real kids rooms

We've long been fans of the beautiful work of NYC-based Sissy + Marley, a one-stop shop for expectant moms that handles everything from baby planning and maternity concierge services to designing exquisite nurseries and stationery.

When founder Chelsea Reale (aka "Sissy") agreed to share one of her firm's very special baby rooms with us, we were just thrilled (and you'll soon see why!). This space was designed for a baby girl named Victoria, who has three older brothers. There was no question that this time around, her mom wanted everything to be pink! Click through to check out Victoria's pretty-in-pink nursery, made modern with fun pops of neon throughout.

How sweet! Molly Sims is known for her impeccable style, so it's no surprise that the model and actress put her expertise to work when designing baby Brooks's nursery. "As a first-time mama I definitely spent a lot of time preparing for baby Brooks’ arrival," she said. "But the most important step was making sure he had a safe, calming place to sleep at night."

And calm it is. Molly revealed her son's comfortably modern room on her site today, and we're smitten. From the French blue color scheme to the giraffes that appear throughout the room, there's something for everyone here. Keep reading to see the furniture pieces and decorative accents Molly chose for the room, and how you can steal the look for your own tot's room.

Stylist and designer Estee Stanley has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, styling red-carpet looks for Jessica Biel, Lea Michele, Ashley Olsen, and Penélope Cruz, designing homes for Amanda Peet and Rashida Jones, and launching awesome site HomeMint with Justin Timberlake. So what does a woman known for her sophisticated, subtle, and always stylish designs create for her own children's rooms? "Being a designer, I've always found that everything for nurseries was so childlike . . . princesses and weird animal wallpaper," Estee says. "That's not my aesthetic. You can have a cute child's room without it looking like you're in Disneyland!" Kid-friendly but mature, the spaces Estee designed for her son, Teddy, 4, and daughter, Flora, 1, feature her design hallmarks of muted tones, artistic details, and high-end pieces mixed with vintage finds. Keep clicking to check out the details . . . including Flora's Hermès playmat! Now that's Hollywood!

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When your grandmother is Martha Stewart (shh, don't call her Grandma, though), you can rest assured that your bedroom and playroom are more than just spaces to throw a few toys. Jude and Truman Stewart, 17- and 5 months old, respectively, are living the high life in a serene NYC triplex that their mom, Alexis Stewart, decorated as an urban oasis. An entire floor is devoted to her daughter and son, including an Arctic-inspired bedroom and a colorful playroom that is packed with wooden toys. In true Stewart form, both rooms are not only beautiful, but also practical, with furniture that can stay with the kids well past their infant and toddler stages.

Alexis's entire apartment is unveiled in the September issue of Martha Stewart Living, but Kevin Sharkey, the executive editorial director of decorating for the magazine, gave us a sneak peek into the tots' living space and some tips that we can incorporate into our own kids' rooms.

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Take an ounce of NYC sophistication, a smidgen of Canadian practicality, and an ounce of LA whimsy, and you'll find yourself in the world of Tamara Kaye-Honey. The Pasadena-based interior decorator and force behind House of Honey, not to mention a mom of two, recently completed work on a nursery for the 2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse that showcases her signature "New Vintage Style."

Forgoing any hint of traditional pink or blue, or even the more popular white-on-white, Tamara transformed the space into an ode to the more eclectic side of childhood with the dark jewel box colors that highlight the Uptown Collection of baby furniture she designed in collaboration with Nurseryworks. "I pushed the envelope and created a sense of theatrics and drama with the space by using layers of pattern and pops of color to energize and inspire," she says. "The room is an artful mix of old and new with a definite point of view. I like to think it's both sophisticated yet whimsical." And push the envelope she does! Keep clicking to see how she takes dark colors and antique pieces to create a whimsical room for baby.

Photos courtesy of: Marco Ricca

Now that's one "very pink room!" Fans of Bethenny Frankel spent the past few months watching as the reality TV star worked with decorators and contractors to transform an open loft space into a dream home for her family of three. Moms of lil girls collectively sighed when lil Bryn's, 2, room was revealed on the Bethenny Ever After finale. The perfectly pink room is filled with traditional furniture and plenty of frilly accents. Keep reading to see which furniture pieces and decorative accents Bethenny chose for the room, and her reasoning behind them!

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Every nursery is a labor of love, but the cool room created for Piper Jane, daughter of blogging duo Courtney and Dustin Bowden, was heavy on labor. Stripping wallpaper, creating a striped ceiling, painting trim, refinishing a hand-me-down dresser, converting an Ikea chair into a glider, creating a DIY area rug, and building book ledges were just some of the projects the couple undertook to create a dream room for their daughter. But my favorite element by far is the awesome chalkboard gallery wall, which Courtney created by painting some frames, incorporating a mirror and objects, and getting creative with chalk. The result is simply spectacular — and totally doable, too. Keep clicking to get inspired to create your own!

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Amanda de Beaufort is not only the brains behind amazing kids blog Coos & Ahhs, she's also the mother of two small children: newborn Adela and toddler Henry. Until her family's recent move to a larger place in Brooklyn in anticipation of Adela's arrival, Henry actually shared a room with his parents, so their new, two-bedroom space is a luxury in terms of square footage. But it still comes with the obvious challenges of putting a busy toddler boy in the same space as an infant girl. Luckily for these two tots, their mama is seriously gifted when it comes to design, and the room she created for them is stocked full of amazing finds (including some awesome Oeuf furniture) mixed with quirky prints, indie toys, and a ton of personality. Keep clicking to check out the chic shared space.

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You would expect the creators of modern, eco-friendly nursery furniture and clothing line Oeuf to live in a sleek space, but the Brooklyn brownstone shared by Sophie Demenge and Michael Ryan, the husband-and-wife team behind the brand, and their two children is nothing if not unexpected. The living room's flying trapeze (!!) and the family's room curated but decidedly lived-in look make this house feel wonderfully playful and cozy. Keep clicking for more details (shot by photographer Stephanie Deleau).

Source: Stephanie Deleau on Project Nursery

Whether or not your family is going anywhere near a carnival this Summer, you can pay homage to the star of those outdoor shows — the Ferris wheel — right at home. From nightlights and wall-size artworks to onesies and stationery, the Ferris wheel is definitely having a moment, so jump on and ride!