I have to admit that one of the things I was really excited about when I found out I was pregnant, was the thought of designing the baby’s nursery! (It’s not just me is it?).
But Pregnancy can evoke all kinds of emotions in the expectant mother- fear, anxiety, excitement, trepidation to name a few and suddenly even the most laid back expectant mothers have been known to get a little “militant” when it comes to nesting. What should be laid back browsing to prepare for baby, becomes an all-out military operation. Our founder had her fully decorated Christmas tree cling-filmed for transport just days before Christmas because her current apartment wasn't going to work as the baby friendly apartment she imagined.
During my own days as an expectant mother, my daily screen time was at an all-time high, as I spent hours and hours trawling through Pinterest and Instagram, gathering inspiration and being in awe of both high end innovative designs, as well as frugal upcycling ideas for a baby’s room. However I also found my indecisiveness at an all-time high too- just too many choices and how would I know what suited my baby to be?
The good news is that the current trend for cosy interiors, otherwise known as “Hygge”, makes nursery decorating a walk in the park. With a focus on quality materials and simplicity, the look is easy to achieve and at the same time looks styled in the best way possible.
For me, designing any room is not just about making it look like a perfect, insta-worthy picture, it’s always been about creating a feeling. And when it comes to a baby’s nursery, it will essentially be about how you can create a whimsical backdrop to what will be some of the most memorable and magical moments of your life! It’s about making sure you and your brand new bundle feel relaxed, content and cradled by your surroundings.
It is said that babies become aware of their surroundings from as little as 4-6 months so what you create is going to evoke feelings in your little one very early on, and what better feeling than cosy?
