How to Design a High-End Home That's Kid- & Pet-Friendly

The formal living room is meant mostly for mom and dad to entertain friends and family. That said, the kids and dogs are more than welcome since the faux bois wallcovering is made of thick vinyl that's easy to clean, and the area rug is indoor-outdoor. The aged leather sofa has a patina which weathers beautifully. The Danish modern chairs are upholstered in performance fabric.

Although the high-end appeal of the art adds a very sophisticated touch to the formal living room, it's not precious because it's simply a print on canvas that was elevated with a floating frame. Should tiny fingers make contact with the art, it can be wiped clean with ease.

Good-looking furnishings don't have to be sacrificed for practical ones. To keep the formal living room fit for grownups but durable enough for kids and pets, these Danish modern chairs were upholstered in a neutral greige using a performance fabric which is stain resistant and soft to the touch.

The master bedroom walls are painted a soothing blue-gray in a wipeable eggshell finish. This slight sheen helps play with the beautiful light coming in from the windows. If the walls get nicked or smudged from muddy pup noses or toddler hands covered in finger paint, a sponge will erase any trace of the foreign substances.