Tour a Glam, Family-Friendly California Home

Kelly Finley may be a designer, but she’s also a parent who has to contend with fingerprint-y surfaces, juice-splattered upholstery and toy-scratched floors. When she and her husband, Delvecchio, bought and renovated their 2,900-square-foot Oakland, California, home, Kelly was determined to make it super family-friendly and super stylish. “Just because you have kids doesn’t mean your place has to look like you run a day care,” she says. The couple worked together on plans to take down walls, vault the ceilings and overhaul the layout. Then Kelly ushered in the glam with gold touches and dazzling wallpapers, and the fam-tastic with performance fabrics and sturdy pieces that have a playful side. Even 7-year-old Zoe weighed in on decisions. “Each one of us helped put this home together, which makes it even more special,” says Kelly.

When the family purchased the home, the fireplace was covered in dated ceramic tile with crumbling brick beneath. A simple wood surround and black tile in a herringbone pattern brought it back to life. The shelves of the bookcase are painted black to play off the tile, and art (from a Brazil trip) covers the TV.

A navy channel-tufted sofa by Room & Board is fab central, while a rattan hanging chair by Serena & Lily conveys that this space isn’t just for grown-ups. Few kinds of furniture are a bigger hit with kids — except maybe a swivel chair, which this room also has. (It’s from Design Within Reach.) The vintage coffee table is a Paris flea market score.

This pretty spot has a practical secret: It’s all totally cleanable, including the custom white vinyl benches and the plastic chair from Design Within Reach. Purple paint, a wall hanging from Mexico (the couple have reminders of their travels all around), and a Shades of Light pendant boost the drama.