Last Sunday I visited Kleine Fabriek, Holland’s biggest childrenswear tradeshow which also showcases a selection of home & gift collections. Below I’ve put together a few highlights. Strong colour still seems to rule (Dutch) kids rooms, though here and there I noticed a return of neutrals and naturals. For those of you who’d like to find out more about the autumn/winter 2012 fashion at Kleine Fabriek, head over to Junior Magazine afterwards for a brilliant report.
First up was Anne-Claire Petit with a stand bursting at the seams with crocheted goodies. Aside from many of my favourite products, such as the trophy heads, poufs, mushroom stools, giant fruits and vegetables, this crocheted bear rug made me smile.
At Rice there was the usual happiness with lots of bright colours. I love the new cup holder and floral melamine tableware. One day I would love to design a day nursery from head to toe and use Rice tableware as part of the total concept.
At Bakker Made With Love these Poetic floral fabric lanterns are now available in new shapes. Sooo pretty!
Wu & Wu stood out with a beautiful colourful stand – not difficult with their colourful Asian vintage inspired design. I loved their new fox and deer cushions.
Chispum wallstickers made me smile:
And finally this light blue Kili cot and junior bed from Sebra was filled with the new ‘Sebra goes graphic’ range of bedding in lots of ton sur ton patterns to mix and match, a metal lamp and the ubiquitous owls. Love.
Do you have any favourites? Let me know what you think will be big this year in children’s design.
(images: room to bloom, bakker made with love, chispum, sebra)
Wow, the colours… beautiful. Why would kids like neutral colours? It’s parents, who take no risks and stay safe that are responsible for the ‘beige’ revolution.
Love the crochet work and check out the bambi sticker??? Can I have my room decorated as a kid’s room? Say yes, please !!
Haha – would love to decorate your room as a kidsroom!
What a lovely stuff. The paper lamps and melanine cups. Really nice
Your space next : )
What a gorgeous selection bright and cheerful! Fab photos too.
Thanks Toni!
Extremely attractive colors.It will add extra value to children’s room.
Aren’t they just – more brightly coloured furniture too please : )
Those fabric lamps are darling. kitty would love one!