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Creating a safe and happy space for your little one

Whether there’s a wallpaper you’ve had your eye on even before you were pregnant, a mustard-coloured teddy bear, or you’ve been inspired by a recent holiday to Morocco, there is often a starting point, or a ‘seed item’ from which the rest of your scheme will grow. Referring back to this will really help when designing a cohesive room – this is your chance to create a magical, joyful and happy space for your little person, and you’re just going to have the most fun in the process.

However, before you dash out and start buying all the paint, accessories and a baby monitor, it’s a good idea to measure your space first. You need to make some practical decisions about where you’ll put the essential furniture – the

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