As we dive into 2024, let's explore the cool trends awaiting nursery and kids' room design! The wonderland whimsy trend is absolutely stealing the show, bringing in vibrant colors, playful shapes, and tons of imaginative fun. What else is in? Soft, rounded vibes are taking over, making nurseries all cozy and chill. It's a mega blend of joy and excitement, giving nurseries a serious style upgrade and letting creativity and personal flair shine through! 

Wonderland Whimsy: A Colorful Carnival of Fun - Fill your space with vibrant bursts of colour, where bouncy chairs invite laughter, rainbow rugs inspire creativity, and colourful mobiles hang like art installations transforming the nursery into a whimsical wonderland where every detail sparks curiosity and joy. Pastels and warm neutrals are popular but with the incorporation of unexpected vivid colours, from roaring yellow and radiant orange to catchy red, hot pink, or a pop of purple.

Curved Edges: Embracing Timeless Shapes - The trend of curved edges maintains its dominance in 2024, favoring soft, round shapes over sharp edges. Embrace this timeless trend in your nursery with a round-edge crib, curved lounge, circular ottoman, and rounded mirrors. Consider incorporating nubby fabrics like bouclé in these soft contours to add a tactile and cozy dimension. These curved elements not only evoke a soothing aesthetic but also introduce a touch of elegance to the nursery, crafting a soothing environment for your little bundle of joy.

Maximalized Walls: Big Statements for Small Spaces - Maximalized walls take center stage in nursery design, offering an impactful canvas for personal style. Themed murals inspired by wild jungles, intriguing safaris, or urban views add stylish appeal. Even in the coziest nurseries, these walls become a focal point, creating a visual impact that is both affordable and transformative. While maximalized walls might not suit every living space, they are perfect for the baby's room, allowing parents to stylishly elevate the nursery environment.

Vintage and Cottagecore Aesthetics: Storytime in Style - In 2024, the nursery transforms into a canvas for storytelling with a cottagecore aesthetic, embracing the charm of vintage art prints and timeless furniture pieces. Incorporate elements of Granny chic—or grandmillennial—where rooms are adorned in chintz and chandeliers, elevating the ambiance with a nostalgic touch. A prevailing trend encourages imbuing every detail with personal meaning. Begin with a piece close to your heart – a vacation memory, an heirloom furniture piece, a favorite bunny toy, or a specific print – and let it inspire the entire design, from colour palette to patterns. This trend invites parents to curate a nursery that not only exudes beauty but also holds sentimental value, weaving a unique and cherished story within its design.

It's almost Christmas and although it's not winter here in Aussie, all the fake snow in shops got us thinking about icy landscapes as a baby nursery theme. Transform your baby's room with a playful mountain decor that celebrates nature. The colour palette includes soothing shades of blue, soft pinks, and a pop of bright yellow, bringing a serene and lively atmosphere.

In our inspiration pic from brit.co the room's centerpiece is a vibrant mountain wall mural. Or you could paint your own mountains!

WHITE SOFT SHAGGY RUG from Kogan

The arrival of summer school holidays for children in the northern hemisphere means it's time for fun! But, as the days stretch out, the onset of boredom can dim the excitement. Fear not, creative monsoon has assembled a list of some of our favourite art and craft projects that will engage and entertain, AND ignite their creativity. Check out these five activities to banish boredom on the summer break.

1. Seashell Painting 

Great for all ages. Capture the essence of the seaside by painting seashells in bright, tropical hues. Encourage your child to collect various seashells during a beach trip or purchase them from a craft store. With acrylic paints and brushes in hand, they can transform these shells into miniature canvases, adorning them with vibrant patterns, oceanic scenes, or whimsical designs. Seashell painting brings the beauty of the beach directly into your child's artwork. Pic erinsummer_

2. Yarn-Wrapped Octopus

This cute project combines the joy of working with colourful yarn or wool and the excitement of creating a whimsical octopus. Paint a toilet or paper towel roll, or use our free octopus template to help practice those scissor skills too. Download the template here.

Designing a nursery can be a daunting task, but it's also a lot of fun. With each passing year, new trends emerge, and 2023 is no exception. Whether you're expecting a baby or looking to update your little one's room, to help inspire your nursery design, here are five of the top trends that are expected to dominate.

1. Verde All About It​ Verde is a colour trend for 2023 nurseries. This green shade can add a playful and lively touch to your baby's room. Consider incorporating Verde in various elements such as bedding, curtains, and wall art as well as a wall colour. You can also add green plants to create a natural and refreshing atmosphere.

2. Welcome to the Jungle!​ Jungle-themed nurseries allows you to bring the outdoors inside and create a playful and adventurous space for your little one. To truly capture the essence of a jungle in your nursery, consider adding some jungle-themed artwork to your walls, full of exciting animal prints, lush foliage, and playful elements that will ignite your child's imagination. Consider adding a jungle-themed wallpaper or mural to create a feature wall that adds depth and character to the room.

3. Dive into the Deep Blue The ocean theme is another trend that's still making a splash. This theme allows you to create a soothing and calming space for your little one. Incorporate various shades of blue, green, and white to create a serene and tranquil atmosphere. You can also add ocean-themed elements such as fish, shells, and sea creatures to complete the look.

4. Colourful Cribs and Rainbow Rugs Colourful furniture is a trend for 2023 nurseries that allows you to add a playful and vibrant touch to the room. Consider adding colorful furniture such as a bright crib or a colourful chair. You can also incorporate colorful storage options such as colourful baskets or shelves.

5. Checkmate! ​Checkerboard patterns are making a comeback in 2023. This classic pattern can give a playful and retro look to your baby's room. You can incorporate checkerboard patterns in various ways, from wallpaper to rugs, bedding, and prints. A black and white checkerboard is a timeless option, but you can also choose bold and bright colors to add some pop.

Looking for inspiration to create a vibrant and fun kids' room? Today we're inspired by playful decor, bright colours and florals. This lively design is sure to brighten up your child's space. From the colorful bedding to the floral beanbag, it's a riot of colors and patterns that kids will adore. 

We're loving this colourful and fun kids bedroom decor via four cheeky monkeys. And, for a touch of whimsy, don't miss their creative craft ideas, including the adorable paper plate rainbow. Get ready to transform your child's room into a magical and lively space that's perfect for play and creativity.

ROUND JUTE RUG from Temple and Webster

FLORAL BEAN BAG COVER from Donna Firnberg Art on Etsy

Create your own crazy colourful emu with our cute free printable template of the emu eyes, beak and a fine guide for the neck. Prints onto standard A4 or it's fine to blow up a little bigger to A3 like we did here. Available from the free downloads section.

Soft greys and blues with just a little pop of colour combine to create a beautiful nursery decor idea.

From the top: A stylish seaside themed bedroom with Scandinavian decor. Sea ocean wave wallpaper and cute stuffed whale via clem around the corner. Whale tail wall hook from Colorful Cast And Crew. Paint in windy blue. Grandpa Whale hand made plush from Big Stuffed.

Whale finger puppet by Petit Felts. Whale rocker from Crate & Barrel. Dream Big Whale print by creative monsoon.

After a couple of weeks working on some new bathroom designs and octopus illustrations I decided to put together this quick kids craft project. It’s the perfect way to practice basic scissor skills with some simple straight lines to cut along.

Instructions:

1. Visit the free download section of the shop and print out the PDF template

2. Cut around the outside of the template (parents may want to do this for smaller children) then cut along the dashed lines to create the legs

3. Glue or tape the tab into place

4. Curl the legs out so you octopus can sit down

You might even want to decorate him a little more and add googly eyes

When it comes to decorating a kids bathroom you probably don't want to be altering tiling and fixtures that will become out dated once the kids grow, but there are plenty of quick ways to inject a little fun and colour into a family bathroom.

1. Shower Curtains. So simple and easy to replace as the kids get bigger, or you just feel like a change. Like this orange octopus and rainbow bunting design. 

2. Mirrors. They don't have to be boring. Paint the edge in a bold colour or try something like these multiple mirrors that are not only fun, but they can be positioned at different heights meaning littlies can see too. Pic Doherty Design Studio.

3. Art. A quick and easy way to brighten up a space for kids and these prints are great for teaching bathroom responsibilities.

I'm so excited to release my latest illustrations. At the start of the year I set myself a goal to finish off an Aussie animal nursery art set before Australia Day and they're here! A cute koala, cuddly wombat, cool kangaroo and cheeky possum. Also available as a set or individually.

And just because illustrating wombats was so much fun (and because 90% of the time I've seen them in real life they are on their backs lounging around) I have a cute new lazy wombat print too.

Unicorn cakes have sprinkled magic into the world of baking, and they're more fabulous than ever. Traditionally, the were all about pastel perfection, but now they've taken a cheeky turn towards the sassy side.