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 This play- and guesthouse in Arizona works hard for the entire family. It's a space where kids run around at full throttle, where their parents frequently entertain and where guests sleep over on weekends. "The entire family wanted a space that felt fuss free, fun and completely accessible to people of all ages," says designer House Today. But before she could move forward with the final design, she needed the family to trust her instincts when it came to her color choices for the 600-square-foot space. 

"Many people think that they'll soon tire of strong colors or that strong hues affect the resale value of a home. Based on my experience, this couldn't be further from the truth. After seeing how the strong colors made the home feel more inviting as well as helping it stand out from the rest of the pack, my clients embraced the strong colors of the space and couldn't be happier with our choices," says Borden.