- A Project For: Ethan
- Age: 3 Weeks
- Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Description:
When we found out we were having a boy...I wanted to steer clear of anything that was too "babyish" or typical for a little boy's room. We wanted to go with a clean, modern, and whimsical space that little Ethan could grow into.
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Design Inspiration:
Once we decided on the color palette, which was gray, orange and turquoise...it helped form the plans for the nursery. A vibrant turquoise rug, and gray and orange bedding and drapes helped pull the color scheme together. We also had fun browsing Etsy to find whimsical and fun prints.
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Decorating Style:
I am usually very traditional when it comes to decorating, but with a boy on the way, I took advantage of stepping outside of the box and went with a modern look! Everything from the crib to the rocker is much more modern than my usual style. There are some rustic touches...which helps keep the space more masculine.
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Project Details:
Shelves: EKBY Jarpen by IkeaAmpersand: Target"Sail Away with Me" Print: ScissorsPaperMouse Etsy ShopZebra: jellykittenBooties: GapGiraffe: Sophie the Giraffe TeetherDinosaur: Dwell StudioToy Bin: Smith & Hawken for Target {still available in stores!}Rug: Land of NodLamp & Shade: Base is old from Target and shade is Roth + Allen for Lowe'sTable: RossWiener Dog Tray: Urband OutfittersDresser: Hemnes by Ikea
Knobs: AnthropologieChanging Pad Cover: Carter's Super Soft DotWipe Warmer: Prince LionheartTray: Gift from Courtney! :)Basket: TargetGallery Wall"You Are My Sunshine": LilyGene Etsy Shop"First we had each other then we had you...now we have everything": Enduringarts Etsy ShopCircus: Land of NodBow tie: Collared Greens {my husband wore in his best friend's wedding!}Golden Retriever: Going Places 2 Etsy ShopWiener Dogs: TrendyPeas Etsy ShopFrames: Ikea and the shadowbox is Michael'sRocking Chair: Nurseryworks Sleepytime RockerBlanket: Favorite Throw by West ElmPillow: Buddy Pillow by Serena & LilyCurtains: West Elm {DIY shower curtains and rod post here}Deer Head: Urban Outfitters"What are little boys made of" print: Gift"E": Urban OutifttersMap: Rand McNallyCrib: Oliva by Baby Mod for WalmartZebra: Pier 1Lion: jellycatBedding: House of HendersonWall Paint: "Light French Gray" by Sherwin Williams -
Favorite Items:
I have to say...the gallery wall is my favorite! I loved hand picking the prints and putting it all together. The striped shower curtains turned drapes are a close second.
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Advice:
My best advice is to not be afraid of a little color and whimsy. Adding the orange border to the drapes, choosing the bright turquoise rug, and making the last minute decision to add the deer head were all things I would typically shy away from, but I love how bright and cheerful the space is and can't wait for Ethan to spend the next several years enjoying his room.
