Room Tour - A fresh, modern nursery

Today's room tour is a fresh, white modern nursery I came across via Mini Style blog.

I love the overall white theme with the contrast of black. If colour is more your thing you could introduce an accent colour and personalise it a little more for either a girl or boy.

I came across Tarina's account on Instagram @oh.eight.oh.nine and loved the gorgeous look she created for her baby boy Chet's nursery. Follow her feed for more design inspo.

Take a look......

You can read more about the nursery and the process behind it here

Suppliers......

Wooden ball garland @winniedotlabel

2x Blankets @jamiekaystore

Crochet floor rug @littlerosieandme

Sheets and Change mat cover @littleeskimoforbabyandkids

Boys will be boys plaque @arloandco

C print yorklee_prints

Wooden Camera @jollybeans.au

Circle print @oh.eight.oh.nine

House blocks @_harlowsworld_

Fiddle leaf pouch @misspotspouches

Stripe cushion @zeeandfriends

Bear Cushion @homelycreatures

Grid blanket in cot @creamempire

Personalised print @deuxsoeur_nz

XO blocks @peachybaby_

Triangle wall decals @vividwalldecals 

Grid sack supplier @prettytidy_roshnee

Visit Tarinas shop Oh.Eight.Oh.Nine here

All images and article via Mini Style Blog

What do you think?

Do you love a white space for babies?

Jasper's room featured on Apartment Therapy!

It was Jasper's turn the other day to have his room featured on Apartment Therapy.

Name: Jasper (7)
Location: Sydney, Australia
Room Size: 3m x 3.2m

I always admire when a kid's room is reflective of his interests, but still manages to be stylish. That's one thing I've always struggled with reconciling — throwing Elsa and Anna all over the place and painting the room Barney purple just isn't my idea of fun. Luckily I think my daughter and I have struck a good balance, and I bet the same can be said of Jasper and his mom, Simone. While the chevrons, wall decals, and color scheme in Jasper's space is perfectly on-trend, you can immediately tell what Jasper's all about when you enter his room.

How would you describe the look and feel of this room?Jasper's room reflects all of his favorite things. The beach, skateboarding and superheroes. This space can grow with him to his teenage years. It's a blend of old familiar toys and new interests.

What is your favorite piece or element?I love the mix of patterns and color. The wall decals are fun and easily changed if we tire of them. I really love his black and white gallery wall and typography prints.

What was the biggest challenge decorating this room?There were no real challenges, everything came together easily as I had a vision in mind. The only thing I needed help with was putting the surf board racks on the wall and finding the stud behind them.

What do your friends say about the room?Everyone thinks this is a really cool space and perfect for our little surfer.

Perhaps more importantly, what does your child think about the room?
Jasper loves his room. He takes pride in keeping it tidy and knowing where everything goes. He loves to enjoy quiet time in his room reading or drawing or challenging his brothers to a dance off on the Wii. Jasper has fun changing the quotes on his lightbox and I love to read the messages he comes up with.

Do you have any advice for parents creating a room for their child?Try to reflect their tastes and interests. Even if that results in an eclectic mix! Shop anywhere, don't be confined to just children's stores.

If money were no object, what's your dream source?As I stated before, I don't think you have to spend a lot of money to create a great space. I can't really think of anything I would add.

Source List:

• White single bed: Fantastic Furniture
• Blue & White patterned blanket: Kmart
• Smile print: Seventy Tree on Etsy
• White letters, black arrow, lightbox, cockatoo,black garland: Cotton:On
• White sheepskin (faux): IKEA
• Painted black dot decals: Wee Gallery
• Banana tote bag: H&M
• Say Yes to Adventures print: Typo
• Plywood dinosaur: Cotton:On
• Faux cactus: Freedom
• Yellow lamp base: Ada & Darcy
• XO print: Target
• Rebels with a Cause wall flag: Blacklist
• Messy Micky print: Made by Girl
• Skateboard deck: Koskela
• Peace sign: Cotton:On
• Rug: Freedom
• Bedside cabinet, storage system & baskets: IKEA

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A portrait of my sons, once a week, every week in 2014

Noah - I had to take his photo for an article that features his room and had to bribe him with a bag of Sour Patch's

Jasper - his room his getting featured too

Finn - and his too! 

Kids Bedrooms - updating Noah's nursery to a toddlers room.

This week I finally got around to updating Noah's room from a baby's nursery to a big boy's room.
I shared a photo on my social media and got a wonderful response so I thought I would share it here to also let you know where I purchased various bits n pieces.
Noah's room is only small and I had to work with the existing furniture so all updates were easy cosmetic ones.

A lot of the things used in Noah's room were things we already had. Hand me downs from Finn and Jasper. Of course a few new things crept in ;)
I love the simple white base (furniture, walls) with the pops of colour in the accessories. Easily changed in future years.
Products Used
Toddler Bed - from Target about 5 years ago (was originally Jasper's)
Black triangle Wall Decals - from Urban Walls. Originally purchased for Finn's room 18mths ago!
Hot Air Balloon - from Mini Style, previously in Noah's nursery
Linen & cushions - Cotton On Kids
Yay banner - Zana Products
Peace sign & stag head - Typo
Noah writing - Graphic Spaces
Felt ball garland  - Felt Foxes
Lightning bolt marquee light - Little Letter Lights Co (opening for orders in July but follow them on Instagram @littleletterlightsco
Bedside table - step stool from Ikea
Red trike -  2nd bday present - Toys R Us
Rug - Kmart
Tiger Print - Bimbily
Star Wars Print & Super Hero Prints - Down That Little Lane - originally in Jasper's room and handed down to Noah.
Faux cactus - Freedom
Lego Head - Kmart
Lamp base - Ada and Darcy. Lamp shade my own (originally from Freedom)
Record player - bought in Hawaii
Grow Up print - Etsy
House shadow box & black garland - Cotton On Kids
Expedit shelving & Branas baskets - Ikea
I'm really happy with how it turned out. It's simple and age appropriate and Noah loves it.
How about you? Updating any rooms lately? My next project is Jasper's room.  There is always something to do! If you want a peek at Noah's old nursery, you can see it here

The Nursery.

So the nursery is complete. Well, we just need the baby as the finishing touch! And maybe a rug. I just couldn't find one I loved.

The Aeroplane Name sticker was from Graphic Spaces on Etsy. 

So many colours to choose from!

The cot was given to us by my sister in law, linen from Target and flat Britt bear from friends :) Hot air balloon from Ministyle.

Expedit shelving from Ikea. Branas baskets from Ikea. 

Books and toys are old ones from Finn and Jasper. Photo frames from Typo, just waiting to be filled with new snaps :)

Dresser doubling as a change table was custom made from a Whitewood warehouse. All wipes, nappies etc in top drawer.

 Wooden letters from Typo painted red. Twinkle Star board from Alfresco Emporium. My own lamp-base (originally from Freedom) with a star shade from My Little Lighthouse.

White shelves are Ikea spice racks with the rails taken off.  Smile print from seventytree on Etsy. Frame from Big W (Vienna range) , monkey was a gift, red wooden apple from Typo. Pram Kikki K card in an Ikea frame. Toadstool from Typo.

There you have it, I've kept it all very simple and neutral and will keep looking for a rug to finish the room off. 

Ok baby, ready when you are!

Simone xx

all images my own