A guide to designing children's spaces. It features tips on safety and environmentally friendly design. It lets you meet your baby's needs and reflect your individual lifestyle.

Tracy Hutson is an acclaimed interior designer. Shes also the loving mother of two little boys. When designing their bedroom, she knew precisely what she wanted: a nursery that would be mentally stimulating yet emotionally comforting. A place that would maximize safety, shielding adventurous toddlers from harm. And a room that would be built and decorated with a healthy dose of environmental responsibility. In Feathering the Nest, Hutson shares her passion for creating childrens spacesputting her guiding principles into practice for four different styles of nursery design: vintage, contemporary, traditional, and international. Featuring stories and photos of actual childrens rooms from around the country, Feathering the Nest focuses on the essential components of nursery design, including the special touches that make a room your childs very own.