Friday, June 30, 2017

Allez Allez! 12 Fab Finds to Show Your Love of Cycling

What better way to show your love of the Tour de France (other than going there, or riding a sportive) than buying a couple of velo-related pieces to decorate your man or woman cave? Benjamin shows us how…

Allez! Allez!

The prestigious Tour de France is one of the oldest organised cycling races in the world. Since the very first edition in 1903, this 21-day race through France has been getting hearts pumping. For cycling fans, the multi-stage race over 3500 kilometres is the pinnacle of competitive international cycling. Many of those fans are weekend warriors themselves, taking to country trails or city bike paths for one of the world’s favourite amateur sports and leisure activities.

Un vrai domestique

Now your domestic decor can reflect your passion for two-wheeled exercise. We’ve found a clutch of fun items inspired by cycling in general, and the Tour de France in particular. Note the colour palette – red, white and blue are the national colours of France; bright yellow with black accents are the tones most associated with Tour de France participants and their eye-popping jerseys. Perfect for a casual den, office or man (woman) cave, they’ll also help create an excellent atmosphere for watching all those superhero cyclists battle mountainous terrain, the elements, and each other – on the big screen television.

Polka dot, or maillot jaune?

It doesn’t take much to get the message across. Even small items such as the mugs you sip coffee from can broadcast your special interest. Take this graphic mug featuring that iconic yellow. £13.50

Crossbar optional

The couple that cycles together, stays together. We also love these his and hers cycling mugs from John Lewis. £5

Chopper

This miniature bike model makes a rather adorable conversation piece. A faithful scaled down replica of a real bike, it would look great atop a shelving unit or entertainment centre. This 70s “chopper” model is in bright orange for a slightly more badass hit of colour. £50

The Route Prints

These A2 giclee prints from London’s iconic Look Mum No Hands feature the essence of some of the most iconic theatres in cycling, the roads on which the greats fought and reputations were forged. Iconic mountains, fabulous scenery and beautiful styling. We love the orange and blue of the Ronde, but of course Ventoux is better suited to the Tour! £40

The Route prints

Shut Up Legs!

We’ve also some some great aspirational wall art. A favourite message – shut up, legs! – familiar to almost anyone who rides, adorns this Sassan Filsoof digital print. £85

Think of the hills

Tour de France yellow makes this limited edition giclee print on 100% cotton rag paper by Bristol based artist Lisa Takahashi an energetic accent for any wall. £225

Tour de force

Ride with the pack

For a more abstract allusion to cycle love (and one that will handily go with any existing style of decor or colour palette), we like this dynamic cast iron wall sculpture depicting a pack of racing cyclists crouched into the wind. £100

OK that’s enough for the armchair and weekend cycle buffs; we’ve found some things for those who take riding a bike seriously – those who use their bikes to commute or belong to a local touring club.

cycling wall artTake it outside

This bike shed is a practical solution for storing your wheels. Tucked into a garden or patio, it will shelter your trusty ride from the elements and thieves. Sturdy, good-looking and lockable, this bike store can accommodate two adult size bikes and assorted accessories. £339

And finally, because we know what you need, this puncture repair kit makes a great gift for the yourself or the cyclist in your life. Cold patches, tyre levers and adhesive makes this one elegant tin box of usefulness. £10

Enthusiasm for cycling always reaches a fever pitch in July. That’s when the super athletes of the Tour de France (and the other great distance bike races taking place in Europe) show us all what grit and determination on two wheels actually looks like. And that’s when we’ve dusted off our bikes, be they humble fixies or 16-gear war machines, and fallen in love with riding all over again. The cycling season is short, but you can keep the passion going with a few decorative reminders all year long.

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Allez Allez! 12 Fab Finds to Show Your Love of Cycling

What better way to show your love of the Tour de France (other than going there, or riding a sportive) than buying a couple of velo-related pieces to decorate your man or woman cave? Benjamin shows us how…

Allez! Allez!

The prestigious Tour de France is one of the oldest organised cycling races in the world. Since the very first edition in 1903, this 21-day race through France has been getting hearts pumping. For cycling fans, the multi-stage race over 3500 kilometres is the pinnacle of competitive international cycling. Many of those fans are weekend warriors themselves, taking to country trails or city bike paths for one of the world’s favourite amateur sports and leisure activities.

Un vrai domestique

Now your domestic decor can reflect your passion for two-wheeled exercise. We’ve found a clutch of fun items inspired by cycling in general, and the Tour de France in particular. Note the colour palette – red, white and blue are the national colours of France; bright yellow with black accents are the tones most associated with Tour de France participants and their eye-popping jerseys. Perfect for a casual den, office or man (woman) cave, they’ll also help create an excellent atmosphere for watching all those superhero cyclists battle mountainous terrain, the elements, and each other – on the big screen television.

Polka dot, or maillot jaune?

It doesn’t take much to get the message across. Even small items such as the mugs you sip coffee from can broadcast your special interest. Take this graphic mug featuring that iconic yellow. £13.50

Crossbar optional

The couple that cycles together, stays together. We also love these his and hers cycling mugs from John Lewis. £5

Chopper

This miniature bike model makes a rather adorable conversation piece. A faithful scaled down replica of a real bike, it would look great atop a shelving unit or entertainment centre. This 70s “chopper” model is in bright orange for a slightly more badass hit of colour. £50

The Route Prints

These A2 giclee prints from London’s iconic Look Mum No Hands feature the essence of some of the most iconic theatres in cycling, the roads on which the greats fought and reputations were forged. Iconic mountains, fabulous scenery and beautiful styling. We love the orange and blue of the Ronde, but of course Ventoux is better suited to the Tour! £40

The Route prints

Shut Up Legs!

We’ve also some some great aspirational wall art. A favourite message – shut up, legs! – familiar to almost anyone who rides, adorns this Sassan Filsoof digital print. £85

Think of the hills

Tour de France yellow makes this limited edition giclee print on 100% cotton rag paper by Bristol based artist Lisa Takahashi an energetic accent for any wall. £225

Tour de force

Ride with the pack

For a more abstract allusion to cycle love (and one that will handily go with any existing style of decor or colour palette), we like this dynamic cast iron wall sculpture depicting a pack of racing cyclists crouched into the wind. £100

OK that’s enough for the armchair and weekend cycle buffs; we’ve found some things for those who take riding a bike seriously – those who use their bikes to commute or belong to a local touring club.

cycling wall artTake it outside

This bike shed is a practical solution for storing your wheels. Tucked into a garden or patio, it will shelter your trusty ride from the elements and thieves. Sturdy, good-looking and lockable, this bike store can accommodate two adult size bikes and assorted accessories. £339

And finally, because we know what you need, this puncture repair kit makes a great gift for the yourself or the cyclist in your life. Cold patches, tyre levers and adhesive makes this one elegant tin box of usefulness. £10

Enthusiasm for cycling always reaches a fever pitch in July. That’s when the super athletes of the Tour de France (and the other great distance bike races taking place in Europe) show us all what grit and determination on two wheels actually looks like. And that’s when we’ve dusted off our bikes, be they humble fixies or 16-gear war machines, and fallen in love with riding all over again. The cycling season is short, but you can keep the passion going with a few decorative reminders all year long.

You May Also Like

Summery Colour Scheme: Cornfields and country lanes
Top Tips for Travel Photographers Part 1 – Get High, Get Close, Get Lost
French Country Living Style
Take your Living Outdoors: Top 10 Garden Furniture Finds

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Allez Allez! 12 Fab Finds to Show Your Love of Cycling

What better way to show your love of the Tour de France (other than going there, or riding a sportive) than buying a couple of velo-related pieces to decorate your man or woman cave? Benjamin shows us how…

Allez! Allez!

The prestigious Tour de France is one of the oldest organised cycling races in the world. Since the very first edition in 1903, this 21-day race through France has been getting hearts pumping. For cycling fans, the multi-stage race over 3500 kilometres is the pinnacle of competitive international cycling. Many of those fans are weekend warriors themselves, taking to country trails or city bike paths for one of the world’s favourite amateur sports and leisure activities.

Un vrai domestique

Now your domestic decor can reflect your passion for two-wheeled exercise. We’ve found a clutch of fun items inspired by cycling in general, and the Tour de France in particular. Note the colour palette – red, white and blue are the national colours of France; bright yellow with black accents are the tones most associated with Tour de France participants and their eye-popping jerseys. Perfect for a casual den, office or man (woman) cave, they’ll also help create an excellent atmosphere for watching all those superhero cyclists battle mountainous terrain, the elements, and each other – on the big screen television.

Polka dot, or maillot jaune?

It doesn’t take much to get the message across. Even small items such as the mugs you sip coffee from can broadcast your special interest. Take this graphic mug featuring that iconic yellow. £13.50

Crossbar optional

The couple that cycles together, stays together. We also love these his and hers cycling mugs from John Lewis. £5

Chopper

This miniature bike model makes a rather adorable conversation piece. A faithful scaled down replica of a real bike, it would look great atop a shelving unit or entertainment centre. This 70s “chopper” model is in bright orange for a slightly more badass hit of colour. £50

The Route Prints

These A2 giclee prints from London’s iconic Look Mum No Hands feature the essence of some of the most iconic theatres in cycling, the roads on which the greats fought and reputations were forged. Iconic mountains, fabulous scenery and beautiful styling. We love the orange and blue of the Ronde, but of course Ventoux is better suited to the Tour! £40

The Route prints

Shut Up Legs!

We’ve also some some great aspirational wall art. A favourite message – shut up, legs! – familiar to almost anyone who rides, adorns this Sassan Filsoof digital print. £85

Think of the hills

Tour de France yellow makes this limited edition giclee print on 100% cotton rag paper by Bristol based artist Lisa Takahashi an energetic accent for any wall. £225

Tour de force

Ride with the pack

For a more abstract allusion to cycle love (and one that will handily go with any existing style of decor or colour palette), we like this dynamic cast iron wall sculpture depicting a pack of racing cyclists crouched into the wind. £100

OK that’s enough for the armchair and weekend cycle buffs; we’ve found some things for those who take riding a bike seriously – those who use their bikes to commute or belong to a local touring club.

cycling wall artTake it outside

This bike shed is a practical solution for storing your wheels. Tucked into a garden or patio, it will shelter your trusty ride from the elements and thieves. Sturdy, good-looking and lockable, this bike store can accommodate two adult size bikes and assorted accessories. £339

And finally, because we know what you need, this puncture repair kit makes a great gift for the yourself or the cyclist in your life. Cold patches, tyre levers and adhesive makes this one elegant tin box of usefulness. £10

Enthusiasm for cycling always reaches a fever pitch in July. That’s when the super athletes of the Tour de France (and the other great distance bike races taking place in Europe) show us all what grit and determination on two wheels actually looks like. And that’s when we’ve dusted off our bikes, be they humble fixies or 16-gear war machines, and fallen in love with riding all over again. The cycling season is short, but you can keep the passion going with a few decorative reminders all year long.

You May Also Like

Summery Colour Scheme: Cornfields and country lanes
Top Tips for Travel Photographers Part 1 – Get High, Get Close, Get Lost
French Country Living Style
Take your Living Outdoors: Top 10 Garden Furniture Finds

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Thursday, June 29, 2017

Elephants, rollercoasters and rockets: The Idealist visits Andrew Martin

Elephants, rollercoasters and rockets: The Idealist visits Andrew Martin

Elephants, rollercoasters and rockets: The Idealist visits Andrew Martin

Three Great Summer Makeovers for Kids’ Bedrooms

Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with everything that you need to take care of for the kids. Summer’s an especially busy time: exams, last day of terms, summer holidays to think about, plan and then enjoy.

And as, just around the corner, the kids move up a year at school, it’s a great time to think about whether their bedrooms still give your growing kids what they need. Do they have enough storage space. Do they have a place to do their homework? Do they have somewhere to put their kit for their latest sporting obsession?

We’ve been working with our friends at Feather & Black to pick out some pieces from their best ranges for kids. But we don’t want to lose sight of the summer days that we look forward to every year. That’s why we’ve picked out some looks and colours that recall the lazy days of summer, the sunshine and the holidays that we all love.

The team at Feather & Black know that creating the perfect bedroom for your kids is just as important as designing your own space. In fact, some of their ranges are smaller versions of their main designs, so you can have a consistent look throughout the home if you want.

All the furniture we’ve chosen is in beautiful creams and light woods to keep the look fresh — and of course all of it is designed especially for kids through to teenagers.

Great Colours for Kids’ Bedrooms

We’re all familiar with the tradition of painting the nursery the palest pink or baby blue to welcome the new arrival, but as kids get older, you’ll soon find you’re better off with something that can stand the test of time and can grow with your kids.

Pale blues, white, navy and orange are all great colours for boys and girls. And grey is bang on trend too. Add pale window draperies in pure white or ivory colours or even the palest blue. You could also work with a navy and red palette for a slightly more formal and traditional feel.

Furniture and Fabrics

Keep furniture pale and fresh coloured and then layer on intensity with textiles, bed linens and throws. Stick to solid bold colours in blocks or stripes, but while it’s summer don’t be afraid to add hues that suggest sand and sun – red and orange and yellow, or the sweet pink of an ice cream. The goal with kids rooms is to balance the dynamism they love with the serenity they need, so feel free to draw from both ends of the colour spectrum.

We’ve picked out some great furniture and accessory options to work with from Feather & Black. Here they are front and centre in three kids bedroom themes with a summery vibe.

The Noah Range

  • Ideal for kids of all ages and modern and traditional homes
  • Palette: the cream painted poplar wood works with any colour scheme

The rounded corners and edges of this ivory-painted wood bed makes it perfect for kids.

A matching toybox keeps little kid toys neatly stowed.

The Noah bedroom furniture line is sturdily crafted from poplar. And its subtle star cut detail can be easily echoed in accessories like this sweetly glowing star lamp.

This nightlight has 12 different colour options. Remotely choose your child’s favourite colour or select the colour change function and watch them change at the selected speed.

Crisp Egyptian cotton linens in white and navy stars and polka dots complete the look and make this bed as inviting and friendly as a snug harbour in a storm.

Going Up in the World

  • Ideal for: growing families
  • Palette: Sunny oranges and reds, navy, solids and geometrics

Older kids get a kick out of bunk beds; parents love their space-saving properties. Siblings who share a bedroom or kids who love to have friends sleepover will enjoy these Noah bunk beds with a ladder to the top deck. You can even add room for a third with a handy trundle tucked underneath.

Fit beds with a crisp white and chevron striped duvet cover and pillows – available in 100% cotton in navy but personally we love the sunny feel of orange stripes.

When it’s back to the weekday school routine, desk and matching chair will help kids settle down to study. The desk is compact enough for a small bedroom, but you can add a desk tidy unit and shelf for maximum storage and efficiency.

These toy boxes can be used to store blankets or schoolbooks or even sports kit if toys have been outgrown. Add a sedate tabletop Lex lamp with a navy shade and a quilted throw in fiery orange for a quick hit of warm colour. Finally, a fun throw pillow in orange or red picks up the star shaped theme of the Noah collection furniture and completes the look with another pop of sunset colour.

Perfect Study and Storage Solutions

  • Ideal for: versatile storage and homework
  • Palette: Nautical blues and crisp white with pale wood

This effortlessly cool Archie cabin bed offers a contemporary bed for kids and teens, combining fun and practicality.

Kids can be difficult to please – they want the fresh style of nice furniture, but they’ve got so much stuff! Get the best of both worlds with the Archie cabin bed and accompanying furniture pieces. We suggest striped sheets on this one and recommend you team it with this chest of three drawers which fits neatly underneath the raised cabin bed. To keep with the lazy summer theme we recommend this origami boat lamp.

 

Add a beanbag chair or two in navy (or red if you want to add more colour) for lounging and your new bedroom is good to go. Finish off the nautical blue and cream theme with the matching stripes of the hand-woven 100% cotton Shelby rug.

Pulling together beautiful rooms for children is a challenge and a joy. You want to create an environment that sparks memories and encourages the daydreams that make childhood special.

At the same time you want to provide sturdy and sustainable furnishings that will keep them organized and secure. Working with a stylish summery theme that will stand the test of time and Feather & Black’s furniture collections designed specifically for youngsters is a great way to achieve both.

This is a sponsored post which may contain affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions expressed however are those of the author for The Idealist and are not of the sponsoring company.

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Three Great Summer Makeovers for Kids’ Bedrooms

Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with everything that you need to take care of for the kids. Summer’s an especially busy time: exams, last day of terms, summer holidays to think about, plan and then enjoy.

And as, just around the corner, the kids move up a year at school, it’s a great time to think about whether their bedrooms still give your growing kids what they need. Do they have enough storage space. Do they have a place to do their homework? Do they have somewhere to put their kit for their latest sporting obsession?

We’ve been working with our friends at Feather & Black to pick out some pieces from their best ranges for kids. But we don’t want to lose sight of the summer days that we look forward to every year. That’s why we’ve picked out some looks and colours that recall the lazy days of summer, the sunshine and the holidays that we all love.

The team at Feather & Black know that creating the perfect bedroom for your kids is just as important as designing your own space. In fact, some of their ranges are smaller versions of their main designs, so you can have a consistent look throughout the home if you want.

All the furniture we’ve chosen is in beautiful creams and light woods to keep the look fresh — and of course all of it is designed especially for kids through to teenagers.

Great Colours for Kids’ Bedrooms

We’re all familiar with the tradition of painting the nursery the palest pink or baby blue to welcome the new arrival, but as kids get older, you’ll soon find you’re better off with something that can stand the test of time and can grow with your kids.

Pale blues, white, navy and orange are all great colours for boys and girls. And grey is bang on trend too. Add pale window draperies in pure white or ivory colours or even the palest blue. You could also work with a navy and red palette for a slightly more formal and traditional feel.

Furniture and Fabrics

Keep furniture pale and fresh coloured and then layer on intensity with textiles, bed linens and throws. Stick to solid bold colours in blocks or stripes, but while it’s summer don’t be afraid to add hues that suggest sand and sun – red and orange and yellow, or the sweet pink of an ice cream. The goal with kids rooms is to balance the dynamism they love with the serenity they need, so feel free to draw from both ends of the colour spectrum.

We’ve picked out some great furniture and accessory options to work with from Feather & Black. Here they are front and centre in three kids bedroom themes with a summery vibe.

The Noah Range

  • Ideal for kids of all ages and modern and traditional homes
  • Palette: the cream painted poplar wood works with any colour scheme

The rounded corners and edges of this ivory-painted wood bed makes it perfect for kids.

A matching toybox keeps little kid toys neatly stowed.

The Noah bedroom furniture line is sturdily crafted from poplar. And its subtle star cut detail can be easily echoed in accessories like this sweetly glowing star lamp.

This nightlight has 12 different colour options. Remotely choose your child’s favourite colour or select the colour change function and watch them change at the selected speed.

Crisp Egyptian cotton linens in white and navy stars and polka dots complete the look and make this bed as inviting and friendly as a snug harbour in a storm.

Going Up in the World

  • Ideal for: growing families
  • Palette: Sunny oranges and reds, navy, solids and geometrics

Older kids get a kick out of bunk beds; parents love their space-saving properties. Siblings who share a bedroom or kids who love to have friends sleepover will enjoy these Noah bunk beds with a ladder to the top deck. You can even add room for a third with a handy trundle tucked underneath.

Fit beds with a crisp white and chevron striped duvet cover and pillows – available in 100% cotton in navy but personally we love the sunny feel of orange stripes.

When it’s back to the weekday school routine, desk and matching chair will help kids settle down to study. The desk is compact enough for a small bedroom, but you can add a desk tidy unit and shelf for maximum storage and efficiency.

These toy boxes can be used to store blankets or schoolbooks or even sports kit if toys have been outgrown. Add a sedate tabletop Lex lamp with a navy shade and a quilted throw in fiery orange for a quick hit of warm colour. Finally, a fun throw pillow in orange or red picks up the star shaped theme of the Noah collection furniture and completes the look with another pop of sunset colour.

Perfect Study and Storage Solutions

  • Ideal for: versatile storage and homework
  • Palette: Nautical blues and crisp white with pale wood

This effortlessly cool Archie cabin bed offers a contemporary bed for kids and teens, combining fun and practicality.

Kids can be difficult to please – they want the fresh style of nice furniture, but they’ve got so much stuff! Get the best of both worlds with the Archie cabin bed and accompanying furniture pieces. We suggest striped sheets on this one and recommend you team it with this chest of three drawers which fits neatly underneath the raised cabin bed. To keep with the lazy summer theme we recommend this origami boat lamp.

 

Add a beanbag chair or two in navy (or red if you want to add more colour) for lounging and your new bedroom is good to go. Finish off the nautical blue and cream theme with the matching stripes of the hand-woven 100% cotton Shelby rug.

Pulling together beautiful rooms for children is a challenge and a joy. You want to create an environment that sparks memories and encourages the daydreams that make childhood special.

At the same time you want to provide sturdy and sustainable furnishings that will keep them organized and secure. Working with a stylish summery theme that will stand the test of time and Feather & Black’s furniture collections designed specifically for youngsters is a great way to achieve both.

This is a sponsored post which may contain affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions expressed however are those of the author for The Idealist and are not of the sponsoring company.

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Three Great Summer Makeovers for Kids’ Bedrooms

Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with everything that you need to take care of for the kids. Summer’s an especially busy time: exams, last day of terms, summer holidays to think about, plan and then enjoy.

And as, just around the corner, the kids move up a year at school, it’s a great time to think about whether their bedrooms still give your growing kids what they need. Do they have enough storage space. Do they have a place to do their homework? Do they have somewhere to put their kit for their latest sporting obsession?

We’ve been working with our friends at Feather & Black to pick out some pieces from their best ranges for kids. But we don’t want to lose sight of the summer days that we look forward to every year. That’s why we’ve picked out some looks and colours that recall the lazy days of summer, the sunshine and the holidays that we all love.

The team at Feather & Black know that creating the perfect bedroom for your kids is just as important as designing your own space. In fact, some of their ranges are smaller versions of their main designs, so you can have a consistent look throughout the home if you want.

All the furniture we’ve chosen is in beautiful creams and light woods to keep the look fresh — and of course all of it is designed especially for kids through to teenagers.

Great Colours for Kids’ Bedrooms

We’re all familiar with the tradition of painting the nursery the palest pink or baby blue to welcome the new arrival, but as kids get older, you’ll soon find you’re better off with something that can stand the test of time and can grow with your kids.

Pale blues, white, navy and orange are all great colours for boys and girls. And grey is bang on trend too. Add pale window draperies in pure white or ivory colours or even the palest blue. You could also work with a navy and red palette for a slightly more formal and traditional feel.

Furniture and Fabrics

Keep furniture pale and fresh coloured and then layer on intensity with textiles, bed linens and throws. Stick to solid bold colours in blocks or stripes, but while it’s summer don’t be afraid to add hues that suggest sand and sun – red and orange and yellow, or the sweet pink of an ice cream. The goal with kids rooms is to balance the dynamism they love with the serenity they need, so feel free to draw from both ends of the colour spectrum.

We’ve picked out some great furniture and accessory options to work with from Feather & Black. Here they are front and centre in three kids bedroom themes with a summery vibe.

The Noah Range

  • Ideal for kids of all ages and modern and traditional homes
  • Palette: the cream painted poplar wood works with any colour scheme

The rounded corners and edges of this ivory-painted wood bed makes it perfect for kids.

A matching toybox keeps little kid toys neatly stowed.

The Noah bedroom furniture line is sturdily crafted from poplar. And its subtle star cut detail can be easily echoed in accessories like this sweetly glowing star lamp.

This nightlight has 12 different colour options. Remotely choose your child’s favourite colour or select the colour change function and watch them change at the selected speed.

Crisp Egyptian cotton linens in white and navy stars and polka dots complete the look and make this bed as inviting and friendly as a snug harbour in a storm.

Going Up in the World

  • Ideal for: growing families
  • Palette: Sunny oranges and reds, navy, solids and geometrics

Older kids get a kick out of bunk beds; parents love their space-saving properties. Siblings who share a bedroom or kids who love to have friends sleepover will enjoy these Noah bunk beds with a ladder to the top deck. You can even add room for a third with a handy trundle tucked underneath.

Fit beds with a crisp white and chevron striped duvet cover and pillows – available in 100% cotton in navy but personally we love the sunny feel of orange stripes.

When it’s back to the weekday school routine, desk and matching chair will help kids settle down to study. The desk is compact enough for a small bedroom, but you can add a desk tidy unit and shelf for maximum storage and efficiency.

These toy boxes can be used to store blankets or schoolbooks or even sports kit if toys have been outgrown. Add a sedate tabletop Lex lamp with a navy shade and a quilted throw in fiery orange for a quick hit of warm colour. Finally, a fun throw pillow in orange or red picks up the star shaped theme of the Noah collection furniture and completes the look with another pop of sunset colour.

Perfect Study and Storage Solutions

  • Ideal for: versatile storage and homework
  • Palette: Nautical blues and crisp white with pale wood

This effortlessly cool Archie cabin bed offers a contemporary bed for kids and teens, combining fun and practicality.

Kids can be difficult to please – they want the fresh style of nice furniture, but they’ve got so much stuff! Get the best of both worlds with the Archie cabin bed and accompanying furniture pieces. We suggest striped sheets on this one and recommend you team it with this chest of three drawers which fits neatly underneath the raised cabin bed. To keep with the lazy summer theme we recommend this origami boat lamp.

 

Add a beanbag chair or two in navy (or red if you want to add more colour) for lounging and your new bedroom is good to go. Finish off the nautical blue and cream theme with the matching stripes of the hand-woven 100% cotton Shelby rug.

Pulling together beautiful rooms for children is a challenge and a joy. You want to create an environment that sparks memories and encourages the daydreams that make childhood special.

At the same time you want to provide sturdy and sustainable furnishings that will keep them organized and secure. Working with a stylish summery theme that will stand the test of time and Feather & Black’s furniture collections designed specifically for youngsters is a great way to achieve both.

This is a sponsored post which may contain affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions expressed however are those of the author for The Idealist and are not of the sponsoring company.

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