By Rachel Lacy It’s tempting to go bright and bold when choosing a paint colour scheme for a child’s bedroom. But is a palette that promotes energy and activity really what you’re after in a space where a child is expected to slow down and sleep? Science tells us that colour has the ability to affect how we feel. It can calm or excite, make us feel warm and cosy or light and free. So, when it comes to choosing colours for a child’s bedroom, it’s important to select carefully. Warm colours – such as oranges, reds and yellows – are associated with feelings of happiness, cosi ..read more

Inspired by the Japandi design trend, the latest collection from Mocka is a celebration of East meets West. Combining the timeless simplicity of Japanese aesthetics with the minimalism and functionality of Scandinavian design, the range embodies warmth and has an organic, natural feel. From the living room to the play room, every space in the home is covered. Claremont Two Door Cabinet – Black: A fabulous storage solution for any room in the home, this one features a painted black finish and woven rattan cut-out, arched panels. $339. Hector Occasional Chair – Black/Natural: This monochrome ch ..read more

Children’s beds play a crucial role in creating a comfortable and nurturing space for kids to rest and grow and, let’s face it, are the centrepiece of the bedroom. Designed with both functionality and style in mind (there are plenty of chic mini-me options), these are our current faves. Incy Interiors Lullaby single bed in matte black: A favourite for children’s furniture, Incy always comes up with the goods and this bed design is no exception. $499. Koala Joey bed base: This wood-framed bed base will take your child from toddler to tween thanks to its adjustable leg height. It comes with a r ..read more

Let’s take a look at last night’s fun Block kid’s room reveals (all 10 of them!). From Steph and Gian’s 30 out of 30 showstoppers (which were probably more for the parents’ aesthetics) to Leah and Ash’s, which was all about the kids and the fun, there was plenty of inspiration in everyone’s rooms. And plenty of items caught our eye which we’ve linked to as great buys for your little ones’ spaces! There’s nothing more fun than designing a kid’s room because all the usual rules go out the window. So as a mum planning on changing up my boys’ room this side of Christmas, I was keen to see what eve ..read more

Sponsored by Nido Early School A lot of research suggests that the aesthethics of a child’s everyday environment, while of course not the be all and end all, really can influence their wellbeing.  Nido (it’s Italian for nest) Early Schools are great believers in this and design their early childhood and care settings Australia wide in a calming style. “Environmental aesthetics are important to children’s learning and wellbeing the same way that they are important to adults’ learning and wellbeing,” says Nadia Wilson-Ali, Director Education and Quality. “The way in which an environment lo ..read more

You know the drill by now. The first room reveals aren’t real room reveals but we of course want to see the new contestants’ first efforts! As I’m not yet into Block mode, I forgot to watch last night, but don’t worry, I still have all the goss and pictures for you! Set in the family-friendly Melbourne suburb of Hampton East, the new series, the 19th if you can believe it, features five houses designed and built in the 1950s and located on the aptly named Charming Street. These grand old dames are now in their 70s and way overdue for a contemporary update. For the first time in Block  ..read more

Kristy Withers, founder of luxury children’s furniture brand Incy Interiors, has her finger on the pulse and she shares what’s trending in 2023. Kristy Withers Children’s furniture has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, evolving from traditional designs to becoming a realm of creativity and style. Luxury children’s furniture not only provides functional elements but also serves as an expression of individuality and imagination.  Colour is back Gone are the days of muted tones and neutrals dominating children’s furniture. The trend of embracing vibrant colours has taken ..read more

Australian artist Fleur Harris has helped a couple create a dream nursery for their soon to arrive baby, following a long IVF journey. Fleur was inspired to create a space that will last the child for years to come. The hero is her iconic Bush Babies wallpaper in the Salt Bush colourway from her collaboration with Milton & King. She has sourced many products for the nursery from brands supporting the heartfelt project.  Products from Resene, Adairs, Nobodinoz, Rhino Rhino x WWF Australia and Tasman Eco as well as Fleur’s beautiful appare ..read more

Australian artist Fleur Harris has helped a couple create a dream nursery for their soon to arrive baby, following a long IVF journey. Fleur was inspired to create a space that will last the child for years to come. The hero is her iconic Bush Babies wallpaper in the Salt Bush colourway from her collaboration with Milton & King. She has sourced many products for the nursery from brands supporting the heartfelt project.  Products from Resene, Adairs, Nobodinoz, Rhino Rhino x WWF Australia and Tasman Eco as well as Fleur’s beautiful appare ..read more

Interior designer Katie Sargent wasn’t going to let renting get in the way of creating beautiful custom nurseries for her babies! Living in a temporary home while they search for their next renovation project, she still wanted to create a space that reflected her and her family and found a way to design two stunning baby rooms for Charlie, 20 months, and newborn Olive. While landlords’ restrictions can often get in the way of having your dream interior, Katie knows there are still ways to make it work. “The opportunity to change the rooms to my liking was limited but my intention was to inje ..read more