Archive for September, 2018
Have you ever wondered what working with a children’s interior designer is like? And who the people are who hire them? Then hop on over to Lunamag.com, where I answer these questions and share some of the work that goes into a designing a children’s room.
image: room to bloom
Today I’m super excited to share a green based woodland nursery design I completed a little while ago for a little girl. Oona’s bedroom is adjacent to her big sister’s room (which I posted about here), though much smaller. I really like small nurseries, they feel nice and snug and somehow fitting.
The design brief was to create a cosy and beautiful nursery that worked well with the adjacent bedroom in terms of colour, as they are interconnected. Green is an accent colour there, so we decided to make this the nursery’s main colour, which also works well with the oak floor and aspect of the room. A beautiful whimsical woodland wallpaper design sets the tone and provides lots of detail to gaze at. The colours pull together the other finishes in the room.
As there was limited space, we prioritised room for a cot and clothes storage. A vintage single wardrobe in dusty green blends with the background to keep things feeling spacious. The cot is a simple, open design in a similar tone to the floor, minimising contrast which helps the space feel calm. A two-tone wall creates a cosy corner and backdrop for the cot. To tone the yellow oak floor down a little, we used a light, bear shaped rug which provides a soft surface for play.
For now, some floor cushions, a toy basket and a house shelf give Oona enough to play with. An small book ledge for favourite books is easily accessible. In the future, a cabinet or book shelf can be added to provide more storage.
The result is a calm yet fun to interact with space, that will adapt easily as Oona grows up.
images: design & styling room by bloom, photography by brett charles
with thanks to lidor: wooden animals, wooden alphabet blocks, maileg bunnies; and to wijs west: shoes
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I went to Maison & Objet in Paris earlier this month, to get inspired by the new collections in kids’ interiors and design. I particularly loved the new children’s bedding collections from Hibou Home, Garbo & Friends and Camcam Copenhagen – gorgeous colour, pattern and texture abounded. These are my highlights – enjoy!
From top left to right:
Siou Leon | Fabelab | And the Little Dog Laughed
Nobodinoz | Maileg | Camcam Copenhagen
Camcam Copenhagen | Camcam Copenhagen | Hibou Home
Lilipinso | Garbo & Friends | Garbo & Friends
images: room to bloom
My latest post for Luna is all about decorating children’s rooms when moving home. This can be a bit of a challenge, for example if the new bedroom is a very different size to the old one. As it’s a blank slate, there’s an opportunity to make it really special, but where to start? For tips and ideas, read more at Lunamag.com.
image: room to bloom
Of course, the minute I posted my previous round-up of my favourite natural wood doll’s houses, I spotted this beautiful A-frame doll’s house by Such Great Heights – an on-the-spot new favourite. And I’m not alone: it’s sold out, but more will come in stock. Check out their other beautiful wooden toys too – love the truck and the doll’s chair.
images: such great heights
