Creating a Gender neutral nursery is harder than it looks. Having different gender twins made it impossible to go overboard on a theme. The budget was kept light, with the exception of the statement furniture, something easily transportable to the next home, since a future move was inevitable. Theme: Trees and animals. The sparrow cribs converts to adorable toddler beds. Photos courtesy of Modern Kids Photography

The treasured family pets form the centrepiece among a collection of poetic finds from long walks on the beach. Melinda and John love how their home co-exists with the environment. “The peace, animals, birds and native landscape surround us and we are only 5 minutes from the river mouth and Indian Ocean.” Melinda says. “I never want to leave.” Photo: Jennie Hunt © 2012 Houzz