We are expecting twins girls in April, and wanted to create a very serene and feminine space for them. I wanted a neutral room that could feel peaceful despite the inevitable chaos that comes with caring for infant twins, but also with enough pops of color and fun touches to make it visually stimulating for the girls.
Design Inspiration:
We sought to create a subtle woodland theme that isn't too over the top or "baby-ish". The adorable wall decal from etsy, and a few strategically placed woodland plush animals hopefully does the trick!
Project Details:
Our biggest challenge was our space constraint. We live in a 2-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, so the girls' room also needs to double as a guest room for when my parents are in town. We bought a very comfy pull-out loveseat from Room and Board that will be great for guests, and also for snuggling with the girls during feedings and storytime. By the way, we've heard that when it comes to nursing twins - gliders are usually too small, and loveseats are the only way to go - making the loveseat a really good choice for us all around.
Our crib is from Ikea and it's such a great value! I searched long and hard for a crib that is small enough to fit the room, with a height that wouldn't overwhelm the space. The girls are sharing a crib for the first few months. We have a second identical crib in storage that we're planning to bring out once they get bigger - and believe it or not, two cribs can actually fit into this room.
Resources: Crib: Ikea Hensvik Changing Table: Ikea Gulliver Loveseat: Room and Board Ian in Desmond Arctic fabric (easy-to-clean microfiber) Bedding: Quilt and bedskirt from Restoration Hardware Baby, crib sheet from Dwell Studio Changing pad cover: Pottery Barn Baby (the absolute softest cover!) Changing table baskets: Badger Basket (from Amazon) Wall Decal: Etsy (seller is NouWall - love this decal!) I embellished with some poppy flower stickers. Fuzzy throw on loveseat: Z Gallerie Rug: Overstock Ceramic Owl nightlight: Land of Nod Paint colors: Martha Stewart Cement Grey and Behr Gentle Rain Stuffed Animals: Bunny - Bunnies by the Bay; Bird Pillow - Land of Nod; Fox - Etsy seller sleepyking
http://mamabasics.blogspot.com S.Harris
Hi! Wondering where you found the two white wall shelves above the changing table…thanks so much!
blmom
Hi! The shelves are from Amazon – they’re the Creative Connectors Wooden Shelving Kit.
Dandelion
Very nice room for little girls. And awww…. those bunny baby shoes lined with fur are so cute and beautiful! I bet they’re so soft and luxurious to the feet.
amirisbatista
Omg! I live in Brooklyn and I am also due in April lol! I’m having another boy. This room is just stunning. It’s so sweet and precious. I love the tree wall decal.
Aneta
That is my absolute favorite, lovely light space, and beautiful tree patterns .Perfect space for little girls :) And it is a fantastic idea to add pop of bright color here and there, it’s definitely inviting and cheerful.
http://www.bluebirdkisses.com bluebirdkisses
Love this so much! the fox is definitely one of my favorite things
Mandy Bortz
Just wanted to know where you got the hanging lights. Also did you do an accent wall with the other paint color? Or did you paint the ceiling the opposit color? Love the room!!
Natalie
Wonderful job! Where did you get the piece in the corner with the butterflies next to the decal?
Abi
This is so perfect! Congratulations! I love the wall stickers :)
I was also just wondering where you got the sweet bunny shoes from? They are so perfect!
