Guest Blog: 8 great kids spaces

A special treat today as this post comes courtesy of Jenn from the fabulous interiors inspiration blog Arcadian Home Decor! Hope you enjoy it while I enjoy a day off! Thanks Jenn! Take it away....

Hiya! I'm Jenn and I write for Arcadian Home Decor, an e-commerce website that specializes in top home decor ideas and trends from across the globe. As a kid I was always rearranging my bedroom furniture, and today I drive my husband nuts with my home decor ideas and addiction to buying home accessories, table decor, and more. I also love interior design websites that inspire readers, like noosh loves..., which will be my go-to site when I finally jump on the baby bandwagon. I'm very excited to be writing here today - thanks for this opportunity Tina!

While it's true that a lot of children's rooms are outfitted in bold colours in a more traditional way, kids spaces with an industrial twist are all the rage right now as families choose simple lines and modern furniture to dress up bedrooms, nurseries, and playrooms. Here are eight kids spaces with an industrial twist.

1. Fab floating furniture

This unusual bunk bed is very contemporary and appears to "float" at the top of the room - it frees up the area underneath for an activity table and more.

2. Gorgeous play space

This incredible playroom has everything little ones need for hours of fun - located in the top of a loft, the mulit-level industrial space also features built-ins and modern wall art.

3. Up on the roof

The rooftop great room seen here is ideal for a busy family and can accommodate everyone - there's a living room, table, clothing storage, and much more. The slanted ceiling gives it all an industrial twist.

4. Creating a cozy nook

An industrial space with exposed pipes, brick, and cement may not seem like the cosiest area for a new baby, but this freestanding wall adds instant intimacy to the baby room along with the wall decor.

5. Indoor playground

Kids spaces with an industrial twist allow for more whimsy - here, this little girl's bedroom also has a ladder and a globe swing suspended from the wood rafters.

6. Built-ins and mod furniture

This little one's bedroom can grow with her, as the space boasts some great transitional (and modern) pieces like cubbies and great avant-garde furniture. The ladder is a fun touch.

7. Big-boy room

Kids spaces with an industrial twist often have architectural details that can be found in their grown-up counterparts, like tall windows and a slanted ceiling.

8. Beautiful balcony

An open-concept room with an exposed balcony screams industrial chic, and is great for numerous kids who are sharing one larger space.

What do you think of the post? Comments are welcome! Don't forget to check out Arcadian Home Decor for more inspirations. Image Credits {1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8}

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Op-Shop Inspiration: Game On!

Today's post comes from my gorgeous friend Felicity Loughrey. Mum to 2 cute-as-buttons boys, Felicity writes for Vogue, interviews major handsome-as-hell celebrities like Matt Damon for GQ, and, being the wonder-mum she is, also blogs at Lustaday.

There’s something about rainy coast holidays. What to do? Board games! We found these beauties while on vacation. That vampire game is fabulous. Really fun.

And who can go past Battleships. Look at that kid’s hair; he looks like Christopher Atkin’s younger brother who never made it to Blue Lagoon. The price: only two clams.

I don’t really enjoy Snakes and Ladders – it feels too much like life. But my boys love it.

Op-Shop Inspiration: Bookmark This

Today's post comes from my gorgeous friend Felicity Loughrey. Mum to 2 cute-as-buttons boys, Felicity writes for Vogue, interviews major, handsome-as-hell celebrities like Matt Damon for GQ, and, being the wonder-mum she is, also blogs at Lustaday.

I have a terrible tardy habit with libraries. There are some libraries where I really shouldn’t show my face. But everyone wants their child to grow up in a home filled with books. The answer: the op-shop. On half price days, children’s books can be picked up for 50 cents. It’s hard and heavy work to find enough books to equal what you would spend on just one full-price tome.

This is what happens when Gen X have kids. They go bonkers when they find a Gremlins book in the op-shop, convincing their kids that it’s not scary at all. Check out Phoebe Cates hair and that blue dress.

Another great thing about thrifting for kids books – you find treasures you had as a child. I was a huge Robin Klein fan. Penny Pollard’s Letters was a Year 4 favourite of mine. And I totally remember this cook book.