Oh Baby

Create the dreamiest of sleep spaces for your little one.

Your little one’s nursery needs to fuse style with safety and should satisfy the tastes of both the parent and growing child. Thankfully the choices are now greater than ever before – no longer are primary-coloured jungle animals the only viable option – and you can opt for a palette that complements the rest of your home, while still making it child friendly and perfect for capturing their little imaginations. While pastels will always be a popular choice, there’s an increasing presence of earthy tones – think sage green, warm terracotta and of course soft cocoa colours that take their inspiration from Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse. This should be a space that brings fun and joy so let your instincts guide you with the interior and air on the side of playful rather than stressing about perfection. Flexibility is also important because, while it may be a cliché, time flies and it won’t be long before your sleepy newborn is a mischievous toddler. Ultimately you’ll want to consider clever storage to avoid clutter, functional furniture such as beds that can evolve as they grow and a colour scheme that will see them beyond infancy.

Read more in the June issue…