4 Unconventional But Safe Ways of Decorating Your Home

Accidents are more likely to happen in your own home than anywhere else, and 6,000 deaths occur each year from household injuries. One of the biggest causes of these dangerous accidents is the furniture and other items you use to decorate your home. While most accident can be prevented with being careful and setting good rules, designing your home with an eye for safety can help prevent things. If you want to express your unique style without putting your family at risk, try these four unconventional ways to safely decorate your home.

Round Furniture Designs

While King Arthur gathered his knights at a round table, square and rectangular shapes are more popular today. However, those sharp corners are a common source of eye and face injuries in small children. You can add unsightly child-friendly bumpers to your furniture or trade your dining, coffee and end tables for round ones. Consider a dining table with chrome accents and vinyl chairs for a retro look or try a round bamboo coffee table for a touch of Zen.

Plush Floor Coverings

Hardwood floors are a beautiful and allergy-friendly flooring option, but they can also inflict bumps and bruises. Create both a soft place to fall and an unconventional style statement with thick, plush rugs. Give engineered oak flooring a sophisticated touch with a velvet pile area rug or top reclaimed wood floors with a handwoven white shag rug for a shabby chic aesthetic. Make sure your rugs are secured to the floor with double-sided carpet tape to prevent slips and falls.

Pillow Seating

How many times have you had to tell your kids not to lean back in their dining chairs? This common habit can lead to serious head injuries when the chair inevitably tips over backward. Say goodbye to the risk and the nagging by swapping your dinette set for a low coffee table and comfy floor cushions. Floor seating is also an economical furniture solution for homeowners on a budget.

Chalkboard Paint

Framed artwork is beautiful, but those glass frames can cause injuries when they fall and break. Whatever frames you do you, you should secure them and prevent pets or children from getting close to them. However you can also get creative by painting your walls with chalkboard paint and drawing your own works of art. Chalkboard walls can entertain kids for hours, which makes them a great choice for playrooms. They can also be a great way to supplement a board game or playing with toys. Do you want a convenient way to display your favorite photos? Consider using magnetic chalkboard paint.

Although smart decorating solutions can help prevent accidents, there are many other safety risks in the home. Home safety is an ongoing process, home decoration plays an important part, but it is only a part. It’s important to stay aware of dangers and exercise caution when engaging in potentially hazardous activities like cooking, lighting candles or performing home repairs. Otherwise decorate your home with a mind for safety and aesthetics.