You will have seen peaks of Bond’s nursery on Instagram, or already seen The Chalkboard article that went up the opposite day. Both approach I’m so excited to provide the full tour of Bond’s nursery.
We determined to work with David Ko of Maison Ko and we’re so thrilled with the outcomes, I can’t even put it into phrases. It’s good.
David was such a pleasure to work with. He completely executed my imaginative and prescient and understood that though it’s a nursery, it’s additionally a room that Bond can develop into. General the vibe was texture, depth, impartial however wealthy colour with attention-grabbing touches to make the room distinctive.
You may store the entire nursery look right here and within the meantime, learn on to study the entire course of and the small print that introduced the imaginative and prescient collectively.
Step Inside Bond’s Nursery
What was the primary piece or concept that kicked off the entire imaginative and prescient for the nursery?
DK: The concept actually laid the groundwork for Bond’s nursery was performing some type of mural wall therapy. At first, we have been wanting into hiring an artist to do a customized hand-painted mural, however then we got here throughout this wallpaper and knew it was the one. We wished it to really feel moody, but nonetheless a contact whimsical—one thing that Bond might develop into and never really feel completely new child. The colours within the wallpaper actually impressed the remainder of the room and led the general course.
LB: The imaginative and prescient of child Bond’s nursery was to include texture, inventive wallpaper, however with out feeling too thematic. The room needed to have depth with calming and soothing vitality for the child. Merely getting into the room is an expertise, and together with purposeful, distinctive particulars, meditation chimes, and purple lights, David labored with me to execute our imaginative and prescient completely.
We centered on texture and richness with deep shades of evergreen and chocolate brown. I didn’t need it to really feel beige and muted—reverse, truly. I additionally wished the nursery to inform a narrative, so many components are personalised: from particular books, to Michael’s silver child rattle, to photos and particulars.
Bringing within the child ingredient was clearly vital, however I challenged David and his workforce to do one thing you don’t see on Instagram on a regular basis. For instance, the darker crib (lighter model right here) feels masculine, but there’s nonetheless a baby-esque aura.
Additionally, I’m big on group—every drawer, closet space, and shelf is effectively organized with thought and goal in order that when the child arrived, all the things was streamlined.
What did you need this nursery to really feel like—for you, for the child, and for your loved ones?
DK: After we began working collectively, all Lauryn advised me was that she didn’t need it to really feel like a typical beige nursery. She wished it to really feel elevated but approachable, suited to a new child, however not overly stylish or one thing you’ve seen a thousand instances. Lauryn wished it to be an area that felt distinctive and really particular for Bond.
LB: Together with our dwelling being a spot the place we will all recharge, every baby is exclusive and deserves their very own house that displays their essence. My daughter’s room is type of a pinkish-lilac and white, and my son’s room could be very a lot a rock ‘n roll vibe. The brand new child additionally wants his personal second and David and his workforce actually helped us to realize Bond’s essence.
It brings me pleasure to create areas for kids to chill out their nervous system. My Mother did it for me by stitching curtains and cover covers and making my room particularly tailor-made to me. I bear in mind loving to be in my room and feeling comforted in my bed room. So creating that for my very own children is a precedence. It’s humorous, my Dad walked into the child’s nursery the opposite day and stated, “Your Mother was identical to this with you and your sister, Faye.”
In my method to motherhood, one thing that’s crucial to me and my husband is that our house is a peaceable place- a sanctuary has at all times been the imaginative and prescient. We don’t need chaos within the home- it’s a spot the place our kids hopefully really feel protected and calm. After they stroll into their rooms, I need them to really feel serene with a pleasant frequency and vitality. We wish to concentrate on the 5 senses, which suggests mild dimmers, purple lights, chimes, cozy blankets, Bossa nova or basic jazz music, and in the end areas that replicate their particular person personalities.
My neighborhood doesn’t see the homemaker aspect of me fairly often, it’s lots of enterprise on social media- however at my core, that’s who I’m. I really like making each space of our dwelling enjoyable and arranged for my household. We at all times have Bossanova taking part in, moody lighting, a roaring hearth, numerous snack plates, and non-toxic candles burning. As you possibly can see, I really like a vibe. So does David Ko and his team- they totally perceive the 5 senses.
DK: My workforce and I consider {that a} dwelling or house needs to be a sensory expertise, which suggests we wish to design with the 5 senses in thoughts. Lauryn is like-minded, so she fully understood after we prompt sure components of the nursery. From the way in which the textures really feel, to how the colours and tones work together, to the ambient music taking part in, and even the scent—whether or not from a non-toxic candle or recent flowers—it’s all rigorously thought-about. It’s not overt or in-your-face, however a refined interaction that you simply solely discover when you’ve left the room.
Have been there any must-have items or private touches you knew needed to be within the house from day one?
LB: Household images, ultrasound picture, classic frames, particular stuffed animals, natural bedding, household heirlooms, meditation music, numerous pure mild, and non-toxic paint/supplies.
How did you discover the stability between excessive design and child-friendly consolation?
LB: Constructing a palette that felt refined, however with that juvenile really feel. Ensuring to make use of a colour. Including playful touches just like the artwork and animal motifs just like the Giraffe Basket from Pottery Barn. Making the altering desk a major occasion on high of the dresser and highlighting the crib with a shifting cellular – I really like motion, in order that was high of thoughts.
DK: Much like what Lauryn stated, simply because one thing isn’t particularly made for a nursery or listed within the new child class on a web site doesn’t imply it may’t be used as such—it’s all about perspective. For instance, the dresser we chosen isn’t technically a altering desk, nor does it have an identical topper, however we favored the look and wished to include burl wooden, so we bought it and located a topper that matched. We additionally wished customized material within the room, particularly for the reason that home windows are totally different sizes. Whereas most would go for a playful, child-like print, we selected one thing extra impartial so it wouldn’t compete with the wallpaper, including a wall-to-wall valance with a scalloped edge to keep up a youthful really feel. When designing nurseries, I at all times prioritize consolation the place my purchasers want it—in any other case, why not usher in a classic piece or a rouched pendant?
What function did sustainability play in your decision-making?
LB: Together with every of our children’ rooms feeling like a protected, restful sanctuary, it’s crucial to us that we use sustainable supplies, merchandise, and go as non-toxic as doable.
Since shifting to Austin, my husband and I’ve switched to utilizing non-toxic products- that features even the home paint. We let this paint off-gas earlier than bringing in all of the furnishings.
To maintain it clear, the designer, David, and I picked stunning non-toxic paint, added Jaspr air scrubbers, and put in blackout shades for ambiance with purple mild bulbs within the lights. We selected non-toxic provides (Department Fundamentals, Coterie diapers and wipes, and natural wooden toys). You actually can ‘really feel’ the distinction if you go non-toxic- it’s wild, it regulates your nervous system. It makes the child’s room really feel very grounding.
Have been there any compromises you needed to make (house, time, funds, and many others.) that ended up understanding fantastically in the long run?
LB: Some enjoyable issues that ended up understanding: David lined the cumbersome, lengthy twine for our air scrubber- he used a good looking brown twine cowl from Pierce & Ward to hide it- appears like a particular element. He additionally took all of the plug wall covers off and changed them with elevated gold ones. He even considered towel hooks- they’re stunning with natural cotton waffle towels draped over them- all the things flows. It’s considerate. I like that for child Bond.
DK: To be trustworthy, I believe we have been capable of make all the things Lauryn wished work. The house was a visitor room earlier than, so there was some patchwork we would have liked to do (there was a TV and a floating shelf, for instance), however apart from that, Lauryn got here to us with a funds and a time-frame she wanted the nursery carried out by, and we made it occur.
Which piece or nook of the room feels probably the most private to you—and why?
LB: There’s slightly marble desk subsequent to the rocking chair that has tiny child photos of me and my husband after we have been little- then a purple mild lamp provides the frames a tender glow at night time.
The temper feels simply right- it’s Bond’s particular spot.
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x, Lauryn
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