I just love creative spaces for children and this one may just be the most creative I have seen in a long time. Kita Hisa by Baukind have created an adventurous and entertaining kindergarten located in Berlin, Germany. 

The use of colour has been cleverly used creating a calming interior with splashes of punchy colour.

Here is a detailed explanation of the interior from the designers:

Kita Hisa is located in a space previously used as a retail store, which has been reconfigured to create a comfortable, safe and stimulating kindergarten with space for 70 children. As with all of baukind´s works, the design is rooted in a well thought out philosophy of what children require of a space and how intelligent design can allow them to grow and develop.

In this case, furniture and space merge into one, with many usable furniture zones being created without unnecessarily dividing and breaking the space. A combination of feature furniture, storage space and forming elements save both space and costs. The design creates space by incorporating storage into the furniture; everything is multipurpose, which keep the focus on the children, where it should be. While the spaces all flow into one another, “functional areas” such as the wardrobe, bathroom and hall are emphasized and given extra character with the use of color or standout elements All the spaces are considered educational spaces. Different distinct areas are located in the corners of the room, encouraging discovery and exploration. There is constant visual communication between different spaces, in various forms such as wall openings, small windows, and passageways.

The color concept manages to be both forceful and relaxing. A vibrant palette of blue, orange, pink and yellow is nonetheless calmed by white, natural wood, and daylight to create a childfriendly room with a calm feeling. Children are natural explorers of their environments and this design promotes social interaction and the spirit of discovery of children. Finished in wood, linoleum and carpet and recently opened, Kita Hisa is an exemplary kindergarten, focusing on the child, his or her development, and simple but effective design.

Source: http://www.contemporist.com/2014/02/17/kita-hisa-by-baukind/

http://www.baukind.de/

ubabub - seriously cute kiddies furniture

I am so excited to be sharing this post with you today as I am seriously obsessed with Ubabub.

Ubabub was born when Melbourne parents Natasha and Daniel Dumais couldn't find suitable nursery furniture to suit their modern aesthetic.

This is the story from the Ubabub:

Ubabub (pronounced über-bub) is a range of Australian designed premium-end nursery and childrens’ products available throughout Australia, New Zealand and now in the United States.

Über stylish and practical, ubabub is a range of ultra-safe, durable and ecologically friendly cots, furniture and accessories. With a distinctly modern aesthetic, the carefully designed and constructed pieces not only add a streamlined modern edge to the nursery but also bring extra comfort and freedom to parents and babies.

What I love most about their range is how easily convertible the cot's are to a single bed for kids or a baby change table, genius!

To complete the room Ubabub has a range of affordable artworks perfect for kids rooms!

On a side note, I absolutely love the design and graphics of their website along with the photo shoot styling, oh so cute!

http://www.ubabub.com/

Leila xx

scandinavian design

I am HUGE fan of Scandinavian design. Even 'Little Lagom' is paying tribute to Scandinavian design as 'Lagom' means not too little not too much in Swedish. I like to think that my design style reflects this mantra, especially for this blog. 

So with that in mind today we take a look at gorgeous Scandinavian design for children. Whilst the design style is rather minimalist the interiors still exude warmth and character with small pops of colour. What I love about Scandinavian design is that it really is timeless. Rooms in this style can really grown with your children.

Leila xx

homegrown talent - kate & kate

I love stumbling across true homegrown talent and that's exactly what I found when Kate & Kate appeared randomly searching the internet. 'Kate & Kate' specialise in creating the most beautiful graphic blankets and throws for babies, children, adults and the home.

This is a bit about the girls, straight from their website:

Kate & Kate is the brainchild of sisters in law Kate Pascoe and Kate Pascoe Squires (yes, we both have the same name – lucky one of us lives in Melbourne, the other in Sydney, otherwise things could get confusing…)

Launched in October 2013, Kate & Kate offers a range of beautiful blankets and throws, knitted from the softest, breathable cotton and free from harmful substances.

Fresh and contemporary, our design obsessions are clean lines, geometric patterns and graphic elegance.

Kate & Kate blankets and throws are oversized and incredibly generous. Designed with flexibility in mind, our blankets are the perfect size for babies, children, adults and the home. Our throws are just that bit larger, but equally as adaptable.

A little about us… Kate Pascoe has a background in fashion (retail, design, wardrobe – she’s done it all), while Kate Pascoe Squires is a communications specialist in the fields of restaurants, food and wine. We are mums, best friends and family.

Kate & Kate blankets and throws are finally here. To be enjoyed, with big love.

These throws and blankets are a great idea for Christmas presents.....or 'just because' presents.

For pricing and stockists visit their website:

http://kateandkate.com.au

Leila xx

just hanging around - nursery mobiles

Entertaining, peaceful & delightful

Creating the perfect the nursery for your child to sleep and dream in peacefully is important for all parents which is why a nursery mobile is an adorable addition to any child's room.

The mobile is the 'must have' baby nursery accent to hang above a crib. Mobiles create the perfect nursery addition by stimulating your child's imagination and providing enjoyment and whimsical visuals.

The mobiles as seen in the above image can be found at these stores:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlenestbox

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveFeltXoXo

http://www.etsy.com/shop/moloco

maisy dee - interior styling

One of my dear friends sent me a link to this project and I fell in love with it immediately. It embodies an eclectic and relaxed style while still maintaining a fun and creative environment appropriate for kids.

These rooms belong to Samantha from Maisy Dee. 

http://www.maisydee.com.au/

Maisy Dee specialise in children's blankets,  cushions, toys, garlands and bibs with a focus on using bamboo as this material is hypoallergenic and biodegradable, so creating healthy environments for your tots!

The rooms that have been designed in this family home are so creative mainly due to the fact that new and vintage items have been put together which gives the spaces a homely and natural feel.

The images have been sourced from Little One Magazine, check out their blog for the full story and photographs:

http://littleonemag.com/archives/3463

stuck up - wall decals

Happy Friday peeps! The last blog post of the week is all about wall decals.

When I was researching for this post I came across the cutest wall decals for your children's room that can range for all ages. Wall decals are a great and economical way to brighten up a room and they are easily removed when you want to update your tots room. They can be reapplied!

Walls decals are fantastic if you are renting as they can be removed without any damage to the wall.

Etsy is a fantastic source for wall decals and if you are after something extra special Love Mae has absolutely beautiful fabric decals.

http://www.lovemae.com.au/children_decals.html

neon - what's trending

Now I know I may be pushing the boundaries with some of you with this one but I am all about breaking the rules when it comes to interior design and in this case I am talking about NEON.

Neon has been trending in children's fashion for a while now and it seems to be making it's move into the world of interior design.

Neon is a great way to bring some spunk into your children's rooms and the good news is you don't need a lot of it to make an impact. Neon is particularly punchy when styled together with warm neutral tones, pastels and natural textures like timber.

Wall decals, throw rugs, artworks or little accessories in neon are great ways to pop some colour into a space that are super bright and playful.

neutral nurseries

Say goodbye to the days where you were boxed in to designing a yellow or green nursery because neutral is in to stay.

Gender neutral nurseries are a great way of preparing for your bub to be if you are keeping the gender a surprise! 

Neutral nurseries create a calm and peaceful ambiance for your new baby. While neutral nurseries lack the pop of colour they are rich in texture, pattern and layers. Grey lends itself beautifully to being the main back drop to most neutral nurseries with warm timber elements, cream and beige accents and off white soft furnishings to create a timeless and elegant nursery. Colour is added inherently in the toys and artwork that complete the nursery.