How do you create a home that reflects your style while still being functional for kids? In this episode, I sit down with interior decorator Becky Nielson Filipski to talk about designing spaces that are beautiful, livable, and family-friendly. From practical tips to mindset shifts, Becky shares her go-to advice for parents who want a home that works for everyone under the roof.
🎨 Design must-dos for families
🚫 What to avoid when decorating with kids in mind
🌈 Do you really need color for a kid-friendly space?
💡 How to work with a designer as a parent

Whether you're planning a full refresh or just dreaming about your ideal home, this conversation is full of inspiration you can actually use.

Who is Becky Nielson Filipski?
Becky is the founder of Becky Nielsen Interiors is a full service interior design firm with offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Los Angeles, California. Prior to forming her eponymous firm, Becky worked in New York City as a designer until moving to Los Angeles, where she held the senior position at Mark D. Sikes Interiors.

Connect with Becky and learn more:
Web: https://www.beckynielseninteriors.com/
IG: @beckynielseninteriors

Episode highlights:
(1:31) Meet Becky & why child-friendly design matters
(4:22) Has parenting changed how she designs?
(6:14) Must-haves for designing family homes
(9:23) Top design advice for parents with young kids
(13:00) What not to do when decorating with kids
(14:38) DIY tips for parents on a budget
(20:10) Trends that don’t always work (open concept, we’re looking at you)
(23:35) Including kids’ personalities in their spaces
(28:44) Best advice when working with a designer
(31:43) Becky’s parenting flop & what she’d do differently
(39:38) Becky’s in-the-thick-of-it advice: just breathe
(44:27) Becky’s favorite infant product: Baby Brezza
(47:15) New love: the Duna stroller
(53:38) Product fail: The stiff baby carrier