Create a back-to-school space with H&M Home
Bring educational elegance to your children’s space with these fun accessories
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It’s been a long six weeks of half-term holidays with the kids switching off for summer. So we’ve done our homework and selected the six best pieces from H&M Home’s kid’s collection to create an A* environment for the apple of your eye – just in time for the new term.
Print-motif cotton rug, £19.99
Best for: Phonics
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Composed of recycled cotton, this anti-slip rug is a great way to learn the alphabet and learn pounce on those pesky phonics. Patterned with a selection of cute animals and set in a neutral colour palette of white, black, light grey, khaki green and dark orange, the design is versatile enough to fit into most rooms.
And, because it’s machine washable at 30C, simply throw into the jungle of laundry you may have – no special instructions required.
Design tip: Like the Hopscotch-print cotton rug, this too can be hung on a wall. Explore the safari theme and set in a bamboo or wooden frame!
Duvet cover set, £11.99
Best for: Geography
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The single duvet cover set in printed, fine-threaded cotton with a thread count of 144 allows your little travellers to explore their dream destinations in comfort. Complete with one pillowcase with an envelope opening, kids can also embrace their inner ‘Attenborough’ spotting the creatures dotted around on the motif.
Design tip: Accessorise with an assortment of animal themed toys and cushions from the collection – such as the octopus large soft toy – to inspire their curious little minds.
Linen reading nook, £79.99
Best for: Reading
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A fun way to encourage reading, with a sense of seclusion for shy readers, this reading nook comes in a washed linen weave with ties at the top for hanging and a concealed metal ring for increased stability. The cotton padded base plate in cotton canvas provides comfort. Available in light beige or grey.
Design tip: Experiment with warm lighting or fairy lights to create a truly immersive experience, and let their imagination run wild.
Hopscotch-print cotton rug, £24.99
Best for: Numeracy
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A three-in-one piece, this hopscotch print cotton rug, encourages child’s play, whilst also introducing colour and numeracy into the bedroom.
The mix of navy, mustard and coral is bang on the everlasting Scandi-trend and, designed with a non-slip backing and made from cotton, the rug will last hours of footfall, whether your little one is playing the traditional primary school pastime, or simply hop-skip-and-jumping out of bed.
Design tip: Hang on a wall as a statement piece to break up bare walls if short on floor space.
Poster (Top), statement cushion cover (Bottom) £3.00 – £3.99
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Whether it’s exam stress, first-day-at-school nerves, or you want to show your little one a little affection without the cringe factor, statement cushions and posters are an effortless way to transform the mood of any room. After all, your child’s bedroom should be one of respite after full day of learning at school.
Design tip: Consider pairing statement cushions with contrasting patterns, textures and colours to stimulate your child’s senses
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