- A Project For: Jackson
- Age: 2 months
- Location: Kentucky
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Description:
I'm a planner, so I think it surprised people that I didn't want to find out the gender of our baby before he was born. I'd always known I wanted the nursery to be neutral (if we have more children, it will be shared because we live in a small house), so I didn't need to know the gender in planning the nursery. I choose a neutral color palette and furniture that would grow with our child. I also let practical elements, like toys, books, and a magnet board become part of the design of the room since the space is rather small (with low ceilings too!).
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Design Inspiration:
My favorite color combination is gray and yellow, so the palette I chose incorporated pale grays and a shade of yellow that I like to call "vintage yellow." I also love the look of white furniture, so I chose mostly white furniture with bits of birch and maple.
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Decorating Style:
I like clean lines and simple patterns. While I adore photos of rooms with many colors, I prefer to live in rooms that have a softer, more simple palette. I like to incorporate both vintage and modern pieces in the same space. I also enjoy using a lot of handmade items. And, if I can decorate with inexpensive items, that is icing on the cake!
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Project Details:
Furniture:
• dresser, crib, rocker, and bookshelf - IKEA
• small stool - discontinued IKEA
• maple cradle - handmade by my grandfather
Storage:
• wall bookshelves (spice racks) - IKEA
• bins in bookshelf - Target
• metal bin under stool - World Market
• bird hooks - Container Store
• birch branch shelf - Etsy
Linens
• bumper - handmade, fabric from Hawthorne Threads; insert from giggle
• crib skirt - handmade, fabric from Hawthorne Threads
• curtains - handmade, fabric from Making Ends Meet
• floor pillows - handmade, fabric from Hawthorne Threads
• various blankets - handmade by family and friends
Decor and Toys
• felt birds - Etsy
• mirror - Target (painted to match room)
• whale tissue box - Etsy
• various stuffed animals and toys - Etsy
• I Am A Child of God print - Etsy
• animal prints - The Animal Print Shop
• wood alphabet – Etsy
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Favorite Items:
The cradle that my grandfather made. I feel honored to share this heirloom with my children.
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Advice:
Sturdy furniture doesn't have to cost you a lot of money -- We have always been happy with the quality of our IKEA furniture. Also, in a children's room, use toys and books as practical decor. Finally, choose a color palette that you love and can live in. Color plays an important role in how we feel when we are in a space. There are many other colors I adore, but since I knew I would be spending a lot of time in this room with my child, I chose a palette that made me feel relaxed and cozy.
