SMALL SANCTUARIES

Decorating a nursery, or creating a preschool bedroom can be tricky to get right. The room needs to be functional, while also creating a trend-led and comfortable space, so products need to cover a range of features.

Tom Lloyd, ceo of Bloomsbury Mill, tells PPS: “Decorating your child’s bedroom can sometimes be tricky as on one hand, the design should reflect your child’s evergrowing personality and interests, but on the other hand, the décor should be timeless enough to offer longevity.”

There are also trends to take into consideration. A spokesperson at Boori explains: “Neutral nurseries remain popular, and we don’t think they will ever fade out of fashion.

We’re seeing families use beige, cream and white hues for the larger details (such as walls, furniture), with texture and splashes of colour being added in sparingly using mobiles, ceiling hangings, wallpaper and other accessories.

“At the other end of the spectrum, we’re seeing bolder baby nurseries starting to emerge, either through bright colours or a distinctly darker palette. To sit alongside these schemes, families have been opting for white nursery furniture to create a bright contrast to the décor or dark browns.”

Dawn Pottier, founder of Lulujo, furthers: “We love seeing beautiful boho prints and colours and find parents are choosing gender-free designs for their children’s rooms.”