It's a Boy!

I proudly announce, that it's a boy. 

So here it is, a nursery moodboard for a little boy, with light grey and baby blue accessories counterbalanced with warmer beige hues. A hint of black gives more definition to the room and also makes it a bit Scandinavian. 

The cute little animal figurines with big heads are by H&M and I just bought for the baby. I could not resist their cuteness. 

It's a Girl!

Now that one of my best friends is expecting a baby, it is time to think about decorating a nursery. 

What basic furniture do you need?

- crib with mattress (and think about mattress protection!)

- blinds

- night light (for everyone's sake)

- super-comfy armchair, probably recliner or a rocking chair

- side table 

- changing table with storage, and also probably shelves

- trash bin

Make sure these are easy to clean!

The children's room is the fastest changing room in the household, so it is okay not to spend too much on it. Second-hand furniture (if not broken but clean and well kept) will do. Of course you want the best for the newcomer, but spend your money wisely. In two years time you will redecorate the whole room. Sometimes all you need is some decor and a new coat of paint to give old furniture new look. 

In my friend's home the walls are taupe and the floor is dark. To make it lighter and brighter, I used light greys with beige and white tones here. With soft features it is ready to welcome a little princess.

Next week we will know if the newcomer is a girl or a boy. Can't wait. 

How to decorate a Dorm Room?

Autumn means back to school to students. Below you can find a moodboard about how to style a dorm room. I would say it is an unisex style, the black goes well with the bright colours, that are youthful, but gender-neutral. It is a practical and more mature environment, with a bit of colour to make it cheerful. 

For a dorm room - depending on the space you have got - furniture with function and storage come handy. Colourful box shelves provide space to your things (you can put thing on and inside), and the desk is especially good, with open-up storage and integrated sound system. 

I would definitely recommend even a small pin-up board to put memos and photos on. 

Dot, Dot, Dot...

As it turns out, I am passionate about dots. In spite of not having one single piece of dress with dots, I tend to use them in interior decor. Dots can be cute and girly, utterly feminine in a vintage 50-s way, and also very retro, if used in big size and bold colour.
Here I had a little girl's room on my mind. Remember to use dots on one big surface only, and let them appear moderately on small accessories. That's the trick.