An IdeaPaint wall in full effect in a family's kitchen. The company, which is exhibiting at Dwell on Design (booth #1009), is recruiting their onsite artist, Derek Cascio, to create a special wall for kids to color and scribble on in the Modern Family Pavilion (booth #901) Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31.  Photo 3 of 8 in 7 Ways to Child-Proof Your Home Without Forgoing Style from Your Guide to Dwell on Design 2015 Is Here

7 Ways to Child-Proof Your Home Without Forgoing Style

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Let's face it—crayons and greasy little fingers never bode well for walls, but that doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to light colors like taupe or cream. Repaint your walls with an eggshell or satin finish, which cleans up much better than paint with a flat finish.