HOME DECOR
One of the easiest ways to keep a space clean and attractive is choosing a neutral color palette.
Choosing a simple, stylish baby gate blends into the space and is less noticeable.
Toys are inevitable, so use decorative baskets and bins to make clean up easy, and keep them out of sight.
Your baby is going to be climbing all over the place. If possible, hold off purchasing new furniture, and consider using a round coffee table or upholstered ottoman.
The days of keeping a perfectly neat and kid-free zone are likely gone (for now). Don't restrict your child's play just so you can have a formal living space. I tell myself this daily as I sit on my old couch and stare at my son's trainset! ;)