros and cons, and makes us want to rip out our floors in the name of toasty toes.
Above: "Better the kids climbing the walls than you," says Justine. See how this no-fuss minimalist takes on toys in her Living in Style with Kids: 7 Get-Real Solutions.
Above: For the outdoorsy kid on your list: a slingshot, made of buckthorn branches. It's one of several classic toys in Izabella's Gift Guide junior will love.
Above: If there's a bathroom hog in your household, the solution, says Julie, is a bathroom with a double sink. In this week's Bath post, she scours the Internet for cheery and utilitarian inspiration.
Above: Even with kids in tow, trips take a stylish turn when Meredith discovers Kid & Coe, a collection of home-away-from-homes curated by hipster parents (dad is a former deejay, and mom used to manage his career). In Design Travel, see their worldwide stays from a Herman Miller-furnished two bedroom in Amsterdam to a 1930s home in New York's Hudson Valley, equipped with a tire swing and swimming hole nearby.
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