Room Tour - a modern + sophisticated nursery

I came across photos of this nursery the other day via Mini Style blog and I loved the modern and sophisticated feel. 

I love that as a nursery it is a very calm and simple room. It also has gorgeous light and an airy feel.  It is a room that will grow along side the child as it has a very clean and simple base. Favourite toys and art can be added through the years. The palette of the nursery is neutral with splashes of colour here and there. I love the addition of the gold accents with the mirror and side table bringing the sophisticated tone. It is also gender neutral, I can see myself using these colours in a bedroom or living area easily.

Take a look......

All photos via Mini Style blog. You can read the post here to find out all of the details.

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?

Finn's room featured on Apartment Therapy

It was Finn's turn to have his room featured on Apartment Therapy. 

You can see there is a definite surf, skate vibe!

Name: Finn (12)
Location: Sydney, Australia
Room Size: 4m x 3m

I've been talking a lot lately about creating kids' spaces that make both the grown ups and the kids happy, and Finn's room may be the perfect example of just such space. Mom Simone worked together with her twelve-year-old son to create a space that is reflective of his personality and interests. I love the genius idea of creating a clipboard wall to display your kids' favorite artwork, whether it be their own creations, favorite magazine clippings, or posters. What a great way to let the room grow with your child! Read on to see more of Finn's surf and skate space...

How would you describe the look and feel of this room?A definite surf and skate vibe. It's reflective of Finn's stage in life at the moment and his interests.

What is your favorite piece or element?I love the clipboards that display his pages from surf magazines. It is a great way to display pictures without putting posters on the wall. I also love the fun vibe and color that the framed Hell Yeah and banana tea towels add to the room. The peace sign light is also a stand out piece.

What was the biggest challenge decorating this room?Compromising between my taste and Finn's vision for his room. He had quite strong views on how he wanted his room to look. Luckily we're both happy with how it turned out.

What do your friends say about the room?They love the clipboards as a display, the bookcase for lots of storage and the bed linen and rug for the pop of color and pattern.

Perhaps more importantly, what does your child think about the room? 
Finn loves his room and keeps it tidy and in order. It's his own space in the house away from younger brothers, to hang out with his friends, play xbox, read and draw. The decor reflects his love of the ocean and surfing. We also have a half pipe in the backyard so having his skateboards at hand and organized is a plus for a quick skate after school.

Do you have any advice for parents creating a room for their child?
At Finn's age and older, it's really important to compromise and work together to create a space you are both happy with. I feel that a child takes more pride and keeps their room tidy if they feel they had a say in how it came together.

If money were no object, what's your dream source?As before there is nothing material that I am dreaming of for Finn's room. More space for all of the boys rooms would be fantastic. More money to knock down walls and extend! ;)

Source List:

• White single bed: Fantastic Furniture
• Bed linen: Cotton:On
• Faux sheepskin: IKEA
• B&W Cushion: Big W
• Rug: Freedom
• Tea towels: Castle & Things
• Frames: IKEA
• White cabinet: IKEA
• Peace sign light: Lovestruck Homewares
• Bookcase, desk, baskets: IKEA
• Clipboards: Office Works
• Faux cactus: Freedom
• Yellow skull candle: SDS
• Finn letters: Cotton:On

Noah's room featured on Apartment Therapy!

 I was so excited to see Noah's room featured on Apartment Therapy the other day. Here is the article and photos-
Noah's Graphic, Modern Abode

Name: Noah (2)

Location: Sydney, Australia

Room Size: 3.8m x 2.6m

With three sons ages 2-12, Simone of Honey & Fizz is an expert at putting together little boys' rooms. All three of her boys' rooms are full of graphic patterns, color, and most importantly, fun. 

Her youngest son, Noah, calls this fantastic space home. 

Although he has some of his brother's hand-me-down pieces, one certainly can't say that his space isn't special or unique to him. From the "Noah" decal on the wall to the giant teddy that his brothers gave him when he was born, his mama made sure that while his space may be last, it certainly isn't the least.

How would you describe the look and feel of this room?Fun, modern, and able to transition from a toddler room to an older boy's room. Boyish. As Noah is my 3rd son I only know how to do boys' rooms!

What is your favorite piece or element?I love the mix of black and white elements with the color coming from Noah's books, toys and artwork. I love the giant teddy bear, as that was a present to Noah from his older brothers when he was born. Also, his bed was his brothers too. I find it sweet that they have all transitioned out of the cot into the same toddler bed.

What was the biggest challenge decorating this room?As the room is quite small there was no room to build in a wardrobe, so all of Noah's clothes are kept in the one dresser. This is fine as a toddler - the challenge will be as he grows older and his clothes get bigger!

What do your friends say about the room?Everyone loves the room. They love the style and the little touches like the wall stickers. I love that they change the look of the room easily but are not a big commitment as they are easy to remove. The lightning bolt light is also a cool alternative to a night light, and the Noah wall decal personalizes the space.

Perhaps more importantly, what does Noah think about the room? 
Noah loves his room. He loves his little stack of books next to the bed, and we find him each morning in bed reading. He can also reach his toys easily. I have popped most of his books up a bit higher at the moment as he was going through a stage of tearing the pages out.

Do you have any advice for parents creating a room for their child?Always look for furniture/decor that can grow with your child. This way you don't have to redo their room too often if suddenly their space is looking too young for them. Let them have input and display their favorite toys and books. We bought the tiger poster as that was the first animal and sound that Noah knew.

If money were no object, what's your dream source?I don't think you have to spend a lot of money to create a great space. I'm really happy with how Noah's room looks now, but maybe a bigger bed with storage underneath would be fantastic as he gets older.

Source List:

Toddler Bed:Target

Black triangle Wall Decals: Urban Walls on Etsy

Hot Air Balloon: Mini Style

Linen & cushions: Cotton:On

Yay banner: Zana on Etsy

Peace sign & stag head: Cotton:On

Noah Decal: Graphic Spaces on Etsy

Felt ball garland: Felt Foxes on Etsy

Lightning bolt marquee light: Little Letter Lights Co.

Bedside table: IKEA

Red trike: Toys R Us

Rug: Freedom

Tiger Print: Bimbily

Star Wars Print & Super Hero Prints: Down That Little Lane

Faux cactus: Freedom

Lego Head: Kmart

Lamp base: Ada & Darcy

Record player: Toys R Us

3 little shelves: IKEA

Mini house: Cotton:On

To the moon cushion: Cotton:On

Cross pillow: Big W

Flat teddy bear: Britt Design

Mini piano: Aldi

Grow Up print: Subload Travellers

Storage system: IKEA

Baskets: IKEA

ABC poster: My Messy RoomDresser drawers - local whitewood place