Back-to-school time is here, and Carpet One Floor & Home knows how busy that can be.  While shopping for new backpacks, pens, and pencils, consider some simple updates for your home.  Protect your home and your children this school year with these kid-proof and kid-friendly tips for your home.

Invest in Durable Floors

Between art projects, family dinners, and everything in between, this can be a messy time of year in the home.  To prevent glitter glue stains in the carpet and child-inflicted scratches on the hardwood, durable floors are essential regardless of what type of flooring you choose for your home.

If you’re looking for a soft surface, look for something known for being stain resistant.  The Bigelow® Stainmaster carpet has unique nylon fibers that make dirt easy to remove and doesn’t make you sacrifice style.  Carpets by Relax, it’s…Lee’s® is another smart choice, offering both stain resistance and style.

For hardwood, Invincible Hardwood is one of the most durable flooring choices.  It’s just as durable as its name suggests which is why it comes with a 50-year guarantee.  Not only is it extremely durable, but it is also designed to maintain its beauty for decades

Vinyl is another great option because of its durability and ability to be cleaned.  It even mimics the look of ceramic tile, natural stone, and hardwood.

Use Washable Wall Paint

Whether it’s their fingerprints or wall art, children tend to leave their mark everywhere – including on your walls.  Look for paint that includes acrylic resin.  Acrylic resin will allow you to remove stains and fingerprints without needing to repaint or retouch your walls.

Bring the Area Rug Outside

If fall is full of new friends and playdates for your children, avoid bumps, scrapes, and bruises by providing them with softer areas to play on outside.  An outdoor rug will prevent splinters on wood surfaces and burns on brick or stone surfaces all while dressing up your patio.

Make Cleaning Up Easy

If cleaning up is easy for your kids, cleaning up can be easy for you.  Instead of having your front yard cluttered with basketballs, skateboards, and bicycles, give them a way to organize their activities.  Set up small bins for their toys or even draw them a bicycle parking spot in the garage with some sidewalk chalk.

Design an Art Gallery

School days lead to plenty of children’s art and A+ papers for the home.  Display their masterpieces this summer with a home art gallery.  Do this by framing pieces of corkboard or by hanging up clothesline and clothespins to pin up their work.

Considering your children in your home design decisions will help you create a home that you and your kids will love.  For more tips and information on creating a beautiful home, visit Carpet One Floor & Home’s Beautiful Design Made Simple Blog.  Or visit your local store to discover a beautiful new floor you will love.

About Carpet One Floor & Home

Carpet One Floor & Home is North America’s leading floor covering retailer, with 1,000 independently owned and operated locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.  Carpet One Floor & Home stores are known for a broad selection of carpet, wood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, and area rugs, including exclusive brands like Bigelow and Lees. They offer a unique customer experience with the exclusive SelectAFloor merchandising system that simplifies the shopping experience and The Beautiful Guarantee^TM, which guarantees that the customer will be 100% happy with their floor. Carpet One Floor & Home is also the home of the exclusive Healthier Living Installation system.