Showcasing stylish children's interiors
Shared rooms can be so challenging – particularly when catering for a large age gap. Throw in a girl/boy combination and you basically hit every design hurdle out there. Cat Matthews (Styled by Cat) mother of Alice and Ted, has overcome every one of these challenges with style and grace, creating the most stunningly serene…
There is no doubt the mud kitchen is hot right now. It’s a trend we whole-heartedly embrace. Why, you may ask… The joys and benefits of imagination based play are endless It’s a perfect opportunity to upcycle the old into something functional and beautiful The mess is outside! This stunning collaboration between Little Hipster Kubby and…
Talk about a scroll stopper. This room, honestly, gets me every time. Created by the super talented Raffaela Jenkins of Indi & Bear, the whimsy, dreamy style captures my imagination and draws me right in. But it’s more than just a beautiful room for her daughter, Indi. Much more. It is detailed and thoughtful. It…
Working to a very specific brief can at time present challenges. In this case, Kristina Van Rooyen of All is pretty, was guided by her 2 year old daughter, Scarlett, to create a room that was pink. Just pink. And as the mother of a toddler there is one thing I know for sure. Do not…
Growing up I was so lucky. My mum loved decorating and would often re-do our bedrooms as a special treat or surprise. I think it’s why now, I so strongly believe that creating beautiful spaces for our children is so much more than just decorating. It comes from a place of love. To create security…
I am often asked how to make a design impact in a rental property. The challenge of working within the restrictions of existing wall colours and fixtures can at times feel insurmountable. It’s an issue we have tackled in the past. Then we see a room like Ava’s. A stunning, whimsical room jam-packed with features…
There are so many things to love about this nursery created by Tennille Burnuup of Tennille Joy Interiors. The sense of space and colour popping from the muted backdrop instantly stand out. It feels fun and adventurous, exactly as planned. This nursery, however, is so much more than meets the eye. With a place for…
The mealtime struggle is real right? Kid’s pushing food around the plate… a different meal for every family member… and most of it ends up in the bin anyway. I can be so disheartening. Hours (ok, in my case defiantly not hours) of preparation, thought and love to create the perfect mealtime. All. For. Nothing. …
1. Glow Dreaming | 2. The Midnight Gang Spaceman Bedmate | 3. River Kippin Cuddle Blankie | 4. Olala Leo, Leni and Lila Nightlights Sleep. Sleeeeep. Please, please, please sleep tonight…. Who is with me here? We spend so much time creating the beautiful rooms for our little ones… carefully crafting the perfect space for them to…
We were lucky enough to come by Kristy Young of Minnie and Me Interiors last year when we first published Minnie’s Nursery in Minty Magazine Spring Edition. A stunning, not surprisingly, pink nursery to welcome Minnie in to the world. Nothing makes me happier than seeing how the hard work invested in designing and creating a nursery…
There is no denying the boho trend at the moment. It is all around us. And, no surprise that it is featuring heavily in the kids space. The earthy tones and textures bring a chilled vibe to relax our little ones in their special spaces. But for me, its more than just the chillaxed vibe.When…
Let’s face it, our babies are precious. We always want the best for them, to make considered choices about their well-being, and if you are here reading this, chances are you want those final choices to look good too. Am I right? Jurlique Baby Calming Massage Oil | Thank You Nappy Balm | Jurlique Baby’s Gentle Shampoo and…
The creation of a neutral nursery isn’t always as easy as it first seems. The simple colour palette can quickly become boring or cold. The whites not quite working together. The texture not exactly pulling it all together as you had hoped. But with research and patience the vision can come to life – and…
Our little loves growing up is inevitable… it is exciting, terrifying, unknown and incredibly joyous all at once right? For those us who love Scandi decorating there is one fabulous sure thing… we get redo the room! Basically as often we like… yay! We were delighted catch up with Amanda Lee, owner of Interior Motives…
Words by: Bernice Campbell When Mama Maya founder, Robyn Jones was in labour with her eldest son, the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck. While at the time, Robyn was concerned for her son’s wellbeing, her care providers assured her that a nuchal cord was quite common and rarely caused any problems for the…
Get touchy and feely this season. Velvet is a fashion stalwart traditionally reserved for the rich. And though we’d be the first to admit it’s an unusually glamorous textile choice for children, Incy Interiors founder Kristy Withers says Velvet is this seasons hottest trend! The range draws inspiration from the Elizabethan era and comes in…
One of the greatest pleasures when designing a bedroom for your child is letting their personality shine. Whether it’s the colour choice, soft furnishings, or tiny trinkets, we love to create a space that reflects the tiny human whom inhabits it. Such is the case for Avery, a bubbly four-year-old whose room we are very…
Laura Ruston, CEO and founder of The Out & About Baby Company, shares five of the best family-friendly hotels from across the globe. Have you ever loved a hotel so much that you’ve taken photos of EVERY inch of the rooms so you can copy it when you get back home and make the holiday last forever? I certainly…
Zephyr and Stone is an interior design studio run by sister duo Kasia Clarke and Ania Forster. Based on the Gold Coast, Kasia and Ania divide their time between styling and design. Kasia gives us some insights into her style and flags some trends for us to look out for. Top three design trends for…
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