We debated getting a traditional media console to put here, and just using the cabinets for his items. So when it’s bedtime, and Ollie is in dreamland, Rob and I can enjoy the space with everything tucked away. He also knows where everything goes when he’s finished playing. Having a small shelf in the living room for Oliver’s materials, has given him the opportunity to engage in quiet time with books, take out his basket of trucks, or pull out some blocks for stacking with us. Fostering independence is at the forefront of Montessori. Oliver helps us unload the dishwasher, do the laundry, and get out his bathtime essentials. (More on that later.) One of the things we love most about Montessori is how children are involved in so many aspects of the home and practical life activities. We follow the Montessori Method at home and plan to send Oliver to a Montessori school when the time comes. Plus, we use them to kick our feet up with a book during Ollie’s nap time. The woven basket ottomans we’ve had forever and are easy for Ollie to move around, use to play with, climb up on chairs, etc. I know what you’re thinking: “white rug? With kids?” We have a strict no shoes in our house rule, plus only food in the dining room, so it felt like a safe choice. When we rotated the original rug we had, it didn’t frame the furniture properly so we swapped it out for a simple 8×8′ square white woven rug, which created a neutral anchor. It gave Oliver more room to play and just created a better flow. During the holiday season, we felt as though this was restricting Oliver a bit, so we moved the couch back in front of the window, and instantly the space was opened up. We originally had the couch in the middle of the living room to create a divide and create the illusion of a more formal entry. The living room (and dining room) are the heart of our home.
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