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Preston’s Place

prestons place

A Project For: Preston
Age: newborn
Location: illinois
Description:
Striped grey walls set off the lime and bright blue accents throughout the room, while the white furniture pops off of the pewter walls. Trees flank the crib nestling it in on the wall. Hints of owls through out the room for my little hoot.
Design Inspiration:
I wanted something traditional and modern, something that wasn't too baby, this seemed just right.
Decorating Style:
Fun and eyecatching
Project Details:
Ikea Hemnes dresser , Ikea lack shelving, Crib from JcPenny's, vinyl wall decal coco designs (ebay seller), dutchboy paint "stonewall jackson"
Favorite Items:
the wall vinyl, such a big statement!
Advice:
go for it, stripes are easy if you have a laser level!

Kayla

I love the grey walls!! what is the name of the paint you used?
Lisa

Where did you get the wall decals? They are exactly what I’ve been looking for!
bri

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wall-Decor-Decal-Sticker-vinyl-large-birch-tree-trunk-/140543815282?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item6673232295

this is the ebay link for the wall vinyls i used, they have a great selection and great product.

The paint is dutchboy refresh paint and the color was “sheet metal” and “stonewall jackson”
Kendra

I love the hamper, where did you find this? Also the owl on the changing table, so cute! Great job on the room!
Bri

I made mr. owl from fabric , a very easy sewing project. I used wonder inder to attach fabric wings and nose to his body. The hamper was one.from walmart.that had a cream colored liner.originally that I swapped out a handsewed one from fabric I liked!
Ann

Such a wonderful peaceful room. Where did you get the paper globes hanging above the chair?
bri

http://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafts-Accordion-Lantern/dp/B007O10POE/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1338822230&sr=8-8

here is link for lanterns :)
Sarah

I like the cream color you used. It pairs nicely with the grey. What color is the cream paint?
Marcelo

Loved it! Where did you get the green letters for the baby’s name?
http://www.facebook.com/brianna.weichel Brianna Weichel

letters are from hobby lobby, they are the cardboard ones you can paint!
http://www.facebook.com/brianna.weichel Brianna Weichel

cream paint was just the builders “white”….prolly from sherman williams as one of their off whites…sorry i can’t be more specific
tonya

where did you get the pictures of the animals on the wall
http://www.facebook.com/brianna.weichel Brianna Weichel

the pictures were just white canvas’s from michaels that i painted
Shannon

What size are the letters above the crib?
Sandra

What type of chair is that in the corner? (i.e. is it a recliner, or just a glider…) And where did you get it? (I’m trying to find a good source for a small-ish recliner.)
Amanda

What size letters? 6 inches?