6 Cute Rooms: Home Design Inspiration Ideas I still remember the afternoon the school bus dropped the kids off drenched from a sudden rainstorm and our living room looked like a tiny tide pool of sneakers, backpacks, and art projects. As an American mom in my forties juggling two kids between 8 and 12, my days are full of packed lunches, neighborhood play dates, and the small victories of getting everyone out the door on time. Evenings are for homework, folding laundry while trading stories with the neighbor over the fence, and sneaking in a cup of tea after the…