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b'We are so excited to cover a topic that we get asked about a lot \\u2013 how to design and decorate kid spaces! Our guest today, Pebbles Nix, is an Atlanta-based interior designer and founder of Pebbles Nix Interiors. Pebbles has built her business on repeat customers like young families who need more space, empty nesters who are downsizing, and vacation homes for special family gatherings. Her work has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle, Charlotte Magazine, and more. We talk about leaning into performance fabrics, not waiting to invest in design when kids are grown, how to keep those toys organized, and so much more! If you have children (or even if you\\u2019re a kid at heart!), this episode is definitely for you.\\n\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\nHow you can still design the way you want and work around to make it \\u201ckid-friendly\\u201d.\\n\\nIn the end, it\\u2019s always worth investing in beautiful and high-end pieces even with little kids.\\n\\nDiving into the different options for performance fabrics.\\n\\nPatterns and darker colors are also great for camouflaging stains.\\n\\nWhen to use leather vs. when to use faux leather (vinyl).\\n\\nAre people using slipcovers?\\n\\nPebble likes to use indoor/outdoor rugs in kid spaces; especially seagrass and sisal.\\n\\nPebble has tricks like painting floors and patterns to make things fun.\\n\\nWallpaper is very on-trend right now; is it durable enough for kids?\\n\\nTips for having kids\\u2019 storage and a dedicated space for toys.\\n\\nHow does Pebbles account for multiple ages and lasting design when kids\\u2019 preferences change so much?\\n\\nDoes Pebbles recommend any house rules for families with children?\\n\\nAn important thing to remember is that they won\\u2019t be kids forever; so let them enjoy the design too and explore their individuality!\\n\\n\\nDecorating Dilemma:\\nHi Brenna,\\nI think you should use peel-and-stick wallpaper on all of the walls! I agree; replace those towels with some fun, colorful ones. If you can paint, I would paint the vanity and/or the door or the trim. I love painting the ceiling, too. Powder rooms are actually great places to go bold. The nice thing with a small space like this is it\\u2019s not a huge expense; so even if you decide to paint and have to repaint it wouldn\\u2019t be that costly. We think one big piece of art instead of lots of little ones would be nice; even if you could move the towel bar to the other wall. Since your artwork seems to be all very beachy and tropical, even a mural wallpaper with that theme would work well. Another non-permanent way to decorate is to accessorize the counter space. We don\\u2019t think this is the primary bath, but if it is and you\\u2019ll be using the shower a lot, then consider using paint instead of wallpaper due to the humidity factor.\\nWe\\u2019re so excited for you, Brenna! Make some bold moves and show us what you did!\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\nPebbles Nix Interiors\\nPebbles Nix on Instagram\\nCrypton Fabrics\\nSunbrella Fabrics\\nIndoor/Outdoor Rugs\\nPhillip Jeffries Wallpaper\\nStuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Chair Cover'