Family-Approved Awards 2021: 53 Life Savers for Your Loved Ones
A list that will make your parents proud.
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When raising a family, ensuring the safety and joy of your loved ones is the first priority, whether you're researching eco-friendly kitchenware to assist in preparing dinner or choosing the best sofa for family movie nights. As your ever-growing to-do list stretches at the rate that your children do, it can feel super stressful finding the best of the best. Thankfully, we've done all of the work to lessen your chores!
House Beautiful’s first-ever Family-Approved Awards spotlights 50 of the best-designed homewares for families of all shapes and sizes. You’ll find durable and easy-clean essentials for living with kids and pets, clever little lifesavers for busy parents, versatile furnishings that grow with your family, and more—essentially, everything you need to create a safe and beautiful home. Each item was carefully researched, drawing from our own experiences as parents and the advice of experts (parents know it all) to seal the best of the best with a badge of approval for dynamic families.
This innovative table was crafted for children from 12 months to 8 years old. The reversible tabletop (dry erase surface and brick on the other side) was made to encourage creativity, play, and independent clean-up.
Kids are always watching and this tower allows your child to see things from new heights in your home. Your cute chef will allow you to join in their kitchen delicacies placed all over the counter or learn to brush their teeth using the tower.
There's a reason the seat Charles and Ray Eames's 1945 elephant has stood the test of time. The small-scaled animal is equal parts playful and chic.
This set inspires your child to interact creatively and encourages any budding-science lovers to see things from a new perspective.
This six-piece set encourages your child to practice climbing, balance, slide, and play—all while fitting snugly into a corner. It's also available in four colorways to match any interior.
Your kids will never stop singing your praises with this fun but chic playset that's actually not an eyesore!
This chic and comfortable sports chair is the cure to soccer parent woes. It's light to carry for trips, sturdy, and comes with all the fixins (there are bottle openers under each arm). You're finally out of the little league!
Whether you're a fan of dining outdoors or protecting the high traffic areas of your home, this versatile vinyl rug is perfect for busy families. It is also mold, weather, and mildew resistant.
If you've been looking for cool points with your kids, this smart cabana will do the trick! After a quick assembly of the curtain rods, Sunbrella draperies, you can deck out the Cabana with your fav tech finishes like a TV, app-controlled LED lights and weather detection.
Accidents happen and messy-eaters just can't help themselves! Instead of wondering if it's that bad to place plastic over your furniture (the answer is yes) check out these family-friendly chairs. The upholstery is easily removable, interchangeable with over 15 fabric options, and machine-washable. So whether you spill wine or your dog hops up to join at the table—there's a perfect chair design for your lifestyle.
Keep an eye on your kids during dinner with this durable Parisian bistro-inspired bench. The weather-friendly wicker protects your furniture against molding, mildew, and fading. It was also woven to protect from splinters! Enjoy a cozy alfresco meal with your family.
Design-forward and affordable, Tumble Living offers up spillproof and washable rugs that will elevate your home. The foam layer rug pad was formed using a puzzle-piece design, making clean up and assembling easy. Children's birthday parties won't stand a chance.
Add some style to your living room or teenager's bedroom with this chic and relaxing rattan chair. Throw in a pillow to match your aesthetic. With this cool of a seat, you'll never have to bug them to do their reading.
If a constant stream of thirsty family members opening the doors for drinks is taxing your fridge, look no further: This one includes a separate beverage center that opens without disrupting the leftovers inside.
Whether your partner loves to rearrange your organized spices or your kid's curious hands have easy access to your kitchen counter, this magnetic set ensures they don't topple over and you can easily keep track of meal prep go-to's.
Cook the most lavish dinner or heat up a casserole in the ultimate oven that includes a warming drawer and microwave option. Super speed for even the busiest days. Dinner is served piping hot!
Yes, you (and your family) deserve a full set of plates, cups, forks, spoons, bowls, and drinkware! This set is perfect for the holidays, huge family dinners, clumsy trips to the table, and more. You'll always have a matching set on your tablescape.
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