Keia's Lavender Scandinavian Play Area
Friday, May 24, 2019
Welcome to Keia's Play Area
Recently, I found fulfillment in decorating my daughter's nursery and play area. Maybe because growing up I've always daydreamed of me having a pretty room. Don't get me wrong, I had a nice room full of Boyzone & Spice Girls pin ups (hihi) but because my Mama was an interior designer (we even had a furniture factory) I was used to seeing really pretty rooms from her portfolio and piles of home magazines. So when we moved toazaaaz our new house, Keia's nursery and play area were my priorities.
I first decorated her whimsical nursery last year (check my blog about Keia's Nursery HERE) then this January, I started her play area project. It took a while because of budget, I don't want to buy something that I really don't want just so I could fill up the space. The main theme, like what I said about the nursery, is still Scandinavian with a touch of Lavender. I am also inspired by my mommy friends teaching their kids the Montessori approach where it's essential to have a prepared environment so I incorporated it also in the play area.
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| Keia's Lavender Scandinavian Playarea |
Keia's Play Area is just small and has only three sides. Below the window is a pull-up bar and a mirror. On the right side is where I put her wooden toys, plush toys and books.
Scandinavian Design Tip: Furniture should be neutral and bright, featuring natural or white woods and light colors fabrics. Natural textiles and rustic woods dominate the living space
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| Right side area |
Scandinavian Design Tip: Colorful accents are a must. Introduce bold accents or like Keia's room, soft pastels hues
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| Neutral tones and lavender are the main theme |
White Open Shelf | Happy Kiddos PH
P2,000
Open shelves are perfect for play areas so kids can easily access their toys.
Scandinavian Design Tip: When designing a space for your little one, you also have to think like them. Look for scaled down furniture
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| All the furniture pieces here are scaled down to Keia's size - the shelves, bin and even the two layers of book shelves are within her reach |
Play Mat | The Kiddi Company
P2499
When Keia was still an infant, I bought these for her safety as she might trip.
Beige Pouffe Stool | Ikea/Furniture Source
P3,999
It's comfy and functional. Adult can sit on it while playing with their LO and it helps infants to learn how to stand up on their own too, plus it also adds pretty effect on the over all styling.
Sheep Rocker
Gift from Keia's Ninang Hancel
Sleepy Sack | Funnest
P 1095 - P 1695
Used as storage bins for Keia's plush toys. I also put here toys that are not really nice on display (hihi- it's a tip) like the plastic ones and stuff toys of famous characters.
Cloud Hook | Shoppee
P 103 each
Clouds are very Scandinavian. Graphic prints and simple patterns are most definitely Scandi-chic
Wooden Toy Camera | Artees Collection
P 300
Toys like this encourages imaginative play
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| Keia's Newborn Photos |
Frames displayed on the side are Keia's newborn pictorial because I want to remember them forever.
Tip: Instead of going to a printing shop, invest in an affordable but good quality printer. This was my learning because I've been printing a lot of pictures for my house and it turned out cheaper if I print at home.
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| Plush Toys inside the Sleep Sack |
Plush Toys
These are mostly gifts to Keia
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| White walls with Neutral accents |
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| Wooden frames and illustrations I created thru Photoshop |
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| Finally, I saw a Nordic decor with purple color |
Nordic Wooden Star Hanging Decor | Lazada
P 279
Wooden Frames | Japan Home
P 88
They're so cheap but looks really nice. It also has plastic cover not glass so it's safe. I created the illustrations on the three frames because I wanted to incorporate lavender colors and I can't see a free downloadable images on the net.
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| This Lavender flower smells really good! |
P395 for two
True to the theme, I knew I needed to put a fresh Lavender plant in Keia's room, and look it even has a flower! Plants give a refreshing vibe in any room especially if it has a lavender scent like this.
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| Another one of Keia's newborn photos alongside this pretty wooden rainbow toy |
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| Shelf with wooden toys |
I invested in buying wooden toys because they are more durable and pretty to look at
Rattan Boxes | SM Department Store
P 230 - 250
Looked for wooden trays as it looks nice on my shelf. Good thing I foundt these at SM
Pastel Wooden Rainbow | Mikella & Co
P1000
Lacing Toys | Littlest Setter
P550
Wooden Nesting Dolls | Super Toy Store
P 280
Wooden Mannequin Puppet | Super Toy Store
P 260
Wooden Pebbles | Water & Lighting
A gift from a good friend. These products are made in the Philippines and are exported to the US
Scandinavian Design Tip: Pass on cheap, plastic playthings in favor of toys that encourage imaginative play.
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| Books & Bookshelves |
Reading is very essential even at a very young age so her books are as plenty as her toys. The shelves are gifts from us by Keia's Ninong but if you want a similar item you can check Ikea's spice rack.
Purple Pompoms | Shoppee
P150-200
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| These are shelves that Keia can reach. It's actually one of her fave activities - getting all the books and removing it from the shelf. |
Located on the opposite side is Keia's Kitchen and Cube Set. Though this area is still unfinished it looks better now than before.
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| Left side of the room |
Keia Lavender Bunting
From her baby shower two year ago
Pastel Tassel | Celebrations by Party Central
P280
Used for decoration on Keia's high chair during her birthday
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| Keia Bunting |
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| Another pretty corner |
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| Kitchen & Dining |
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| This Kitchen was our birthday gift to Keia |
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| Wooden Cupcake from Ninong Alex |
P2900
Mike and my birthday gift to Keia. It's one of the cheapest styles but because it's minimal we both liked it.
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| Pretty Wooden House Shelf |
Purple Wooden House Wall Shelves | Shoppee
1,041
This was perfect for the Scandinavian theme with the color I love.
P550
Unicorn Plush Toy | Spinkie
$32
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| Cube Set - table and chair |
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| My First Book - Montessori Practical Life |
P6,900
This was a gift to Keia by our Ninang Lelet. It's Keia's new chair and table which doubles as step stools. She can use it until she turns 5 years old. She really loves sitting here while playing with her wooden toys
Montessori First Book | Parenting Emporium
P2,960
A new purchase. We will bring this to our next travel and hopefully Keia will get distracted with it (she hasn't used it until now)
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| Wooden Strider |
Wooden Strider | Happy Story Co
This was a gift from one of Keia's Ninongs. She hasn't learned riding it on her own yet but it was a big hit from older kids during Keia's birthday
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| Wooden Crate with wooden toys |
Wooden Crate | Gift from Ninang Kris
The crate is perfect for the play area. Inside this crate are wooden toys gifted by Keia's Ninongs and Ninangs.
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| Keia's Play Area |
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| Keia enjoying her cube set |
Here's a breakdown of my expenses
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