- A Project For: Quinlan
- Age: 13 months
- Location: Newton, MA
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Description:
This is the Yellow Submarine nursery I designed for my son before he was born.
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Design Inspiration:
I was inspired to create this nursery by the colorful music and art associated with and created by the Beatles during their later years. It seemed that every idea I had related back to a song by the band - Octopus's Garden, Rocky Raccoon, etc. - but ultimately, the vibrant, saturated colors and animated art of Yellow Submarine won us over. We wanted to create a fun, stimulating and colorful room, with the "sea of green" as the statement wall color (Benjamin Moore's Sweet Pea).
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Decorating Style:
My decorating style for children's rooms and nurseries could be described as "cheerful eclectic."
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Project Details:
• Paint - Benjamin Moore's Sweet Pea, eggshell finish (Aura)
• Vinyl wall decals - Etsy, Fisher-Price
• Rug - Crate & Barrel
• Bookshelf - Pottery Barn Kids
• Glider - Dutailier
• Crib, Baby Changing Station, 5-Drawer Dresser - Romina Karisma
• Bedding - Carousel Designs (custom design)
• Yellow Submarine licensed figurines, lunch box, picture frame, clock - Vandor
• Yellow Submarine framed print - art.com
• Shelves - Boon
• Porthole mirrors - NauticalTropical.com
• Accent lamp - Kids Line
• Accent pillow - custom, sewn by Quinlan's Grammy
• Baby blanket - custom, hand knit by Quinlan's Mommy
• Mobile - Fisher-Price -
Favorite Items:
It's so hard to pick just one thing! But I'd say the room just wouldn't be the same without the porthole mirrors.
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Advice:
Don't be afraid to use bold color in a baby's room! Just ensure there is a balance of hues that have qualities in common (e.g. saturation level, undertone, etc.) to create a harmonious design. Think about incorporating vignettes and individual items that will entertain and stimulate your child's imagination, and make the room a special and fun place for them to be.
