2020 Summer Home and Garden

2020 Summer Home and Garden Lincoln Daily News June 11, 2020 Page 23 A lmost all spaces created in homes are for either adults or children, but not both. To have a space where adults and children can find common ground and meet each other, it is helpful to create spaces where adults and children are not distracted by each other’s stuff. For families, who have a small house, minimalism may be key. One mom, Kaylyn Paduga, has worked to make her house functional but also cute and homey. Paduga set up the living room to meet the needs of the whole family. A day bed in the living room functions as their primary couch. It is easy for the children to climb on and adults to sit on to relax and watch a movie. When guests are over, guests can sleep on the day bed. Plus, it is more affordable than a full-sized couch. For practicality, Paduga redid the legs on a coffee table, then added twine on top for a unique design. Since the table sits low, Paduga’s daughter can use it to do activities. When editing videos and doing other work, Paduga can sit on a cushion and use the table for a workspace. A side table adds more personality to the room. To hold blankets, Paduga puts baskets in the corner. A basket near the door holds the shoes CONTINUED u Creating spaces for the whole family