kid rooms

Earlier this week, we had the good fortune to pay a visit to Serena & Lily's exquisite new shop on the east end of Long Island with Serena and Lily themselves. The store officially opens its doors Memorial Day weekend, and our sneak preview uncovered a treasure trove of beautiful, beachy finds.

While the brand's been in business since 2004, this is its very first retail location, and it's positively breathtaking. If you live in the New York area, we strongly encourage you to check out the beautiful store in person, and regardless of where you are, you can shop Serena & Lily's signature California-chic style online.

In celebration of the start of Summer — and our excitement over our afternoon with Serena and Lily — we've rounded up 10 of the brand's best Summer finds for kids. We can't think of a better way to get the entire family into the spirit of the season!

When it comes to creating a versatile, affordable storage space in kids' nurseries or bedrooms, Ikea's Expedit shelving system is the best solution on the market for many parents. Ranging from $40-200 per shelving unit, the line also comes with a wide array of inserts, drawers, and even desks and work stations to customize it for your space.

Here, check out seven stylish ways that we've seen the Expedit utilized in real rooms!

Whether you're bringing home baby to a house in the suburbs or a studio apartment, chances are, there's a time you've wished for just a little more square footage than what you currently have. We're here to tell you that it's not about the space itself, rather how you use it. Some of the most beautifully designed nurseries we've seen are those that take advantage of every square foot — and do so in style.

Regardless of how beautifully decorated a child's nursery or bedroom is, it becomes a lot more special when it's infused with personal touches. While monograms and initials hanging on the walls are one way to go, they've become somewhat expected. Take your creativity up a notch and check out these nine clever "real mom" solutions to adding big-time personality to little people's rooms.

There's no mistaking all that pink: these spaces are all about the girls. From boho-chic to vintage-glam, bold and beautiful to sweet and serene, the following 22 little ladies rooms and nurseries are beyond inspirational. Created by some seriously stylish mamas and professional designers, these gorgeous rooms are the stuff little girls dream about. Keep clicking to check them all out and choose your favorite!

Summer hasn't even started yet, but we've already got our eye on Fall after previewing The Land of Nod's upcoming collection of delectable room furnishings. The Fall 2013 collection, which will be in stores (and online) in July, is filled with new furniture pieces — many of which take a sharp and exciting turn from the retailer's usually eclectic fare.

Among the most exciting things to come out of the line is a new collaboration with NYC-based contemporary furniture designer Ducduc. The Ducduc for Nod collection will include custom cribs and case pieces designed just for the retailer (at a fraction of the brand's regular cost, natch!). Other key finds include a handwoven wicker headboard, a variety of nightstands, and lots of geometric shapes spread throughout the collection. Keep reading to see some Fall picks, and tell us: which are you craving?

Many a chic mama has made the mistake of investing in a minimalistic rocker before her baby's born, only to realize that epic newborn breastfeeding sessions and a hard plastic shell do not mix. But don't worry: you can have both modern style and comfort in a rocker or glider! We found eight gorgeous options from companies like Dwell Studio, Serena & Lily, and Layla Grayce that look completely contemporary but are cushy enough for hours of baby snuggling. Keep clicking to find your favorite.

No longer does creating the perfect boys' nursery involve painting the walls blue and choosing a bedding set featuring monsters, dinosaurs, or astronauts. As proof, check out the amazingly stylish real kids' rooms we've discovered this year (check out our favorite girls' rooms, too!). From woodland themes to vintage-inspired chalkboard art, from chic chartreuse accents to globally sourced goods, these little boys' rooms offer some serious design inspiration.

If your design aesthetic tends towards the classic, your baby's nursery is most likely to do the same. While traditionalists tend not to take as big of design risks as their mod counterparts, that doesn't mean that your little one's room can't wow with thoughtful decor elements and original touches. Here, 15 tasteful, traditional nurseries designed to inspire!

If the rest of your house or apartment features a contemporary design aesthetic, then there's no reason that you should have to go traditional in your little one's room. From wallpaper made from your favorite photos to the most futuristic cribs and gliders, we've pulled our favorite modern decor ideas from 18 amazing kids' rooms and nurseries for your mod tot.