With all the sunshine here in the UK, I ‘m really feeling inspired by the colour yellow. It’s one of my favourite colours for a baby room because it’s such a happy colour. Yellow works so well for a boy or girl nursery but needs lots of white with it otherwise it can be a little overwhelming. I’ve put together a little yellow nursery inspiration board with white walls and hints of other colours to inspire you in case you’re looking for unisex nursery decor ideas:
P.S. While I was searching for yellow nursery decor, I found one of the top related searches was ‘is yellow bad for baby room’? Apparently, according to the internet, too much yellow (yellow walls, yellow furniture etc) makes babies cry! I’ve never heard this before, have you?
How charming is this bunk bed for boy and girl? Beds on top and two gorgeous little play spaces under. It’s of course a great use of space but it’s so much more than that. The mama has put in so much thought and imagination to create a fairytale space for her kids. Each side has been decorated with so much attention to detail. I adore the girls side which feels almost like a child sized dolls house. There are loads more pictures of Vivi & Oli’scharming space on their site.
Kids and babies don’t actually need a lot of space. Their things need space but they are happiest in cosy little spaces. So I’m really loving the idea of creating a little space for your child within your bigger space. Maybe taking a corner of your living room and putting in a cute desk or carving out a small wall area in your bedroom and placing your new baby’s cot there. I love that doing this allows you all to be in the same space but you can still be doing different things along side each other. And this a great way to maximise the space in your home especially if it’s limited. I’ve picked out a few inspiring examples of where this is done really well:
When Anya was born, we didn’t decorate a nursery for her because we knew we wanted her to be in our room for quite a while. So instead we decorated a small area of our room with a cot, a mobile, a storage basket and a poster. That was not only much easier to do but it was also really nice to be all together. I didn’t take any pictures at the time but I’ve found these two baby spaces that are lovely.
Just as these two beautiful nursery spaces pictured above show, you don’t need to take up too much room to create a little haven for your baby within your bedroom. And you can easily choose a style to complement the rest of your room.
Another great way to share your living space with your kids is to create a desk or play area in your living room, your kitchen or wherever else you spend a lot of family time. I love the first picture that has used the corner of the living room so well and the washi tape house helps to creatively mark out the space. But if you prefer to keep it simpler and use even less space, you could create a more minimal and contained spot like the second and third pictures.
When I enter a home where I know there are kids, I like to see some evidence of them. I’m not talking about being untidy and having toys strewn all over the place, but of seeing a little play space or a shelf full of kids books and toys; something like the spaces above. Kids things add character and charm to a space and besides it’s lovely to be able to share all your living spaces as a whole family. With the lovely and budget friendly kids furniture and decor available at the moment from high-street brands like George Home, there’s no excuse to hide it all away.
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I’m loving this new toddler bed by Oeuf NYC. Simple, minimal, and effortlessly stylish, this toddler bed is also available in a dark chocolate colour but the natural wood is my favourite. Moving a child from a cot to a ‘big kid bed’ is one of the many milestones of going from babyhood to toddlerhood and I can’t think of a cooler bed to do it in!
Oeuf’s Perch toddler bed comes with a removable safety rail so once your child outgrows the bed, it can be used as a mini sofa. Design that grows with your child is always a winner for me.
A long while ago I brought you these adorable space-saving desks perfect for adults or kids. Those desks were by Torafu Architects, a Japanese design house, who have 2 new designs that I’m loving and think you will too. The first is this colourful toy storage trolley and the second is that cute folding table. Both are practical, space-saving and beautiful.
Torafu Architects are great at transforming everyday furniture in to something special. I am very much a believer that everyday stuff should also look beautiful because it is so much a part of your daily life.
I’m a big fan of wooden things especially when the wood is left in it’s natural state and not painted or decorated in any way. From wooden toys to wooden furniture and even wooden bags, I like them all. Here is a selection of natural wooden things I’m currently loving for mamas and babies (that vintage rattan case – love!):
This family of elephant dolls is just the cutest, don’t you think? They’re created by a new group of designers called Atelier Sans Souci who also make furniture, illustrations, jewellery and more. Their first collection, full of imagination and creativity, is all handmade by local craftsmen and carpenters making it even more special. There’s a dolls house that can be used as a play or work space, there are the sweetest bow shaped wall hooks, fun illustrations and more. My favourite though are this adorable elephant family.
I’m loving the pops of neon throughout the collection and the little extra details on each piece. You can see the rest of the collection at the lovely Sisters Guild, who are the only UK stockists of Atelier Sans Souci at the moment.
Here are some beautiful vintage kids rooms to inspire you today. The floral wallpapers, the vintage beds, the little pompoms and garlands all come together to create spaces that are so charming. While I love them all, my favourite is the second one with that gorgeous wallpaper and the almost faded Autumnal colour scheme. Vintage rooms don’t get much prettier than these, don’t you think?
A mini house within a house has got to be one of childhood’s biggest pleasures. Hiding out in a play tent or tipi and imaging all sorts of adventures is so much fun for any kid. I think every little kid should have one whether bought or just put together. There are so many ways to create a secret hide out and make it work in the space you have like this house shaped bed or that mattress and cushions on the floor with some pretty fabric thrown over. But the most awesome one has to be that green yurt inside which is that super lucky kids entire bedroom!
Lately I’ve been coming across many Scandinavian homes decorated with lots of natural wood. The look is clean and minimal but still very warm. So I started thinking about using natural wood with natural colours and fabrics for decorating a baby nursery. It’s ideal for boy or girl so if you don’t know what you’re having, you can still go ahead and decorate without compromising. And since the wood is bare, you can even make some of the furniture yourself, like storage shelves and simple tables. And the best part is that it’s not a look your child will outgrow in a hurry. Here are a few things I picked out that would work well in a natural nursery:
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With all the sunshine here in the UK, I ‘m really feeling inspired by the colour yellow. It’s one of my favourite colours for a baby room because it’s such a happy colour. Yellow works so well for a boy or girl nursery but needs lots of white with it otherwise it can be a little overwhelming. I’ve put together a little yellow nursery inspiration board with white walls and hints of other colours to inspire you in case you’re looking for unisex nursery decor ideas:
