Shopping for a dream home for you and your growing family? A top consideration should be your kids’ safety, comfort, and protection. A home with child-friendly features ensures the perfect environment for the young ‘uns.

Here are seven basic features for a child-friendly home.

LARGER SIZE AND LAYOUT

Raising a family needs a larger floor plan to accommodate separate rooms for the kids, storage for children’s toys, and an indoor play area where kids can be loud without distracting other members of the family. You also need to look at the placement of rooms. If you have babies or toddlers, you may want their bedroom to be on the same floor or closer to the master bedroom for easier supervision. 

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Safety and security are top priorities of home buyers with children. That said, surrounding the house with a fence keeps your kids in and strangers out. For homes with water features like swimming pools or small ponds, safety fencing is necessary to make sure that they don’t accidentally fall in.

Inside the home, many parents of small children are concerned about stairs. A wise solution is baby gates, both at the top and bottom provide safety for the little ones.

BIG YARD OR OUTDOOR PLAY AREA

The outdoors is where children can run play, and get a healthy dose of Vitamin D. If you want them to enjoy the outdoors without having to leave your property then a spacious yard will allow them to indulge in all types of play. A large enclosed yard also allows them to interact with nature and explore minus the danger of encountering vehicles while hard at play.

PLENTY OF STORAGE

Kids will be kids, and they are bound to have toys and other stuff strewn around the house. This type of clutter can be a hazard, especially if found on walkways and other areas with high foot traffic. These need immediate tidying-up and for that, you will need closed storage – many of them. A good mix of built-in storage, drawers, and closets will allow you to accommodate stuff from plushies to those pesky Lego bricks that have caused many a sole bruising.

KIDS’ COUNTERS

To give your children their own space but still within proximity to you, a kid’s counter will make a smart addition. This particular counter is the perfect spot for children to unleash their creative energy. Parents can leave the little ones to paint and build, play board games, or do science experiments in this work and play station.

WOOD, BAMBOO, OAK, OR VINYL FLOORING

Choose kid-friendly flooring options that are safe and hygienic. Hardwood flooring is non-toxic and easy to clean and maintain. Bamboo is a sustainable option – stain and scratch-resistant with natural antimicrobial properties. Oak gives a classic flair while being sturdy and resistant while vinyl is water and spill-resistant, making it a popular choice in homes with toddlers.

OPEN FLOOR PLAN

An open floor plan embraces the lifestyle of a family with children who still need looking after. This type merges shared living spaces like the kitchen, dining, and family rooms so that there won’t be any walls separating each family member’s view. While you are busy with chores in the kitchen, you could easily watch the kids in the living room from your vantage point.

If you’re wondering how to buy a house for your son or daughter in Summerlin, let me – seasoned Realtor Tammy Eden – assist you in finding the perfect home for your kids. Just give me a call at 702.513.1300 or leave me a message here.