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Interior designer Regan Baker and her husband, Jace, weren’t the only ones calling the shots when they decided two years ago to fix up the detached 1960s house in San Francisco they had bought in 2016. Their twins, Amelia and Everett (now 11), also had a say—particularly when designing their own bedrooms, which they ended up personalizing with wallpaper (one horse themed; the other loosely inspired by Star Wars) and built-in desks. “They’re in training,” Baker says, laughing. The backyard was another big focus. The couple added bi-folding doors leading out to the patio, so that when friends come over they don’t have to choose between playing inside or out. Around the corner, the side of the house is lined with Astroturf for cartwheels, soccer, and—if Amelia gets her way—a…

As a prop stylist, Randi Brookman Harris is no stranger to the power of a well-placed object. In her 1,400-square-foot apartment in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood—which she shares with her husband, Jacob, and 9-year-old son, Marlowe—pens, Post-its, and everyday art supplies reside on a handsome wood pegboard; favorite books are arranged on acrylic ledges beside a bed; and in the kitchen, a display of white and cream dishes appears in gleaming succession on tiers of open shelving. One might assume that for someone so innately attuned to balance and composition, any suggestion of disarray would be out of the question, cropped from the frame as it would be in a perfectly styled photograph. But for Harris, a little contradiction is just a part of the bigger picture. In this household, Saarinen…

At the home of self-taught interior stylist and designer Stacey-Ann Blake, splashes of color and unexpected pops of pattern abound: A tomato red sofa sits by the fireplace; paint-splattered wallpaper enlivens her 2-year-old daughter Cheyenne’s nursery; and although Blake’s aesthetic is eccentric, each decision is deliberate. “I live with a space for a bit, envision how I want it to look and feel, and take my time finding quality pieces,” says the mom of three. “I’m Jamaican. My approach is influenced by my culture.” Known as @designaddictmom to her more than 50,000 Instagram followers, Blake (a schoolteacher by profession) sparked a passion for design while living in Italy. But it wasn’t until she was pregnant and on maternity leave with her firstborn, Zion, in 2008, that she discovered the world…

01 Meditate. Making an om or low humming sound that holds a note (aka vocal toning) soothes your nervous system, massages the internal organs, slows your brain waves, and has a calming effect on babies. You’ll feel the difference after a two-minute reset. 02 Practice phone fasting. Log off social media, turn off electronic devices in your home, and just focus on the present moment. Take a walk to see the sunset. Read a book. Head to the farmers’ market. 03 Join an online class—gardening, baking, painting—that you haven’t done before to break up routine-driven child care. Having something to look forward to is important. And it’s a great lesson for kids to see their parents try—and not necessarily be good at—a new activity on the first attempt. 04 Plan…

01 A Back to the Future marathon isn’t complete without making choose-your-own-toppings pizza bread. Pg. 20 02 Use your imagination to renovate your dream home: “You can do a lot with a square.” Pg. 30 03 Add a curtain in a bold pattern to the bottom bunk and—presto!—you have yourself a hideaway. Pg. 38 04 Simple things can hold powerful memories; keep items your kids (and your kids’ kids!) might want to know about later on. Pg. 58 05 Find the right catchall; control the clutter (even with 13 bins of Legos and counting). Pg. 68 06 When designing a playroom, Batman is an excellent inspiration. Pg. 80 07 Sharing a space with siblings makes it 100 percent more special, especially with everyone’s original artworks on display. Pg. 88 08…

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Infancy Infants spend more time in their homes than anywhere else. An environment that stimulates the senses, where they can explore and experiment, not only positively affects their learning skills but also influences their behavior. Some pieces that can be incorporated: a mirror for studying faces, a sturdy low bench they can pull up on, a bookshelf or magazine rack that allows for books to face out, a peekaboo corner, and bins for toys that little ones can reach themselves (but rotate to limit access and avoid overstimulation). Toddler During early childhood, every stimuli can be a discovery and learning moment. Their bedroom is typically no longer reserved strictly for sleeping. It becomes a place for reading, playing games, talking, FaceTiming with Grandma, listening to music, snuggling—you name it. Set…

01 If You Lived Here: Houses of the World by Giles Laroche A glimpse into the homes of people around the globe—from a Venetian palazzo to a traditional New Mexican pueblo—with stunning illustrations. 02 Islandborn by Junot Díaz Being Jamaican, I gravitated toward Islandborn and found it relatable—a story about the power of belonging and imagination. 03 Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña A bus trip through the city sparks questions from a curious boy to his grandma, who offers perspective on helping others and finding beauty in unexpected places. 04 My School in the Rain Forest by Margriet Ruurs Provides insight into what school looks like for children in different parts of the world—Afghanistan, the Sahara, Guatemala—through photo essays taken by the teachers. 05 Tree…

A Crayola palette, food-themed furniture, and a coopful of happy, clucking chickens—what more could a kid ask for in a childhood home? “It’s all a heap of fun,” says Kate Heppell of the seaside property she shares with her husband, Mal, and their three young sons, Zig (8), Fern (4), and Viv (3). The cofounder of popular Australian homewares brand Kip&Co has made her exuberant flair for bright colors and playful layers a family affair. When Kate and Mal first laid eyes on the house in 2006, they were living and working in Melbourne, making the hour-and-a-half drive south along the coast to the Bellarine Peninsula to take ocean dips and dolphin-watch on weekends. Feeling priced out of city real estate, the couple began to look for something more in…

“Boredom is good for creativity,” assures Kristen Bell. The actor; creator of the hilariously real Momsplaining digital series; cofounder of baby essentials brand Hello Bello with her husband, Dax Shepard; and mom to two “very strong-willed” daughters (Lincoln, 7, and Delta, 5) has spent most of 2020 like parents everywhere: taking a day at a time and getting creative with what is available at home. The upside? “There is learning in everything,” says Bell, who, unsurprisingly, is a pro at imaginative play. “I’m meticulous about prop work,” she jokes. Here, she shares seven ways her family encourages learning through hands-on experiences, fun crafts, and watching happy little clouds. 01 Stretch Your Mind and Body We have a rule in our home: Every day you have to do one thing for…

All products available at walmart.com/dominokids THE FITZGERALDS Portland, Oregon–based illustrator and calligrapher Joy Fitzgerald’s home functions like a blank canvas. A creative with a penchant for soft lines and neutral colors, she’s cultivated a space where she and her family—husband James and their kids, James, 5, and Lucie, almost 3—can work, play, and grow. A My home is often labeled as minimalistic, but I try to add pops of color that feel harmonious and are easy on the eyes. I love how this lamp features solid shapes instead of a busy pattern. Abstract Shapes Shade with Ceramic Cloud Base by Drew Barrymore Flower Kids. B As my kids grow and their tastes change, we can easily swap out their bedspreads without having to find a different frame. I’m drawn to…

01 Carve Out a Calm Corner To create a peaceful nook, add a gauzy sheet with a pillow and cozy blanket, a lava lamp or snow globe, books, and pictures of people whom your kid loves. 02 Light Up the Night For trips to the bathroom on their own at night, put down glow-in-the-dark tape that they can easily follow even while half-asleep. 03 Diversify the Perspective Hang things at their eye level, especially when they’re older and you’re picking them up a lot less. It’s empowering for kids to have their own point of view (in every sense). 04 Say It Proud An essential requirement of children’s spaces is to have items and messages that are inspiring and honor who they are and where they come from.…

Latham Thomas describes her home as iterative, a constantly evolving and transforming thing. Her business is similar: Mama Glow, a maternal health and education company that trains doulas and serves expectant and new families, was inspired by Thomas’s “incredible birth” of her son, Fulano, with a midwife. “After that, I knew I was going to be helping women have the best experience of their lives,” she says. Since launching in 2003, she has built the prominent practice—with a clientele that includes Alicia Keys, Ashley Graham, and Anne Hathaway—and authored two best-selling books, the most recent of which, Own Your Glow, is a guide to self-care as a pathway to empowerment. When it came to designing her space, Thomas created a bright, sun-soaked oasis. The four-story townhouse in Brooklyn’s South Williamsburg,…