When decorating a child’s room it’s hard not to go with standard pieces of furniture that will see them through to their teenage years. But if you’re after some instant wow factor, a bit of punch or a ‘where on earth did you find that?’, then best look no further than Kast van een Huis.
Either I’ve been looking in the wrong places or the field of children’s pyjamas is quite dire. Everywhere I look, I see either trademarked cartoon prints or questionable fibres – but fortunately, this looks to be changing.
The design team behind the DucDuc modern nursery line has turned back the clock and launched a traditional range of nursery furniture under the name Mason Gray. With silhouettes and lines reflecting period pieces, the furniture still maintains a current edge with sensational lacquer finishes and an enormous choice of colours – who knew a … [Read more.]
It’s mad, it’s bizarre and it’s kitsch at its very best! It’s a hamburger bed, of course. When I first saw Heather Leah Kennedy’s creation, my immediate thought was “Only in America!”
I remember as a child a family friend had a hamburger phone which I thought was the height of cool – clearly the hamburger … [Read more.]
This news is so new this product just went live on the Lilly and Lolly website today! Check out the brand new Scoop Bunk Bed – my heart is skipping far too many beats here. Its beautiful scooped out lines mean the functional parts of the bed are also its most gorgeous assets. The … [Read more.]
Sometimes finding quality infant bedding that is not full of cutesy graphics can be challenging but times are shifting. Adelaide-based Cot Couture is part of that change. It was started by Jessica Blown, a mum of two who designs and handmakes all the bassinet and cot creations. The results are a mix to suit many … [Read more.]
We’ve all sat up in the dead of night rocking our newborn to soothe and comfort baby off to sleep. Frankly, it’s exhausting, especially if the job falls mainly to one person who then has to care for baby all day as well. Some babies are more difficult to soothe than others, with long periods … [Read more.]
Imagine this: a bed, a closet, shelving, a hamper, drawers, a desk and a bookshelf all fitting into a space smaller than two metres wide. It seemed impossible to me until I saw the Casa Kids loft beds, overflowing with design skill and sheer creativity. I immediately started dreaming of ways we could use such … [Read more.]
Remember the days when being sent to your room was a form of punishment? Those days are certainly over – especially if your little one has his or her room decked out with pieces from Miss Tati and Friends.
Launched in December 2008, Miss Tati and Friends works under the motto ‘where every room becomes … [Read more.]
I love the no-fuss spartan look of the K-Bed. I’ve never been one for ornate or frilly design so it’s probably just as well I have sons. There are lots of compromises we all make in our homes for the sake of indulging our children’s interests. With the K-Bed though you don’t have to! Sleek … [Read more.]
Any piece of furniture that is truly multi-purpose is going to be good, particularly in increasingly space-strapped homes – which is why we’re big fans of the clever pieces from Nonjetable. Most recently we reviewed their range of shelving that features nifty ‘hidden extras’ and the newest piece in the collection, the Adaptable Bed, will … [Read more.]
We’re pretty lucky in our house. We don’t have any trouble putting our two kids to bed. And barring the occasional bad dream, they usually stay put for the night. So we like these beds from German company De Breuyn strictly for the fun factor.
But parents of yo-yo kids – you know, the … [Read more.]