Room Design & Inspiration

Explore our Room Design and Inspiration blog for expert advice on creating luxurious nurseries and children’s rooms. From high-end children’s beds to bespoke nursery furniture and decor, find curated ideas that blend functionality with elegance, perfect for discerning parents.




Top Summer 2022 Nursery Trends And How To Create Them
  Summer is just around the corner! So there’s no better time than now to spruce up their nursery room and inject some summer spirit. Here are the trends that need to be on your...
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Traditional British nursery items to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
It’s the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and there’s lots to celebrate! Here at The Baby Cot Shop, we’re showcasing the most traditionally British nursery essentials to mark the big oc...
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Everything You Need To Know About Regency-Style Nurseries And Why They're Trending
  It’s officially the Regency-style décor season when it comes to nurseries and everyone is cordially invited to give it a go. Want to know more? This trend of the moment is set...
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Introducing The Balmoral Collection: The Exquisite Bridgerton-esque Nursery Furniture Range
  Breaking news! The latest Lady Whistledown column is out and guess what has featured? Only the most charming, Bridgerton-esque nursery furniture range that everyone is raving ...
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Elegant Floral Décor Essentials For A Summery Nursery Makeover
  Is it too early to give your nursery a splash of summer? Absolutely not! Cover their room with delicate florals for an easy and elegant win. We love big, beautiful flower desi...
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How To Create A Jungle-Themed Nursery In 4 Simple Steps
  Loving jungle-inspired interiors? You can do it in your baby’s nursery too. Your Pinterest Board can officially become a reality, thanks to The Baby Cot Shop’s exotic jungle d...
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Want To Give Their Nursery A Royal Makeover? Here's How In 4 Simple Ways
  This April is a monumental month for royal birthdays – the Queen officially turns 96 (although it’s celebrated in June) and Prince Louis turns 4. So it’s no surprise that rega...
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Mother's Day Done Your Way: How To Celebrate Being A Mum In 4 Special Ways
  It’s Mother’s Day 2022, which means one thing – it’s time to celebrate how incredible all mums are. Of course, we believe mums should be tooting their own horn every single da...
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Easter Nursery Décor That’ll Be Trending Throughout Spring/Summer 2022
  Easter is all about new beginnings, so it’s the most appropriate time to do a seasonal nursery refresh. We’re loving Easter interiors right now, especially ones that will stil...
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Trending Spring Wallpaper That Completely Transforms Their Nursery
  Here at The Baby Cot Shop, we dub wallpaper as the top way to revamp a nursery. That’s because it adds a sense of nature and wilderness to a room, whilst being vibrant and ene...
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7 Essentials From The Baby Cot Shop That Can Really Improve Your Little One's Sleep
  When it comes to bedtime, we’re all for products that help lull your child into a peaceful slumber and keep them comforted throughout the night. So at The Baby Cot Shop, we r...
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The Top Spring 2022 Nursery Trends
Adieu winter, hello spring! As the sun starts to shine again and the days become longer, it’s the perfect time to give your little angel’s room a seasonal refresh. Give their s...
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The Most Imaginative Beds That Are Perfect For Sleeping And Playing In
    Your tot deserves a bed of dreams. At The Baby Cot Shop, we’re pioneers in beautiful, bespoke beds that add a magical touch to every room.   Best of all, whether they’re s...
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The Baby Cot Shop team share their top tips and buys for expecting parents.
  Expecting a baby? This incredible journey you’re on can also be overwhelming. Where do you begin? What should you buy? Fear not, The Baby Cot Shop team are here to lend a hel...
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Comforting linen to bring on your family travels (you won't regret it)
Mum hack: when going away, bring your little one’s favourite linen. Why? The familiar smell of home will help them relax, feel comforted in new surroundings and aid sleep.
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Why we Love White Nurseries (and you should too!)
When it comes to the colour white you may be thinking that it's not high on your list of choices when decorating your babies nursery, too bland maybe? Today we are going to be s...
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Valentine's Day gifts to your little one that slot perfectly into their nursery
When it comes to spoiling your little bundle, tot or tweenager this Valentine’s Day, gift them something they’ll cherish forever. Nothing says ‘You’re my favourite person in the world’ li...
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The Most Luxurious Baby and Nursery Gifts for Chinese New Year
  Chinese New Year has begun! The festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, is celebrated by 2 billion people worldwide. On the agenda this year is time spent with loved ones...
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Baby nursery interior design trends to get on board with this month
Nursery room makeover in the works? These interior design trends are set to sweep the charts this year (bonus – they’re timeless, so won’t be going out of style anytime soon). 
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The Baby Cot Shop’s Nursery Trend Predictions for 2022
2022 brings with it heaps of exciting nursery trends. From pretty purple hues to statement lighting, here are our Nursery Trend Predictions for 2022... PANTONE PURPLE Purple may just be t...
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The Baby Cot Shop’s Luxury Christmas Gift Guide for the Whole Family
Tis the season to buy the most premium, elegant Christmas gifts for the whole family. Ready to give Santa a run for his money? Look no further than these best-sellers from The ...
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The Baby Cot Shop’s Founder, Toks Aruoture, is the new face of London billboards
Have you spotted our founder Toks Aruoture on billboards around the capital promoting accounting company Sage? Here’s everything you need to know about The Baby Cot Shop’s latest (and ext...
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10 Independent Children's Brands you can find at The Baby Cot Shop
Searching for a special gift for a friend’s new bundle of joy or wanting to treat your little one to something extraordinary? From The Baby Cot Shop’s exclusive range of premium linen, wa...
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Entrepreneur Mums Month: The Power of Manifestation
It’s officially Entrepreneur Mums Month at The Baby Cot Shop! An initiative that’s part of our Entrepreneurial Women Campaign, we’re celebrating incredible businesswomen and inspiring the...
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The Baby Cot Shop's Top Autumn 2021 Nursery Trends
The trend that boomed last autumn isn’t going anywhere. Say hello to cottagecore and The Baby Cot Shop’s nursery edition – mini cottagecore. Mini cottagecore celebrates the British countr...
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The Most Magical Finishing Touches Every Baby Nursery Needs
When designing your sweetheart’s nursery, we love looking at the finer details. These small, beautiful additions make a big impact to their snuggly space, so get ready to jazz things up. ...
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Half Term Essentials for Baby's First Holiday
Your baby’s first holiday is both daunting and exciting! With half term on the horizon, here are the essentials you’ll want to pack, whether you’re escaping to somewhere exotic...
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4 Meaningful Must-Do's During your Third Trimester
The third trimester comes with lots of challenges – fatigue, stress and emotions running high to name a few. But we’re here to make you feel excited and prepped for your little darling’s ...
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Meaningful Symbols Every Uplifting Baby Nursery Needs
When nursery décor has symbolic meanings, it makes us smile even more. These can be small, subtle symbols on linen prints or big, bold items such as fluffy rugs. Whichever tickles your fa...
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6 Baby Essentials to Invest in During your First Trimester
Welcome to the first trimester! You may be keeping your exciting baby news to yourself or perhaps you can’t keep it a secret any longer – either way you’ll want to start thinking about yo...
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The Next Chapter of our Interiors of Hope Campaign is Here
After the huge success of The Baby Cot Shop’s Interiors of Hope campaign (which launched in January 2021), it only seems right to celebrate motherhood, inspirational nurseries and message...
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5 Positive Affirmations to Practice Whilst Prepping a Baby Nursery
Mums-to-be, listen up. We know pregnancy and prepping for your baby can be daunting and overwhelming. But did you know that practising positive affirmations can uplift you and put you in ...
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5 Back to School Nursery Room Must-Haves
It’s that time of year…again! A new term has begun and the excitement is real. Whether your little one is embarking on their first day of nursery (eeeek!) or progressing into a new form a...
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Our Favourite Celebrity Nurseries and How to Get the Look
We’re always on the lookout for the most luxurious celebrity nurseries. So we’ve rounded up four of our favourite A-Lister baby hubs that have us starry-eyed. Read on for some serious nur...
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Our Favourite Animal Nursery Wall Art and their Meanings
Looking for an adorable touch to your little one’s nursery? Choose an animal wall art. Why are animal paintings a mum favourite? Firstly, they’re eye-catching, soothing and uplifting, add...
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Top Toy Travel Buddies for Jet-Setting Tots 
Heading on holiday? Whether it’s via plane, train, cruise or car, all travelling tots need a snuggly friend by their side. So treat your tiny travellers to these adorable, keep...
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The Most Stylish Swivel Nursery Chairs
This season, swivel armchairs are on the hot list. Designed to give you versatility and a practical feeding solution, these accent chairs certainly don’t compromise on style. Put these st...
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Elegant Touches all Baby Nurseries Need
Small, chic details and decor give every nursery a magical touch. This can range from exquisite furniture embellishments and intricate wallpaper designs to linen embroidery and gold accen...
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How to Make a New Sleeping Environment Feel Like Home: Hotel Edition
Going on holiday? Hooray! But the big question on every mum’s mind is: how will my baby be sleeping in the hotel room? Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered – from wind down time to ensuring ...
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Summer Holiday Travel Essentials from The Baby Cot Shop
Vacaying or staycaying this summer? Whichever journey you’re embarking on, make sure to pack our top travel essentials. Mums, meet the staple summer items from The Baby Cot Sho...
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How to Kit Out Baby's Nursery Sustainably
With sustainable lifestyles on the rise, it’s no wonder us mums are making it more of a priority. So if you’re kitting out your little munchkin’s nursery and want to keep things eco-frien...
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4 Best Ways To Bond With Your Baby During Bath Time
Bath time is the perfect environment to bond with your little bundle. These special moments are all about making baby feel secure and comforted – and trust us, you’ll cherish these memori...
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How to Keep Your Baby and Their Nursery Cool in The Heat
It’s officially summer 2021. Hooray! Whilst you enjoy the balmy days, it’s important to ensure your baby stays cool (always check the back of their neck, head and stomach to as...
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Summer Sleep Routines: The Do’s and Don’ts
The warmer weather brings with it lots of challenges for babies and children. One of these is sleep routines and as many mums will agree, summer can rock the boat! Take a look ...
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The Baby Cot Shop’s Summer 2021 Nursery Trend Report
Planning on updating your little one’s nursery this summer? Get to know the must-have trendS that are set to be big, big news…   TREND #1: CLASHING PATTERNS     ...
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How to Choose the Right First Bed for Your Little Dreamer!
Is your little one ready for their own B-E-D? We know this can be one of the biggest transitions yet – and that includes for mums too (after all, it feels like yesterday that they were sn...
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7 Pram Accessories for Half Term Walks
Take walks, outings and adventures to the next level this Half Term with these handy buggy accessories…   Ellie Changing Bag in Blue Pram walks made elegant with the Ellie Chan...
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 4 Essentials For a Peaceful Wind-down Time
The key to your baby’s bedtime routine is wind-down time. But what exactly is it? Wind-down time refers to preparing your little one for a peaceful night’s sleep, which usually starts aro...
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Black and White Nursery Essentials For Baby Sensory Development
Monochrome baby nurseries aren’t just a trend, they’re a sensory experience for your little one. That’s right, black and white furniture, décor and toys help increase your baby’s visual d...
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Sleeping Milestone: How to Transition Them Into Their Own Nursery Bed
Once your baby reaches six months, they’ll be ready to sleep in a cot in their own room. Truth be told, this is a big step for mum and baby, so it’s important to transition at your own pa...
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