Design Reveal: Sweet Silhouettes & Warm Beige

If all went according to plan, new Mom Jiye gave birth to a baby girl this past weekend! We are so delighted that she took time to answer some of our questions just prior to the big day. Jiye’s modern style, softened by sweet silhouettes and warm beige makes for a super stylish nursery and beyond!

1. What was your inspiration for the room?
I was first inspired by the rooms I saw on high end nursery furniture bedding websites such as Dwell Studio and Oeuf. I was quickly discouraged when I found that many of those items were out of my price range. Later, I was so excited and inspired by the real nurseries I saw on blogs like Project Nursery and Ohdeedoh. The real nurseries helped me to see that I could achieve a modern look without having to spend an outrageous amount of money. I also loved seeing how real people mixed and matched different elements instead of getting one matchy-matchy set for every aspect of their room.

2. What best describes your decorating style?
My decorating style is contemporary but with a touch of whimsy and fun! For the nursery, I wanted a modern approach to go with the rest of our home but I didn’t want it to feel cold or sterile. I also didn’t want anything to look too “baby-ish” because I wanted her to be able to use the things in the room for a long time.

3. Share with us choice of colors, diy tips, etc.
I started out with a neutral tan paint color (Benjamin Moore AC-32 Pismo Dunes) that we already had in the room (previously an office/guestroom). I also already owned 2 prints by Ashley G and Drew on Etsy that had light green and tan colors. From there, I decided we would use green for the nursery. As we started purchasing green items, I was worried the room wouldn’t look girly enough so I added pops of fuschia as an accent color.

3. Where did you purchase your furniture and accessories?
Crib and Dresser: Walmart, Bookshelf: Ikea (but we got it on craigslist for $40! what a steal!) Sofa Bed/Futon: Bo Concept, Chair: Eames Silhouette Prints: Sarah of Truly Smitten Crib Blanket + Pillow: Etsy – Ella Jean Gifts, Alphabet Poster: Etsy – Sycamore Street Press, Girl Prints: Etsy – Ashley G, Chandelier: Urban Outfitters

5. What is your favorite item in the room?
My favorite items in the room are the silhouette prints custom designed by my friend, Sarah.  She is an amazing graphic designer! She made the silhouettes fuchsia to match my color theme and instead of leaving the background white, she added a green pattern. It looks just perfect in the nursery!

Project Nursery agrees – Those silhouettes really make the room! In fact you’ll have to look out for our silhouette inspired post in the coming days.

Jiye, We wish you all the best of luck with your new arrival. Thank you for sharing!