What’s Hot in the Nursery Design Industry – The Nursery Issue 2008
Nursery and specialty baby furniture retailers are buzzing about:
Nursery Furniture and Décor retailers were abuzz when presented with the modern chic Madison Sky Empire rocker/glider and ottoman in shades of the very popular and very NOW blue and brown palette. Chair from $1,210. Ottoman is $360. (AngelSong.net).
Casa Kids Ola Collection Brazilian hardwood multi-purpose bassinet converts into a desk ($500).
Max Daniel Baby a perennial luxury baby/nursery favorite, delights retailers and expectant parents with the Snow Leopard baby throw ($68). (MaxDaniel.com)
Children’s furniture designer Jennifer Delonge’s new venture into crib bedding has resulted in sophisticated, modern baby linens crafted from fabulous Marimekko fabrics. Shown here: Lace. Three piece set ($560). (jenniferdelonge.com for retailers)
Read More »What's Hot in the Nursery Design Industry – The Nursery Issue 2008
Nursery and specialty baby furniture retailers are buzzing about:
Nursery Furniture and Décor retailers were abuzz when presented with the modern chic Madison Sky Empire rocker/glider and ottoman in shades of the very popular and very NOW blue and brown palette. Chair from $1,210. Ottoman is $360. (AngelSong.net).
Casa Kids Ola Collection Brazilian hardwood multi-purpose bassinet converts into a desk ($500).
Max Daniel Baby a perennial luxury baby/nursery favorite, delights retailers and expectant parents with the Snow Leopard baby throw ($68). (MaxDaniel.com)
Children’s furniture designer Jennifer Delonge’s new venture into crib bedding has resulted in sophisticated, modern baby linens crafted from fabulous Marimekko fabrics. Shown here: Lace. Three piece set ($560). (jenniferdelonge.com for retailers)
Read More »Kathy Ireland Baby Crib Bedding and Linens
Kathy Ireland has teamed up with Thank You Baby to bring crib bedding collections via Kathy Ireland Home. “The opportunity to be the sole provider of baby-related top of bed and coordinated accessories for Kathy Ireland Home, the nation’s most trusted and loyally supported brand name, is a unique honor and a giant step,” President of Thank You Baby! Tracy George said. The newly co-branded and licensed baby bedding collections will be available in early 2009.
Read More »5 Tips For Green Nursery Shopping – The Nursery Issue 2008
1. Look for nursery furniture made from sustainable and renewable sources such as bamboo, cork or from trees harvested from renewable forests in which trees are planted for those cut down.
2. Recycle, Repurpose and Reclaim – three words to keep in mind when looking for environmentally friendly baby furniture. Many home furnishing manufacturers are now using reclaimed woods . As for repurposing, take a walk into any thrift store and let your imagination go wild.. Note the only exception to this rule: buy the crib and mattress new from a Green Vendor.
3. Buy locally if at all possible, doing so will reduce the carbon foot print required to transport the furniture. This is another reason to check out second hand stores for furniture you want, since that furniture has already made the trip once.
4. Avoid any furniture products created with particle board since formaldehyde is used to bind the wood particles. Formaldehyde is a volatile organic compound (VOC) and should be avoided. Also take note of paints and varnishes used on the furniture, as with the formaldehyde avoid VOC laden finishes.
5. Ask for natural fibers (silk, linen, cotton) for furniture fabrics and eco-friendly foam (soy foam is becoming more widely available) in sofa cushions and pillows.
BABY GOES GREEN
Solare Crib Ash Cloud with Moonlight Mobile from qCollection Junior Baby Furniture – a celebrity favorite counting among their fans: Gwyneth Paltrow . This eco-friendly baby crib adheres to strict sustainability standards. No use of toxic Formaldehyde! Safe for baby and for the Earth. ($1220 at qcollectionjunior.com).
Baby Natura Organic Crib Mattress is made with all-natural Talalay latex a renewable natural resource. The mattress is covered in a soft, European 100 percent organic cotton cover. Eco-conscious parents will also love the no-pesticide standard this company embraces. (naturaworld.com).
Blanket Friend made of 100% Organic Egyptian Cotton ($15) – (underthenile.com).
Read More »Color Trends 2008-2009 – The Nursery Issue 2008
Nursery color trends for 2008 and 2009 run the gamut from rich, bold and vibrant to soothing, calming and soft.
THE COLORS
Delicious browns from chocolate to mocha to espresso to brownie. Pinks from vintage rose to deep raspberry. Shades of blue from vibrant aqua to magical turquoise. Sage, a gray-green is being used as a neutral, along with organic tans, grays, black and white.
Read More »Design Star: Elizabeth Allen – The Nursery Issue 2008
Elizabeth Allen, former Bureau Fashion Editor for WWD and W Magazine , couture insider at Chanel, and a serious lover of all things fabric created Elizabeth Allen Atelier in 1998 after selling her handcrafted confections to ABC Carpet & Home.
Elizabeth has made her foray into the world of bebe and thankfully so. Her nursery linen collection designs are sophisticated, beautiful and machine washable! Beauty and practicality, perfect for new moms.
Elizabeth Allen Atelier baby crib linens and nursery bedding can be found at specialty boutiques. Pool Octavia Baby Crib Bedding shown on left.
Photo on left courtesy of Layla Grace.
Visit Layla Grayce to purchase online or for a list of all retailer locations – elizabethallen.com.
Read More »Amy Coe Nursery Collections at Babies R Us – The Nursery Issue 2008
Several collections of modern infant furniture, bedding, room décor, gifts and other infant accessories created by Amy Coe exclusively for Babies R Us: Pink Pop, Dot 2 Dot, Zoo Baby and Simply Swirls currently available only online will debut in 230 stores by the end of August.
Crib bedding sets include a fitted sheet, dust ruffle, bumper and comforter for $169.99. Three-piece receiving blanket sets are priced at $15.99 and individual fitted crib sheets for $12.99.
Read More »babyGap Enters the Nursery Business – The Nursery Issue 2008
If you love dressing baby in all things BabyGap, then you’re sure to love the news of BabyGap’s entry into the nursery bedding, furniture and decor business.
babyGap Home is offering sweet, adorable crib bedding at affordable prices. They have also teamed up with Dorel Fine Furnishings to make available stylish baby cribs and other nursery furniture.
babyGap nursery will be available online and at select “test” stores. Visit babyGap Nursery.
Read More »Baby Couture Inspired Crib Bedding – The Nursery Issue 2008
Retro is Now! 70s inspired baby T-shirt from childrensplace.com ($6.00). All You Need is Love crib bedding from Banana Fish captures the spirit of peace and love made popular in the early 70s. Retail locations at bananafish.com.
Elegant Princess Baby Nursery – The Nursery Issue 2008
The ultimate fairy-tale princess nursery comes to life in beautiful pastels, shimmering crystals, comfortable cottons, and whimsical artwork and area rugs. This nursery style is a design mix of shabby chic and modern traditional with uncluttered lines, patterns and rich elegance.
- Bunny Topiary Art - doodlefish.com
- Art for Kids Furniture Cherubini Crib in Versailles Crème ($3500).
- Maura Daniel Eleanor Chandelier ($600) –mauradaniel.com
- Bailey Swivel Glider Chair ($830) – shopfourseasonsfurniture.com
- Elizabeth Allen Atelier Ivory Cassandra 3 Piece Crib Set -Buy online at Layla Grayce or for all retailer locations: elizabethallen.com .
- Sherri Blum Designs Dream Topiary Child’s Rug – sherriblumdesigns.com
- StorkCraft Aspen Sleigh Combo Dresser ($315) – simplybabyfurniture.com
(Elizabeth Allen bedding image, courtesy of Layla Grayce.)
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