Check out our designs for a “Modern Fairy Tale” styled nursery below. The details of each room can found on GILT’s little inspiration’s blog. Sale kicks off on Wednesday, May 9th at 12pm EST. Happy shopping!

Modern Fairy Tale: For the Prince or Princess

 Modern Fairy Tale Nursery: For the Princess

Modern Fairy Tale Nursery: For the Prince

I received quite a few comments about the ship chandelier shown in the amazing bunk room above designed by Joy Tribout Interior Design a few months ago. The one in the room above looks to be a real crystal chandelier and is quite the statement piece. If you want that exact piece, my high selection (shown below) by Canopy Designs Ltd. is for you. Granted, it is sold for over $3000; it’s stunning just the same.

My low is a wonderful alternative, specially made for a children’s room.

The Crystal Ship Hanging Light, a new design by Pottery Barn Kids, is only $199. That’s quite the high and low end of the spectrum. Would you spend $3000 for a lighting fixture for your child’s room?

I did this quick little whispering video to showcase the Boon Glo. There are so many things wrong with this video, but then again, this is the real WAHM (work-at-home mom), me.

Find the Boon Glo on sale at Opensky, along with our tried-and-true Boon favorites showcased above!

Window treatments: From nurseries to older children’s rooms, we always recommend two types of window treatments—a blackout solution and a light filtering solution. During daytime naps, the light filtering curtains will help control temperature and keep a child from becoming accustomed to sleeping in complete darkness. However, using blackout curtains at night will allow parents to keep consistent hours of sleep, in spite of time changes that allow late evening and/or early morning light in the room.

Sound Control: The sonic environment of a child’s room is very important. We highly recommend a simple white noise machine for all child spaces (we used a great Munchkin version in this project). This will set a consistent baseline, as well as provide a barrier for other noises (or lack of noises) in the rest of the home.

Bedside White Noise Machine

Lighting: All child spaces can benefit from two simple lighting solutions—a dimmer, which allows overhead lights to be lowered in the period before bedtime to “set the mood,” and a small light on a timer. The timer should turn the light off before bedtime and turn it on again when it’s acceptable to get up in the morning. This will set a clear visual signal for a child. If they wake up in the middle of the night or too early in the morning, the status of their light will immediately tell them whether or not they can get up.

Make it Theirs: While a nursery is generally considered a space for the parents to enjoy, there comes a time when a child is ready to have a space of their own. The transition usually occurs in a natural way sometime between two and four years. When your child is ready for a big kid room, be sure to fill it with things they love that are age appropriate. Remember that as they grow up and become more independent, they should have a space that reflects that.

Bins for Special Things & A Beautiful Child-Size Sofa

Calming colors: Although many children thrive in bedrooms of all color palettes, if you have a child who’s having trouble sleeping in their own room, consider a calming palette in light colors. The stimulation of bright colors may be too much for your little one.

A Calming Color Scheme in Shades of Light Pink and Ivory

Beautiful and Cozy Bedding

Floor Plan: Whenever possible, particularly in the case where your child is having difficulty sleeping in their own bed, create a floor plan that accentuates the bed. If the room is focused on play things or study areas, the child can easily associate the space with those activities, rather than the important activity of sleeping through the night.

Scary Factor: Lots of things that seem normal to adults can seem scary to little ones, and those things should be removed or at least discussed. Imagine branches on trees outside of the window, a harmless hat hanging on a wall hook or a shadowy figure emanating from the hallway—the simplest things can look like monsters, especially in the middle of the night.

Our Complete Girl's Bedroom Makeover, Styled for Great Sleep

Try It Out: The single best thing we can suggest is to try out the room for yourself. We recommend that all parents try out their child’s bed and not just to sit on it for a minute or two. Really snuggle up in it. Is the mattress comfortable? Are the sheets soft? How do the pillows feel? How is the temperature? And, don’t forget, how does the bed smell? A great starting point for any comfortable bed is a set of soft organic sheets. Finally, be sure that there are extra blankets and pillows at arm’s reach to account for your child’s temperature or comfort changes in the middle of the night.

Is your child’s room somewhere you would want to sleep? Is it comfy, cozy, secure and wonderful? If so, you’re well on your way to using design to create a great sleep environment for your child!

I lite 4 u is one of the best chandelier designers in the kids market. We use them in most of our stores, and I think their quality and designs are so original. Here is a pendant that Little Crown Interiors used in Mel B’s nursery.

Maura Daniels creates wonderfully whimsical lighting pieces that would be the centerpiece of any nursery. The Luna collection is available in several different colorways and has a very unique shape.

Bellini used the Currey Crystal Pendant in our most recent catalog shoot, and now we have it in the window of my store. Its fun shape is an unusual pick for a nursery, but that’s what makes it so great.

We can’t leave our little guys out of the glamour equation. I adore this boat-inspired chandelier for a nautical-themed nursery.

This year, Pantone named Tangerine Tango as the color of the year. If you walk into any of your favorite stores these days, you’ll see the color on everything from shoes to nail polish, and home decor is no different! This luscious citrus color is everywhere! The Pantone Color Guide is like the bible of all colors, and if you’ve never put your hands on one, it’s like a brand new box of Crayola Crayons for grownups.

We are gearing up to launch our brand new IKAT Collection for Caden Lane, and apparently, we were right on trend with our color selections! So, here’s a sneak peek at our new girl fabrics and some funky and fun decor pieces that would win nursery of the year in my book.

1. Star Egg Nightlight 2. This Fabric Storage Container adds just the right amount of chevron to coordinate with the bedding. 3. The Mermaid Dream Ring would be adorable as a mobile or wall decor. 4. I love these scalloped bunting flags; several strands would be stunning over the crib or changing table! 5. Caden Lane IKAT fabrics from their new crib and big kid bedding collection 6. This comfy Parlour Chair adds the perfect pop of tangerine. 7. If you’re feeling really creative, a quick coat of paint and some sand paper turns an old dresser into a masterpiece of color.

These days the traditional iconic chandelier is utilized in a variety of mediums and design elements: from ceiling light to sconces, mobiles, decals or rugs, here are some examples of how you can decorate your nursery with that romantic touch.

If you cannot find an original vintage chandelier at your local flea market or antique shop, Rachel Ashwell offers a great selection in perfect style.

For an alternative to the hanging versions use a smaller fixture like this beautiful sconce from Candice Olson.

Very successful is this silhouette chandelier mobile from Ige Design, inspired by nineteenth century silhouettes and glass blowing artisans. It is laser cut from paper and it comes in ivory or black.

We are also fond of these sweet decorative pendants from Pottery Barns Kids that recall real chandeliers. Although they are just decorative and don’t provide lighting, they still make a statement.

Vinyl decals are a great solution since they are economical, non-permanent and can come in a variety of colors. We adore this one from Holly on Etsy.

Last but not least, this romantic and very soft rug from CB2. In gray and white it can really add a special and modern touch to the nursery.

In my opinion, doing it yourself never goes out of style, and this particular project was to glam up an old drum shade by adding pattern to the inside. I thought it was brilliant, inexpensive and fun. Do I dare try this on my own? In the meantime, it had me dreaming of the perfect drum shade for my kid’s room.

I’ve always liked this oversized Ikat drum shade from Shades of Light. And I just spotted a new design from West Elm—a drum shade with a twist.

Marimekko teamed up with Crate & Barrel for this shade. The floral design is whimsical, but the black-and-white color scheme keep it modern. And the classic navy stripe double pendant from Oilo can go modern or traditional.

The best part about a simple pendant shade is that with some pattern, color or texture, you can really add punch to the room. Just check out the cool Isabella & Max’s DIY Fabric drum shade project here. I also love this quick and easy tutorial from Honey & Fitz on turning a simple flush ceiling light fixture into a more dramatic DIY drum shade fixture.

Commonly found in 16th Century Italian design known as flame stitch embroidery, Chevron has been a trend with staying power for the past couple years. The new Zig-Zag Pink Rug introduced by Dwell Studio immediately caught my attention, inspiring me to create a new pin board on my Pinterest page. Little did I know, my dear friends at Project Nursery were taking note.

In addition to the Italian-influenced Chevron print, I wanted to keep the design sophisticated and fluid, showcasing a nursery as an extension of your home rather than a theme park, if you know what I mean. Craving more “world” influence, I sprinkled the room with Spanish and Moroccan, aka Moorish, design elements. These tile patterns are featured on the crib, hardwood flooring and bone inlaid table. Lanterns are a common design element in Moroccan design, but I opted for a more modern, star-shaped light in place of something literal like this Tangiers pendant.

1. Dwell Crib Sheet in Vintage Blossom 2. Worlds Away Clear Star Chandelier 3. Nurseryworks Abbey Crib 4. Amrah Mirror 5. Duc Duc Cabana Dresser 6. New Arrivals Mod Table Lamp 7. Jaime Young Bone Side Table 8. Layla Grayce Adelaide Rocker 9. Dwell Studio Zig Zag Pink Rug 10. Jamie Beck Hardwood Flooring