Stylish and Child-Proof

I love to look at design magazines, but every so often, I have to wonder..do any of their reader's have kids?? But I suppose, a pretty, sane and put-together living room is way more appeasing than a room full of blocks, balls and books. Our little guy is just shy of a year and I am quickly learning that my design aesthetic is going to need to reflect the fact that I have a small child. It is just that I would rather do it through good look furniture than covering everything in plastic.

Our biggest problem is currently a square coffee table with extra triangular points on each corner...great when we had two couches that were in an L shape...horrible when we have a child who is consistently bumping his head. So what do you do to remain stylish and kid friendly? I found two answers: upholstered ottoman or oval coffee table.

Something lke this would be ideal- a bonus if it were a washable slipcover!


Ok, ok so maybe the leg of this table isn't child proof, but my little boy is quite the little boy and would probably love the fact that the 'sticks' could come inside.


No finger prints showing up on this guy!


Perfect little oval- big enough for guests to put their drinks on, just the right shape for a little one learning to walk.



Images from Coastal Living, Souther Accents and Southern Living