A nursery is arguably one of the best rooms in the house to design. It’s a space where you can have some fun, whilst still staying true to your style.
To create a room that will grow with your child, it’s important to start with a strong base: a timeless floor covering and quality lighting is a must.
The Lisbon rug from Weave is a great option, not only because it works with many styles but also because it’s robust and textural (perfect for hiding wear and tear from tiny adventures).
A large paper pendant works for the similar timeless reasons, providing soft glow to the room no matter what age or stage. Add a fun decorative touch with a sculptural sconce, like the Puddle Stone Interior light by We Ponder.
Portable lamps are perfect for kid’s rooms, plus they add a pop of colour and ambient light. We like the Arum Portable Lamp from Trit, the Setago Table Lamp from Cult and the PC Portable Lamp from In Good Company.
Bigger furniture items like Koala’s Suffolk Armchair and Trit’s Lineage Side Table are pieces that will see the room through from baby to tween — and beyond!
And, investing in good storage options early on will also save you the hassle of needing to upgrade in the future. Mustard Made’s range of lockers add a pop of colour whilst providing the perfect spot for hiding away toys, blankets and various knick-knacks.
For clothing, choose a set of drawers — like Fenton & Fenton’s Casa 6-Drawer Dresser — that are fun, timeless and have plenty of storage space.
This leaves you with just one item that does require an update: the bed. Start with a flexible option like the Pisa Cot from Tasman Eco, which can be converted from a bassinet into a cot and then finally a toddler bed.
Then, when you’re finally ready to upgrade to a big-kid bed, look to one with a neutral, textural base — like the Norah Rattan King Single from Life Interiors. It’s the perfect base for all kinds of fun bedding!
Explore more kid’s furniture, lighting, storage and more in the Design Directory!
Additional top moodboard credits: (from left) Personalised Bear in Honey Bear Blue Overalls from Nana Huchy. Basque Woven Cushion Cover from Città. ‘My Country Antarrengeny 95-24’ by Lilly Kemarre from Brunswick Street Gallery. Velvet Structured Bolster in Nutmeg from Saardé. ‘Zebra’ by Ziyanda Mramba + MonkeyBiz from Brunswick Street Gallery. Miffy Corduroy Soft Toy in Olive Green from Sage x Clare. ‘Two’ by Emmanuelle McGlade from Holbrook Workshop.