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you can put your feet up and enjoy
bonding with your little one.
Wardrobe: This is the one piece
that will definitely be used as your
baby gets older and is a perfect place
to store all those clothing gifts from
family and friends.
Storage: Toy chests are a lovely
way to store swaddles, fresh linen,
and other important baby items. As
baby grows older, these are replaced
with toys and books as a means to
declutter your little ones’ space in an
elegant way.
Trends in nursery
décor
Neutrals reflect a timelessness that
works beautifully for both genders
and blending shades of white, cream,
and beige creates visual depth and
elegance. Accenting this with soft
hints of pale pink or blue, can lift the
room and add definition.
Design tips for your
nursery
Designing your little one’s nursery
starts early and is an exciting step
to prepare before his/her arrival.
It is, after all, the space where you
will be spending most of your time
in the subsequent months; and
whilst striving to achieve a room
with beautiful, calm aesthetics is an
important component, ensuring that
your little one’s sanctuary is safe and
functional, is key.
Classic Cream
Wardrobe
Classic Cream Crib
Nursing Chair
and Ottoman
Other Tips
Select key color/theme: At this early step in the design
process, lead with your heart. Create a mood board with images
that inspire you. Think of shapes and colors that pique your
interest or incorporate elements of a theme that is reminiscent of
your own childhood memories.
Basics: Decide on the basics first. We recommend a cot,
changing table, and comfortable nursing chair. If you are on a
budget, other pieces can be added as your baby grows.
Versatility: Invest in pieces that can be used for years to
come as your baby grows into childhood. Our changing tables,
for example, are designed with this in mind, so once your baby
is older, removing the changing tray converts the table into a
beautiful dresser.
Safety: When designing your space, take into account the
safety and positioning of furniture. Create a safe zone around
your little one’s cot and place it away from potential hazards and
neighboring furniture pieces.
Lighting: Ensure that you have a night lamp and room
darkening curtains for your window treatments to help promote
restful sleep for your baby.
Storage: The importance of creating ample storage space
cannot be underestimated; it makes a huge difference, as clutter
quickly accumulates. Toy boxes that double up as storage chests,
side tables with extra space on hand and shelving are a handy
investment.
Accessorize: Be creative! We love to accentuate with adorable
giraffes and sleeping bears, beautiful linen, wall art, personalized
children’s rocking chairs or playful patterns from our selection of
wallpaper, and fabrics.
Here’s a tip: use removable wall decals to add immediate
color and patterns to a clean neutral painted wall. H
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