As a follow on from yesterdays posts i thought I would put together a little moodboard for a baby/nursery space that could work for either a baby girl or boy.
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Showing posts with label decor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label decor. Show all posts
SPACE: Kids rooms.
Is it just me or is there a baby boom going on right now, it seems I can't tune into a Blog Facebook page or Twitter without someone somewhere announcing that they are having a baby or just had a baby! My Nephew and his wife are having one in July, my step daughter has a four month old baby girl, and of course blogger around the world seem to be popping them out too, and while I won't be joining this group of expanding bellies (at least not unless there is an accident) please excuse me while I have a baby moment and enjoy some baby/kids spaces. Here are three ways to decorate a child's space starting with white walls.
No.1 The Modern Traditional nursery
This lovely nursery was created by Holly Becker and her Husband, for the recent arrival of their baby boy.
Holly has created a modern take on a traditional look using a mix of traditional and modern pieces of furniture, and the colour pallette is dictated by the colours in the wallpaper, which gives the space an over all traditional baby feel to it. See the full transformation and how Holly set about creating this space here and here.
- Tip You don't have to buy specific baby sized furniture, instead invest in some solid pieces that will grow with baby and can be adapted as time goes on, a set of drawers can be used as a baby changing station at first, but won't be made redundant once baby is out of nappies.
- A lovely shaggy rug gives a soft play area for baby to lay on and kick his/her legs around a little, while mum sorts through baby items.
No.2 Fun Vibrant space
I love this colourful fun space, created by stylist Susanna Ventu, for her daughter, and photographed by Petra Bindel for dwell.
The bunting gives the space a fresh fun feel and lots of soft plush toys and pillows give a snug place to roll around in and play.- Tip If you have high ceilings and you want to make them feel lower, hang a large light shade on a longer flex, and drape bunting, pom poms or paper chains across the ceiling.
- In a playroom a vinyl floor gives a great surface for messy play time. Easy to mop up spills and water play.
No. 3 Cosy and Homely
This space has a lovely homely slightly worn feel about it, items of furniture have been reused and given a new lease of life by the team from Livet Hemma.
- Tip Check out selling sites for previously owned baby items, you can save a fortune, just make sure they are in good conditions and have no screw's ect missing.
- Box's are great for storage, and help encourage children from an early age to tidy way toys.
So there you have it three childrens spaces three different ways, which is your favourite?
STUFF: A Few Motivational Words.
Right now I'm busy re-arranging pictures and posters around the house to freshen it up, so I'm on the look out for something new, and I'm loving the latest project from Pixers, which is a collection of adhesive and portable motivational typography posters. Every one needs a little encouragement from time to don't they, and a few well chosen words written or spoken, at the right time can be a real pick-me-up
Photography by MyDeer Styling Petra Bindel
These are my personal favourites from the collection, the first one is something that I truly believe in and am always repeating to my own children because its easy to get hot under the collar so to speak with out knowing the whole story, and the other two because I am a person filled with self doubt, and am always comparing myself to others.
Which words would you choose to be your motivational pick-me-up, check out more on Pixers
Images Pixers.com
Styling Petra Binde
Vipp for Baby and Child.
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All images www.vipp.com
Aren't these baby/children's rooms just lovely? I wouldn't normally associate Vipp with a nursery or child's rooms, but as demonstrated here, Vipp products perform perfectly for the needs of a growing child, and over time will be a wise investment too.
Products used here include:
Vipp 15 Bin14 liter, black or white
Vipp921 shelf, small
black or white
H: 23 W: 50 D: 18,5 (in cm)
Vipp922 shelf, large
black or white
H: 23 W: 100 D: 18,5 (in cm)
From a safety point of view I personally would suggest mounting the shelves a little higher in a toddlers room, above head height to avoid bumps, as the shelves are made of aluminium.
Note for your Diary: Knoll Sample Sale.
Photos Courtesy of Knoll, Inc
Here's a date for all you savvy design lovers out there, the Knoll International Sample Sale is being held on November 23rd, 2013 and it will be the largest collection of Knoll furnishings ever sold in sample sale history, giving you the opportunity to find design classics by designers such as Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll and Harry Bertoia, at a fraction of the normal price.
Certain samples will be available up to 70% off, plus Knoll will be offering a 15% discount on all orders for new furniture.
So for your chance to find the perfect design classic for your home head down to 91 Goswell Road, Clerkenwell London EC1V 7EX on Saturday the 23rd of November 2013, doors open at 10:00am until 4:00pm
Photo Credits
Platner Chair and Side Table : Photographer Michael Cullen.
Barcelona Lounge Chair Photography by © Joshua McHugh.
Knoll’s Saarinen Side Photography Photographer Michael Cullen
Image Courtesy of Knoll, Inc
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