Kidding Around

Nurseries and children's rooms... it's enough to make most interior designers run for the hills. Me? I love them. I love designing them, I love imagining ways to adorn them and I love shopping for them. Rather than focus on the restraints (essential safety & functionality requirements) I focus on myriad possibilities. These are rooms where you can (and should) let your imagination run wild.

A vintage French chandelier? Absolutely. It's hanging from the ceiling, far from curious hands. Designer furnishings? You bet... they are the only pieces that can withstand the kind of use they will experience. Pretty fabrics? I certainly hope so... this room should be an extension of your home and a place that inspires young (and young at heart) minds to dream bigger dreams.

My advice? In terms of the nursery it's go big or go home. As little ones grow you'll quickly find that those investment pieces paid off. They still look great and can either continue to be used in your child's room or be shifted to another part of the home. I have a gorgeous mirrored chest in my daughter's room that doubles as an incredibly pretty changing table. As she grows I can either continue using it as her dresser or steal it for use myself (which is at high risk of occurring as I love it so!)

Upholstered headboards are another obvious choice. Perfect from toddler age on up, I love the versatility they offer. Imagine a beautiful headboard upholstered in durable (read: impossible to stain) Sunbrella velvet. All the luxe, none of the risk. It's a no brainer. Use pretty fabrics for Roman shades, throw pillows and a comfortable chair and you have a room that marries form and function beautifully.

Featured: 30-38 Twin Headboard, pink cotton basketweave, yellow & green geometric fabric, Pink & green floral fabric, Vintage French crystal chandelier