Baby K's Bright Nursery « Project Nursery

A Project For: TBD
Age: Due July 12, 2012
Location: Collingswood, NJ
Description:
Since we don't know our baby's gender, we decorated the nursery in bright, neutral colors - aqua/teal, orange, yellow and green. We furnished and decorated the space on a budget, so most of the projects for the room were DIY. You can see more pictures of our nursery on my blog at http://icecreamoffpaperplates.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/baby-kopps-nursery-finally-finished/.
Design Inspiration:
My inspiration was keeping the space neutral, but not wanting to have a theme like animals or book/movie characters. I also didn't want to use pastel colors. So I decided on a handful of bright colors and created the room from there.
Decorating Style:
Simple, a little shabby chic.
Project Details:
Bedding/changing pad cover - Land of Nod
Rug - Urban Outfitters
Book shelving - Ikea
Cubby wall shelf - built and painted by my husband, Richard
End table - already owned, painted it bright aqua
Dresser - bought used on Craigslist, painted it white and changed the hardware
Glass dresser knobs - Anthropologie
Chandelier - Pottery Barn Teen
Bunting banner - made myself with a variety of fabrics and ribbon
Lampshade - plain white shade from Target that I decorated with yellow, aqua, and green ribbon
Toy chest - from a local unfinished wood furniture store that we painted white
Glider chair - Walmart
Ottoman pouf - custom ordered from Etsy
Pillows - Target, Land of Nod
Wall art - "How Wonderful Life is Now You're in the World" print from Etsy; "What Would Superman Do?" print designed and framed by me and my husband; New Jersey "Grown in the Garden State" print designed and framed by me; Dog artwork made by me with chalk pastels.
Letters and numbers in vintage frames - My husband cut the letters and numbers out of wood and I covered them in different colors and patterns of scrapbook paper. We hung them inside a set of vintage frames that I purchased from Etsy.
Mobile - Mamas and Papas brand from Babies R Us.
Favorite Items:
My favorite item is the cubby wall shelf that my husband built. I love the bright aqua color of the back of the shelves and it's a great storage item that doesn't take up space on the floor. I also love the ottoman pouf and the letter/number wall art that my husband and I made for above the crib.
Advice:
Pick your colors or an item that inspires you and build the room from there. Look everywhere for ideas - Etsy, catalogs, Project Nursery, and Pinterest.

JenM

OMG! Do you sell your dog art? I would LOVE to have these for my dogs.
louisakopp

JenM,

I don’t sell my artwork, but I’ll do special orders. If you’d like you can send me an email with photos of your dogs and I’ll let you know what I can do and how long it’ll take me.
http://cisforcockerham.blogspot.com Ashley C

I love rooms that are cohesive but not theme-y and can easily grow with the child. Nicely done!
Frauline Melfi

My favorites are the cubby wall shelf and the dog-inspired pastel artworks. I consider myself an artist and I love to paint, but for the life of me, I can’t do dogs!
SB

luv the cubby shelf how did he make it?
louisakopp

SB,

First, my husband made a diagram of a cubby shelf and determined the measurements for the all the pieces (we based the size of the shelf on where the studs were in the wall). Then he bought wood and cut it to size according to his diagram with a circular saw. After that, he screwed the pieces together. He made the hooks from a wood dowel and wood knobs. He also bought molding trim, which he attached around the top of the shelf.
Kelly

Beautiful room – I just love it! Well done without being traditional gender-neutral. Modern, clean and fun!
http://www.awaitingbabyobrien.blogspot.com Kate

I’ve been looking for a bookshelf like that for weeks now. Do you have the link to it at Ikea??

Love the color choices. The room is perfect for a boy or a girl!
louisakopp

Kate,

Sure – here’s the link: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20126065/
Catherine

Such a cute nursery! Which glider is that from Walmart? Is it comfy?
Thanks!
Marissa

Is that the enchanted cherish glider from walmart? What color is it – tough to tell from the picture. Thanks!
louisakopp

It’s the enchanted cherish glider in taupe weave.
louisakopp

Catherine,

Yes, the enchanted cherish glider is very comfy. Definitely a great deal! And it comes in a bunch of different colors. It swivels and glides.
Rich Blumberg

Congratulations to both of you! As the father of an 18 year old daughter (Lauren) and 16 year old son (Steven) here are a few of my lessons learned on the next steps…

Step 1: Get some rest (you’ll need it!)
Step 2: Whatever name you have chosen can be changed up to the last minute
Step 3: Foremost…let the baby and Mom be healthy!!!
Step 4: Richard will need to pass the test on changing the baby (one you pass the test then you can do it on your own!)
Step 5: If you get tired and frustrated take a deep breath and step back…join the club (this too shall pass!)
Step 6: The baby will let you know when he/she is hungry (no worries there!)
Step 7: Get some more rest when you can (you’ll need it!)

All the best!
Richard
Ramsey mahmoud

Richard- keep forgetting you are a superman fan love the sign. we will have to see who is a bigger fan you or me
The room looks amazing soo happy for the both of you two.
Best of luck to the both of you.
http://www.giraffesandstuff.com/ yulia

What a cheerful nursery! I love the wall with farmed letters :) I think it’s a great example of gender neutral nursery. Great color palette too.
Sarah

What is the paint color? love it!
louisakopp

Sarah,

The paint color is Summer Sandcastle from Glidden.
Danielle

Can I ask where you had the pouf made on etsy? Thanks! Beautiful nursery.
louisakopp

Danielle,

Sure! The pouf is from Aletafae on Etsy. Here’s the link to her shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aletafae?ga_search_query=pouf&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all&ref=sr_gallery_7
Lucy Kopp

Rich Blumberg,

I just want to say I agree with Rich Blumberg’s comments!
DeVann

Im looking to build a cubby like the one your husband built. Would you be able to provide plans for it?? Thanks
Miranda

Hi,

Love your nursery! I have the same glider and I am looking for an ottoman and I love yours. What size is it? The Etsy seller has various size options. Thanks!
Louisa

In case you’re still interested, my husband finally wrote up plans for the cubby shelf.
Louisa

Thank you! It’s the larger size, 24 inches.
Morganne

Is the glider you have gray? I have been looking for one just like it and love the style and price Walmart offers, but am unable to find the glider in gray on their website. Did you purchase the glider recently? Thanks! :)
Louisa

Hi Morganne,
It’s actually more like a taupe color than gray. We purchased it from Walmart about 9 months ago. Good luck with your search for a glider! It took us a long time to find one that we liked.

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