With a new baby due in just a few weeks, Caroline and her partner wanted to transform their large bedroom into a space that worked as both a parents' retreat and a nursery. They were considering a neutral palette but wanted guidance on how to make the room feel warm, calming and connected to this new chapter of family life.

As well as prepping the space for the new baby, Caroline wanted to give her 5 year old’s bedroom a makeover, so they’d all have a new space to nest into.

Throughout the house, many of the rooms were painted in the same magnolia tone. This project presented an opportunity to create a main bedroom with a distinct atmosphere – somewhere softer, more intimate and better suited to the months ahead. The room needed to feel nurturing without becoming overly themed or child-focused.

Caroline wanted her daughter’s room to be colourful, fun and something that would she wouldn’t age out of within three years.

For the parents’ and baby room, I recommended a soft green which I suggested they carry across the walls, trim and ceiling to create a cocooning effect.

Caroline was drawn to the idea of a painted arch behind the cot, and together we explored different ways it could work within the room. We landed on a muted rose pink that complemented the green beautifully and helped define the nursery area without feeling overly decorative.

To complete the scheme, I advised on curtain selections and provided recommendations for lighting that would support both relaxation and the practical realities of life with a newborn.

The finished room feels calm, warm and nurturing. The soft green creates a sense of enclosure and rest, while the rose-pink arch brings a touch of personality to the nursery corner. Together, they transformed a large room into a space designed for nesting, connection and the early years of family life.