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Tully’s Teal, Green & Gray Nursery

Description

Tully's nursery is a subtle mix of stripes, plaid, dots, gingham, and paisley prints with celery green, aqua, slate blue, black, cream, and pewter.

Design Inspiration

The heirloom-quality crib is the focus and inspiration for the room: solid and classic.  I knew I wanted this piece whether I had a boy or girl.  Gender neutral colors of black and cream were also part of my vision, which would allow the room to "grow" with my baby or be used for a future child.  When I found out I was having a boy, I added celery green, aqua, and slate blue, along with some personalized finishing touches.

Decorating Style

Traditional, classic, mix and match

Project Details

Crib: Bratt Decor "Venetian" in pewter
Bedding: Peek A Boo Baby custom
Blanket and Lamb: Bearington Baby Collection "Lamby Series"
Armoire: Winners Only "Cape Cod" with pewter hardware from Lowes
Dresser/Changing Table: Legacy Classic Kids with pewter hardware from Lowes
Chair: Best Chairs "Quinn" custom swivel glider
Drapes: Carousel Designs "Black Gingham Drapes"
Artwork: Mary Jack Studios "Own Making"
Photo Frame: The Organic Bloom "Ellie Double Stack"
Bookshelves: DIY gutter bookshelf instructions at Raising Olives blog
Black and White Chandelier (on ceiling): Empress Arts "Fabulous Chandelier"
Black Chandelier (in armoire): Hobby Lobby
Cream rug: World Market
Black rug: Hobby Lobby
Clothes hamper: Babies R Us

Advice

Don't be afraid of making a boy nursery look too girly!  Although I'm sure most boys don't have chandeliers hanging from their ceilings or in their armoires, I think it's OK.  I figured by the time he has an opinion, we'll be moving on to a big boy bed and redecorating anyway, and I'm the one who has to look at it every day until then.

If you see something you like in the store, even if you don't think it matches, buy it.  You can paint or re-purpose it so it will fit with the other items in the room.

If painting the gutter bookshelves, sand first and use primer, otherwise the paint comes off too easily!

Lacie

Tuesday 27th of November 2012

HI! I love the entire room! It's adorable bedding. I am interested in the fabric you used for the piping in the bumpers. Do you know the name of the fabric? Thanks

Ashley C

Saturday 16th of March 2013

Lacie, call Peek A Boo Baby Boutique at 918-298-0070. I had the bedding custom done there. It's a narrow black and cream stripe.

Annie~~

Wednesday 11th of April 2012

Hi Ashley I just thought it was awesome that I have a Tully as well! He will be 4 next month. I saw the name and had to say something :)

Swapna

Wednesday 21st of March 2012

Love the bookshelf... Nice pics!

Grace

Monday 5th of March 2012

Great pictures!

Ashley C

Wednesday 29th of February 2012

Nichol,

The side table was a one-of-a-kind piece I purchased at a local store,The Market at Walnut Creek, so I don't know the paint color. I saw it randomly, brought in my bedding to make sure it coordinated, and bought it!