Whoever welcomes children says goodbye to a tidy and perfectly-styled house. Babies and children grow and develop through play, and that means lots of toys. This can create chaos and sometimes less attractive corners in the home that are expertly hidden, moved, or simply ignored in most residential magazines. Lifestyle journalist and young mother Joni Vandewalle knows that a messy house, where children can play freely, is a happy house. Creating children's rooms for optimal use is a challenging job, but one that is immensely rewarding for the whole family. In this book, she has selected 20 houses where clutter creates atmosphere, and where colourful play spaces and creative storage solutions prioritise activities where children can grow and play. This book is full of design inspiration for all parents and parents-to-be. AUTHOR: Joni Vandewalle is a freelance lifestyle editor at Flair magazine, among others. Interior design is one of Joni's great passions. SELLING POINTS: . Featuring the most beautiful family homes designed with children (and their stuff) in mind . Includes tips and tricks for living well with toys, and creative storage solutions . International inspiration for family home design . "Children are like crazy, drunken small people in your house" - Julie Bowen - Modern Family 200 colour images