Lately Loving: Warm Modern Kids Rooms

Perhaps it's something in the water, or perhaps I'm just of an age when my peers start to procreate, but lately it seems like everyone has a bun in the oven--and I've caught a serious case of baby fever. So I thought I'd dedicate this week to all things baby and child. Because what are kids if not another opportunity to shop and decorate?

First up? A collection of my favorite kids' spaces. When I was little I loved my curlicue wrought iron bed, my Laura Ashley wallpaper, my mountain of ruffled toss pillows. Today my taste runs more towards a mix of modern pieces with whimsical, eclectic touches--though I do retain a soft spot for floral wallpaper.

A fabulous example of how a boy's room can feel youthful and welcoming without being overrun by cartoon characters. The simple red, white and blue palette feels playful, not patriotic, and the chic upholstery on the chair will be sophisticated long after junior has grown.

I squeal just as loudly as the next girl when I see a nursery swathed in fabulous textiles, but there's also something to be said for this spare, simple sensibility. Bright white floors and walls exploit that gorgeous natural light, and ample built-in storage highlights what's really important here: the toys!

I spent yesterday morning combing the booths at the Alameda Flea Market and got some smashing ideas for terrific children's spaces. Giant letters have been all the rage for a while now, and I especially like them propped casually with a grouping of vintage kids' ephemera--though keep these antique knickknacks for display only, due to lead paint concerns.

Quite possibly the coolest wall hangings ever, these old ring toss games remind me of the nifty 1950's toys in my grandparents' basement. I'm always thrilled to see how creative parents get in decorating their kids' rooms--when they shed their grown-up inhibitions and just have fun!

And speaking of fun, I remember how central bath time becomes when there are little ones in the house. Add a few touches for the kidlings--some bright colors, a cheeky duck--but don't forget that moms (and babysitters--ahem!) could use a comfy chair from which to supervise. Splish splash!

P.S. Joy found the perfect wallpaper for these warm modern kids' rooms!

Image credits: 1, 2, 7. Flea Market Style 3, 4. House to Home 5.Perfect English 6. Cookie

Comments

[Christina]

aahhhh i love it so so much <3 adorable rooms

[Kate]

eek! so cute. my nephew is to arrive any day now and he will be showered with beautiful things from his auntie. i've got baby fever too!

[Carole]

Great rooms. I love the third one down. Simple but effective.

[Jora]

Love all of these. Do you know the blog http://www.thebooandtheboy.com/? Crazy cute kids' rooms!

[The Design Notebook]

Wonderful pics! The second is my favourite!

[michelle @ blissful musings]

What perfect kids rooms. I'm also seeing so many people around me have babies that now I'm paying extra attention to kid rooms, nurseries and baby showers/birthday parties. And your Laura Ashley wallpaper totally reminded me of my Laura Ashley pink bead spread from my childhood.

[The Lil Bee]

Anne, I absolutely LOVE these kids' rooms! The color combos are so pretty and chic and not-at-all cutesy. Love that!

[Jenny]

great pictures! i love the painting in the first photo.

[the domestic fringe]

I love the rounded cribs. So unique!

-FringeGirl

[Susan]

these are so cute- love that doggie :)
xoxo

[Courtney]

These are fabulous! Makes me want to start all over - decorating that is. Not sure about the baby thing all over again. ;)

[Rachel]

great collection of pictures. i love the room that has the oval cribs on wheels.

[elsie]

oh i chuckled aloud after reading the opening graph. can I just say, I felt like shooting my hand up and yelling, "me too, me too!" sympathetic baby fever...it's catching...

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These are so super cute! I want to redecorate my daughter's room now!!!

[Danielle]

I'm really interested in getting one of those round cribs. Do you know where I could find one?

[Gina McClung]

These rooms are great. The are modern and clean, and safety conscious.

[emily]

love these rooms--and especially that doggie!

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