2020 Summer Home and Garden

Page 24 2020 Summer Home and Garden Lincoln Daily News June 11, 2020 the family wears most often. Storage baskets on bookshelves hold the children’s toys including blocks and games. A rocker provides a comfortable spot for Paduga to care for the newborn son she will be having soon. Paduga says by buying the rocker second hand, she saved quite a bit of money. A rug thrown on top of the rocker will protect it. An ottoman provides somewhere for Paduga to rest her feet and can serve as additional seating when guests are over. Houseplants brighten up the space. White curtains behind the blinds make a room cozier. These curtains let light in while at the same time providing privacy. To see a Minimalist living room that suits the needs of the whole family go to: Families who run a business from their home will often need multipurpose living spaces that suit the whole family. For a family of four who run a day care in the home, the living room serves as a living space, play space and home office without being overwhelming or cluttered. Besides serving as a day care, the living area provides a space for the children to play with toys, watch movies and play games. Serra of Work Life Glue shares tips for creating the various spaces. As Serra set up the room, she kept both functionality and aesthetic value in mind. She considered what would look nice for an adult and function well for the whole family. The room has many whites and neutral colors with touches of whimsy mixed in. Serra’s first tip for setting up the room is to define each space. She says you should not make each area feel like a different room, but there are ways to maximize and define each one. CONTINUED u