Description
The inspiration for Jonah's nursery came from the Alligator Madras bedding set from Pottery Barn Kids. After browsing nurseries high and low, my husband and I saw the bedding set, and ran with the idea of incorporating alligators into his nursery.
We had a very small space to work with, and we knew we wanted the room to be as bright, colorful, and cheerful as possible...while making the most of every square inch.
Although the room is small in size, the amount of character we've added cannot be contained within these walls :)
Design Inspiration
The Alligator Madras nursery bedding set from Pottery Barn Kids.
Decorating Style
I would have to say that my decorating style for Jonah's nursery would have to be a pretty good mix of traditional, modern, and contemporary. We wanted to incorporate lots of color, and coordinate rather than match.
Project Details
Rug: RugsUSA
Crib & Changer in Espresso: Babies ‘R’ Us
Clock above the Diaper Genie: Target
Wooden Letters: Michael’s…painted by my Hubby, and hung with Command Strips!
Trio of Alligator Prints: The Princess and Pea Etsy Shop
Frames for Alligator Trio: Michael’s
Curtain Rods: Target
White Sheers: Walmart
Navy Curtains: Target (Not pictured)
Baby Books: Amazon (Baby Book, Belly Book, and Birthday Book)
Glider: Given to us by my Aunt & Uncle and SO appreciated!
Yellow Pillow on Glider: Target
Book Shelf: Ikea
Wall Art: Amazon (The tree with leaves) and Home Depot (The jungle animals)
Picture Frames Below Shelf: Target
Shelf: Ikea
Green Lamp: Target
Chevron Tin Cup: Target $1 Bins!
Alligator Piggy Bank: Amazon
Orange Placemat: Target
Navy Print “I Prayed for this Child…”: The Educated Owl Etsy Shop
”Ho Hey” Lyrics Print: Livy Love Designs Etsy Shop
Alligator Madras Bedding: Pottery Barn Kids
Stuffed Jellycat Alligator: Amazon
Favorite Items
I would have to say that my favorite items are the rug, the personalized Alligator Quilt, and the Alligator Jellycat Stuffed Animal :) They are the core of the room, and pull everything together :)
Advice
My advice would be to find ideas and run with them! You can replicate many expensive things you find online and make them on your own. Try and think outside of the box - don't limit yourself to only one color or theme. Branch out, because the possibilities are endless :)
Clone of 21 Alligator Nursery Ideas - Your House Needs This
Monday 2nd of May 2022
[…] Wooden toys are great for old-fashioned or natural nurseries, as are wooden decorations. For example, you can make a simple wooden cutout like the one in this nursery and paint it to look like an alligator. Try to choose a green shade that’ll go with a couple of other accessories or decorations in the room to create a more cohesive look the way this family did with a lamp that was the same color as the alligator model. […]
21 Alligator Nursery Ideas - Your House Needs This
Tuesday 26th of April 2022
[…] Wooden toys are great for old-fashioned or natural nurseries, as are wooden decorations. For example, you can make a simple wooden cutout like the one in this nursery and paint it to look like an alligator. Try to choose a green shade that’ll go with a couple of other accessories or decorations in the room to create a more cohesive look the way this family did with a lamp that was the same color as the alligator model. […]
Sandy
Friday 18th of April 2014
Could you please share the blue paint color on wall. Thanks
Kristen D.
Monday 7th of April 2014
Love, love this nursery! Can you tell me what paint color you used for the blue?
Frauline
Friday 9th of August 2013
Alligators may not be my favorite animal, but this room is just adorable. That small tree decal is cute.