Babesta Beat AW18

SUPERIOR INTERIORS

Perch toddler bed ,18000, $400.

Toddler time means a whole new look: something fun, playful but more grown up than the nursery. Artful or rockstar, and everything in between, it’s time to show off that personality!

B ack to school means back to the city, and back to the apartment living that we New Yorkers love. You remember choosing all of the nursery goodies when you were pregnant, but now baby’s a tot, and ready for their toddler conversion kit (don’t wait too long!), or, if you have the space, a big boy/girl bed. It’s an exciting time, as the room can take on more of your tot’s preferences. You know by now if you’re in girly girl territory or if you’ve got an indie rocker on your hands. As you amass the special items to give the room pizazz, think ahead about the basics, that you’ll need as they grow. From toddler bed to bed, to storage, a desk, and maybe a play table, there’s furniture that will help your child maximize their use of the bedroom, now that they’re not sleeping all day! With those items chosen, it’s time to add the personality, in the form of art, wallpaper, lighting and other decorative objects. Have fun!

DESK THE HALLS It’s good to start them early, establishing a place for them to do their homework, even if said homework is “light” at the beginning (that changes quickly enough)! A predictable homework spot will help with focus and self-discipline.

Brookyn desk , 24373, $575; Square stool , 43756, $98.

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babesta beat spring/summer 2014