Nursery Decor

Rugs, throws and decorative pieces for a baby's room

Our nursery decor brings together the rugs, textiles and accessories that make a baby's room feel lived in. Decorative pieces form the largest part of the range, among them a few baby mobiles, prints and posters for the wall, and ornaments for a shelf. Textiles come next, led by cotton throws, and rugs cover the floor. Furniture, bookshelves and toys have their own kids' room ranges, so this one keeps to the finishing touches.

Choosing a nursery rug: size and placement

Start with where the rug will go. A rug beside the cot gives bare feet somewhere warm during night feeds, while a larger one under a nursing chair or across a play corner marks out a zone of its own. Measure the space first and leave a little floor showing at the edges, so the rug lies flat rather than curling up against the skirting. Our rugs run up to 200cm long, and a few reach 130cm across, a size that can fill the middle of a smaller nursery. On a smooth hard floor, a non-slip underlay helps keep the rug in place once your baby starts crawling and pulling up.

Wool, cotton and blends for the nursery

Fabric leads the range, with wool and cotton at its heart. We stock rugs in 100% wool, a springy fibre that feels warm underfoot and recovers well from crawling knees and wheeled toys. A few rugs come in cotton or jute instead, though wool gives a little more cushioning for floor play. Cotton runs through our throws and other textiles, including blends where polyester adds strength and viscose a softer drape.

Keeping nursery rugs and throws fresh

A nursery sees milk, crumbs and the odd spill, so a light routine goes a long way. Vacuum wool rugs often on a suction-only setting, and blot spills at once with a clean, damp cloth rather than rubbing them in. Turning a rug now and then helps it wear and fade evenly where sunlight falls across it. Shake out throws and air them by an open window to keep them fresh, and dust decorative pieces with a soft, dry cloth.

Placing mobiles, prints and ornaments near a cot

These pieces are for looking at, not for little hands. Hang a baby mobile securely and well out of reach, and remove it once your baby can push up on hands and knees. Keep ornaments on a high shelf, and hang prints away from the cot rather than over it. Throws belong on a chair or in a reading corner; while your baby is small, keep the cot clear of loose bedding and soft items. We also stock a few resin candle holders, which can sit on a high shelf as ornaments; never leave a lit candle in a child's room.

Building a nursery scheme from colour and print

Many of our pieces mix several colours, so it is easy to build a room from a single favourite. Begin with the rug, as it covers the largest area, then choose a throw that picks up one of its colours, and finish with one or two prints hung at eye level from the nursing chair. Alongside the multicoloured designs we stock pieces in a single colour, which give a busy print room to breathe. A few rattan pieces, including a lamp shade and a mobile, add texture beside the fabrics.

Rugs and throws that grow with your child

A nursery rarely stays a nursery for long. A wool rug that cushioned a crawling baby becomes the spot for building blocks and bedtime stories, and a throw moves from the nursing chair to the end of a first bed. Choosing rugs and throws you would happily keep means the room can change with your child without starting again, while the mobile can make way for a print or two as the years go by.