Putting together a nursery or child’s room doesn’t have to cost a fortune. By choosing a feature colour – like the royal blue of the Ikea Hermelin cot, below – and adding a few co-odinating accessories, you can create a bright, modern room for rest and play.
Not only are these pieces stylish, they’re all under $900 and available in Australia.
An obviously essential item for any nursery is a cot. The Ikea Hermelin has two height settings and can also convert to a toddler bed by removing one of the sides. What really makes this cot stand out from the oak-stained pack, however, is the stunning royal blue colour whihc co-ordinates with other items from the Ikea Children’s range. It’s $269 online an in-store at Ikea.
Brighten up a boy’s room with the latest trend in wall decor – removable stickers! These 8 planes by The Wall Sticker Company are simply gorgeous whether flying across the room or in formation. Each plane is 40cm in width and you can choose the colours of the planes. Even better, they are proudly made in Australia by Australian and imported components, using renewable electricity and offsetting the remainder of the carbon emissions in the full product lifecycle.
You can pick them up for $74.95 from bebe.
If your infant has morphed in to a rambunctious toddler, you can keep them safe and save space by transitioning from a cot to a toddler bed. The Oeuf toddler in walnut combines practicality with sleek design. It’s equipped with safety rails that don’t hinder a child’s ability to get in and out, ensuring your child’s new found independence is met with security and confidence. It’s available from Kido Store for $899.
Designed originally for children back in 1953 by legendary design team Charles and Ray Eames, the Eames Hang-it-all by Herman Miller took the everyday coat rack to a new place that was inventive and fun. Now firmly a modern classic, this coat rack is a cheerful addition to any home. You can pick it up for $259.95 from bebe.
We all want to give our babies the best start in life. The Seed Organic Cradle, distributed by baby baby, is a piece of furniture to treasure. From its elegant design, to the breathable organic cotton materials and natural latex breather hole mattress, it creates a wonderfully safe environment for your newborn. You can find it at eco child for $299.95.
A plain room can be completely transformed with an eye-catching rug. The Strib rug by Ikea is handwoven out of pure Woolmark wool to provide a soft, hardwearing cushion for busy infants and their many toys. The size (200cm x 140cm) will provide ample room coverage without the expense of wall-to-wall carpet. It’s available online and in-store at Ikea for $299.
Art meets function with the ingenious blackboard table and chairs by Universal Enterprises. This stylish kid sized table and stool set is just the place for budding young artists, featuring a blackboard top with a central cup for easy storage and access to chalk. It’s $139 from Urban Baby.
If you are seeking a real statement peace for your child’s bedroom or playroom, try this child-sized replica of the 1963 Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio. Play ball is a molded fiberglass shell with a fully cushioned interior, creating a private sanctuary for your little ones. This iconic chair is loved by everyone – big or small. You can pick it up for $699 from Little Nest – make sure to check out their full range of children’s contemporary furniture.
I love the childrens ball chair and the wall stickers are great too. Glad they are removable.