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Lots of Dots

A Project For: Bryce Christian
Age: 10 Days old
Location: Newark, NJ
Description:
This neutral nursery is warm and cozy. Orange and blue are great complimentary colors and the polka dots and animal accents give the room whimsy and charm.
Design Inspiration:
This is the smallest room in my house and it doesn't get a lot of light. I wanted to brighten up the room with the light colored walls, but keep a rich cozy color on the feature wall. I loved the polka dots on the bedding and carried them into the rug and as accents on the wall. The zoo animals just sort of fell into place without being overly cutesy.
Decorating Style:
The best thing I can say is I like what I like. I guess it's a little modern, a little bit contemporary and traditional as well. I like mixing colors and patterns too.
Project Details:
This is definitely a chic room on the cheap! For starters I purchased the Summer Infant crib, changing table and the dresser from Walmart.com as a set for $220! (I paid more than that on my first son's Dwell Studio bedding) The bedding and all the matching room decor - lamp, circle wall decals, changing table cover, diaper stacker and flag pennant are all Summer Infant as well which I purchased from Home Goods. (all for less than $120) The rug is from Overstock.com and the cardboard boxes and cute elephant clock were steals from Gilt.com.
This room doesn't have a closet, so I purchased the wardrobe and small dresser from Ikea. I love how you can custom their products to fit your space and needs.
Favorite Items:
I love the stuffed lion, giraffe, and elephant. I am a denim designer so I'll buy anything in denim. I also decided after I purchased them I would add an animal theme to the room. I also love the simplicity of the bedding. It is perfect for a gender neutral room!
Advice:
Just take your time and browse discount stores, flash sale sites and search the internet for reviews. I saved a ton on the rug - which sells for $179 at Target.com but at Overstock.com it sells for $108. I bought a coupon for Overstock from a flash sale site and waited for the rug to go on sale. I ended up getting it for $75! What a steal! ;)

http://www.poconomountainsfilmfestival.com Jasmin Farnum-Manning

Tichanda,

Did u design the nursery? Anyways it is fab. Hope all is well and you are able to get some rest. Take care.
http://www.tichanda.com T.Thompson

Hi Jasmine!
Yes, I did design it myself, it was fun – thanks for checking it out! I am getting as much rest as I can! It isn’t easy but I try to nap whenever I get a chance!
Thx again!
Tichanda
http://LotsofDots Delores (Jennie) Ward

Tichanda, this is simply beautiful! Great ideas~ Get the guys a hug!
http://LotsofDots Delores (Jennie) Ward

Tichanda,

This is absolutely beautiful! Give the guys a big hug for me!
avalon

Tichanda: LOVELY LOVELY ROOM! I love the dots all over! I can’t imagine all these for only around $500??? I love it!

Posted on June 14, 2012 2,220 views

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Tichanda

Hi Project Nursery! I am a mom of two beautiful boys (one who is only 10 days old) and I have had an amazing time decorating their nurseries. I didn't know the sex of the babies for either pregnancy so I had to get creative with my gender neutral decor. I first learned about Project Nursery when one of my photos was featured on the their blog 3 years ago. I have enjoyed watching the site grow over the years. I am a work from home mom where I work as a fashion designer, producer, stylist, model, writer, and baker. (Yes really...I'll do anything to be able to stay home with my babies as much as possible) Check out all of my projects at http://www.tichanda.com!

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Tags: Boy, brown, Budget, budget friendly, Crib, Gender Neutral, Girl, Monogram, Nursery Room, Orange, Paint, Personalized, Polka Dots, small room, Wall Decals