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ike the comfort of a heartfelt embrace, the warm tones of Alexa Gigi’s nursery calm the senses and evoke a feeling of gentle love – perfect for a little one. Distractions have intentionally been kept to a minimum to allow a very cheeky and curious mind a place for downtime and solace for sleep. “I don’t know if it was hormone induced but the colour pink was my main inspiration – at the time I was pregnant it was popping up on my radar on my mood boards and trend pages for work,” muses her mother Magdalene. Whatever the inspiration, the pink hue of the room muted by some soft greys like the Pottery Barn Kids Reese cot and Nana Huchy star cushion, creates a haven for her little daughter. Magdalene has successfully translated pink in a manner which encourages others to be brave and think pink. Magdalene worked with the bones of the room to keep costs down. Painting the walls in Dulux Antique White with a donkey grey coloured carpet provided a great foundation to build the palette. “I started with selecting a shade of pink that would flatter the carpet and went from there,” says Magdalene. A standout in the space is the half wall with Dulux Feather Boa. Magdalene notes “It was a simple DIY home project (a matter of measuring, taping and a few licks of paint) yet it really lifts the room and makes it a little extra special.” The Animal Print Shop prints sit harmoniously over the half wall enhancing the transition of colour and adding playful interest for the eye. Magdalene has been a magazine and product stylist for the last twelve years and launched The Bebe Style Co., a nursery and children’s room interior styling service. Based on her philosophy of creating pretty, practical and liveable spaces that grow with a family, Magdalene wanted to 124 WWW.MINTYMAGAZINE.COM.AU
give Alexa a room that was baby appropriate but with a little rearranging could easily transition to a toddler’s room in a few years. Magdalene explains “that’s why I opted for a non-traditional nursing chair that could live in our bedroom or living area once I was finished feeding.” Magdalene has achieved longevity with the interior as “nearly two years later it’s still going strong” and the chosen pieces are growing with Alexa who is now on the move and keen to explore her nursery from different angles. As a Sydney dweller, the challenge of maximising space became an opportunity for Magdalene to add well-considered design elements to the mix. Enter the H&G Designs suede leather ladder which provides a ‘shelfie’ with a small footprint – a perfect house guest. Most importantly the floor space has been retained for the priorities of play and discovery – a must for any child. The textures captured in Alexa’s nursery help enhance the visual appeal and set the scene for the calming and sensory experience of the space. Magdalene’s attention to textual details using elements such as a HK Living rattan chair from Luumo Design, Langdon LTD shag cushions, a Pottery Barn Kids delaney rug and a Kate & Kate alpaca thwwrow further soften this beautiful and feminine space. As Magdalene confirms “It’s funny being a stylist and a lover of all pretty things – my overall favourite thing about the space is how it makes me feel. I spend a lot of time within those four walls, sometimes with a screaming baby, and for the most part I feel very comfortable and relaxed.”
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