Hello everyone! Once again, I've designed a nursery......hmmm, maybe I have a little bit of baby fever?? I don't know, just don't tell my mother! Anyway, I was inspired by the sea with this one. I usually don't like to get too "themey" with baby rooms, but sometimes, I just can't help it. And it's not so bad if it's done correctly. Keep these tips in mind when designing around a theme: Throw in a modern touch that adds some edge and surprise to the room. Lay of the kitsch. ....no knick-knacks, cheesy figurines, or clutter Use objects that relate to the theme, but can be interpreted in a different way in another room or later on when the child grows older. Keep the scale correct, many times I see people hanging tiny photos, artwork, letters, etc, over furniture. Splurge on a couple medium to larger pieces to take up space on the wall. Contrary to popular belief, larger scale furniture and art can actually help make a room look larger, not smaller-so go big! And last, but not least, tell a story. Through hand me down blankets, furniture, artwork, or toys, it is easy to keep a personal touch that will make the room warm and cozy. Below is my "Sea Baby" nursery. Enjoy! dresser | rocker | sweater pillow | black&white pillow | lamp |crib | artwork | curtains | mirror | rug
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Hello everyone! Recently I read a story about two little girls who were involved in a fatal accident after playing on or around the dresser in their room. So, today I want to talk about something very important...falling furniture. One of the responsibilities I have as an Interior Designer is to make sure I am taking care of the health, safety, and welfare of my clients. This could be anything from ADA compliance to simply securing a bookcase to the wall in a child's room. And it doesn't have to be a child's room, any room with heavy furniture (bookcases, tv stands, cabinets, armoires, dressers), should have the large furniture affixed to the wall. While researching this topic I found this alarming info from whattoexpect.com: "While childhood injuries from car accidents have come down in the last 20 years (thanks to car seats and boosters), injuries from heavy furniture (TVs, dressers, bookcases, shelves, cabinets, and so on) falling on young children have increased by 41 percent since 1990. The statistics are alarming: Approximately 15,000 children each year are injured seriously enough from furniture falling on them to require a trip to the emergency room. And during those years, there have been 300 deaths among children injured after a television or piece of furniture fell on them." (whattoexpect.com) So, what can you do to provide a safe environment for your family? Here are some good tips from whattoexpect.com:
Here are some good websites for purchasing furniture securing items:
http://www.mypreciouskid.com/furniture-safety-brackets.html http://www.toysrus.com/buy/living-room-safety/furniture-wall-straps-11014-2390178 http://www.amazon.com/Kidco-Anti-Tip-TV-Strap-Pack/dp/B002SZT35S/ref=pd_cp_ba_3 Hopefully, we can get those statistics down and keep our homes safe. If you have any questions or comments on the matter, please feel free to contact me ([email protected]) or comment below. Thanks everyone, have a good day! One room in the house that is growing in popularity is the play room. A place to gather, play, and hopefully keep track of all those toys, a play room is a great space that can be very versatile for the home. When the kiddos get a little older, change it to a theater room. Or even later on, if a parent needs to come live with you-bam!- a room to call their own. And you never know, maybe you have another baby and need an extra bedroom. Either way, it is a very fun space to design.
Some things to take in consideration: Make sure you have plenty of storage space and comfy seating. Plush rugs for hardwood floors are nice, and if you prefer carpet, maybe put a thicker pad underneath. A nice media center will hold a TV for entertainment and provide extra drawers and spaces for odds and ends, electronics, and movies/music. And don't forget fun art and colorful throw pillows and blankets. But, most of all, have fun!! Below is my "Orange Crush" playroom. Enjoy! Hi Everyone! Here at Life by Design, I want to take you through the stages of life and show you how to create the perfect home to match your lifestyle. Whether it be a new baby, empty nesters, or the excitement of a starter home, there are many tips and styles I would like to share with you. So, since this is my first post, I want to start at the beginning of life-a baby! There are no spaces I love designing more than nurseries. There is just something wonderful about the anticipation, excitement, and care when bringing in a little miss or mister into the world! So, welcome and enjoy! Baby Dreamland...a fun, yet peaceful nursery with a hint of woodsy whimsy. Shopping Resources: Crib: Oeuf Classic Crib in Walnut Chest: Dwell Studio, Mid-Century Dresser Rocker: Nursery Works Sleepytime Rocker Pillow: Dwell Studio Galaxy Boudoir Pillow Drapes: Anthropologie Ink Garden Curtain Pouf: Land of Nod, Yellow Braided Pouf Rug: Hayneedle, NuLOOM Trellis Moroccan Clock: Land of Nod, Fawn Modern Wall Clock Lamp: Land of Nod, Ceramic Yellow Lamp Artwork: Land of Nod, Suzi Ultman Winter Bird Art Print Wall Color: Sherwin Williams, Color: Drizzle |
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I'm Anne! Follow me as I go through life as a new mom and soon-to-be wife. Always looking for a creative outlet, I want to share all my ideas with you here at Life by Design! Archives
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