Designing a nursery is more than just selecting a crib and a colour palette — it’s about crafting a nurturing sanctuary where beauty, function and early memories live in harmony. These five curated pieces combine considered design with comfort and practicality, elevating your baby’s first space into something truly special.
The Riverbank Stay & Play Mat by Avery Row
Softly padded and organically covered, this beautiful mat brings a gentle ripple of the countryside indoors. There are several other designs available but we love this riverbank pattern. One side is adorned with delicate grasses and lilypads in restful greens and blues; flip it, and a new design keeps your décor feeling fresh. Ideal for newborns, it transforms any floor into a serene patch for play, tummy time or simply cloud-gazing from the ground up.
£58
avery-row.com
Baby Björn’s Bouncer Balance Soft
Minimalist in silhouette, masterful in function — this ergonomic bouncer in new colour-way sand grey is a timeless addition to any modern nursery. Its soft, recycled fabric is gentle on baby skin and beautifully understated in tone. What begins as a soothing cradle from day one becomes, in time, a motor-skills playground as baby learns to self-rock. It’s motion with intention, housed in design that speaks softly.
£184.90
babybjorn.co.uk
Love to Dream Sleep Machine
Shaped like a simple white heart, this discreet gadget is anything but ordinary. Nine rhythmic soundscapes — from womb echoes to lullabies — help babies drift into deeper sleep, while smart cry detection means it knows when to step in. Add in Bluetooth, a gentle red night light, and the ability to record your own soothing voice, and you have a soundscape tailored to your child’s sleep rhythm and your interior palette alike.
£54.99
lovetodream.co.uk
Wild Chamomile Nappy Caddy by Avery Row
Complete your baby’s baby changing station with this lovely quilted nappy caddy. This soft, structured organiser proves that functional can still be beautiful. With inner compartments and outer pockets, there’s of space for all your changing needs — plus handles make the caddy portable so your essentials can always be close to hand. Its pretty wildflower print, which is available for a range of other products, in soft neutrals and ochres will work with most nursery schemes.
£44
avery-row.com
In the Forest Anti-Roll Changing Mat by The Little Bumble Co
Forest creatures peer out from this charming, wipe-clean changing mat, offering a quiet storybook moment to even the most practical of routines. Raised edges offer a sense of security, while the illustrated scene — with badgers, deer, and hedgehogs nestled among woodland foliage — adds a playful softness to your changing station.
£30
thelittlebumbleco.com
