Ever since I revealed my youngest son’s room, I’ve received a lot of questions regarding his cool and calm nursery, so I thought I’d share a few more details about the design of this space.
I am a big fan of gray and wanted to use it in Bennett’s nursery. The other nurseries that I have designed have been pretty bold—check out Brandt’s contemporary nursery and Blake’s owl-themed nursery—so I wanted to tone it down a bit. I decided to pair the gray with creamy yellow and cool, calming spa blue. These three colors played off of each other so well that I limited the space to that palette and balanced it all out with crisp white furniture and accents.
I chose my colors from the Behr paint collection at Home Depot. I always use interior latex paint in a Flat Enamel sheen. I tend to like a more flat finish, but this sheen is washable and doesn’t bounce or reflect the light, which can sometimes can distract from the color.
I created the focal wall by framing the crib using trim moulding from floor to ceiling on the wall. By just painting stripes in that framed space, I was able to add pattern and interest without a ton of work.
To add more storage, I attached a peg rail to the side of the dresser.
To accommodate the tall header height of the windows, I created DIY window panels for a budget-friendly alternative to custom ordering curtains in the right size.
And that lamp near the window? I found it on clearance and spray painted it white to mimic the look of a lamp that I loved but was out of my budget.
Here’s a peek into the closet where I completed a storage unit makeover for a custom look to match the room.
Sources: Crib: Lauren Classic by Graco, Dresser: Repurposed Piece Painted in Behr Polar Behr, Mirror: Target, Lamp on Dresser: Home Goods, Lamp near Window: The Emma Lamp by Lambs & Ivy, Table near Window: Repurposed Piece Painted in Behr Spa, Shag Rug: Target, Bedding: DIY, Window Panels: DIY & Sources, Art Print: Petite Party Studio, Closet Storage Unit: DIY & Sources
Additional questions about Bennett’s cool and calm nursery? Leave a comment below!
Jenn
October 1, 2014Hi – is the blue wall color spa by behr or tide pools by behr? Here is says spa by in another post it said tide pool. I was just trying to calify as I love how the colors in the nuresry work together and want to make sure I get the correct ones.
http://projectnursery.com/2011/10/diy-window-panels/
Helen
January 25, 2015Where did you buy the curtains from as we are doing similar colours in are nursery and those curtains will go lovely with it.
Many thanks
Abby
May 11, 2015did you take the trim behind the crib all the way to the floor? Or did you stop it at the top of th crib?
nicole
May 27, 2015where is that ladder bookshelf from in the corner!?
Chelsea
August 20, 2015Where did you get the bed skirt?
Neeley
October 31, 2015Where did you get the blue and yellow curtains at ?
Priya
November 2, 2015Where is th blue changing tray from?
Katia
November 11, 2015Where did you buy the wooden tray that holds the change mat? I’ve been searching for one in that colour.
Cindy A.
February 12, 2016I agree with Jen, the color is TIDE POOLS, not SPA by Behr. I recently got samples of the listed colors (dolphin fin, banana cream, and spa) and when I put them on my walls, Spa is much much brighter than Tide Pools. From the pictures, I think Spa was used for the striped wall art by the crib, and Tide Pools was used on the full wall.
Victoria
April 17, 2016How did you paint the stripe colors yellow n aqua back to back or did you have to wait for one of the colors to completely dry so that the painters tape doesn’t rip off the paint. I’m trying to do multiple color stripes. I am trying to figure out how to apply my last stripe but it’s the middle stripe to my already painted stripes that were dried overnight a this point.
Amy
May 22, 2016How tall are each of the stripes? Did you paint the changing pad tray or buy it that color?
Kristine-My Genius Products
May 23, 2016These colors are so cool on the eyes. I love the color combination and the pieces of furniture, especially the small elephant lamp. Thanks for sharing this!
Emily
June 20, 2016Where did you get your glider??
Sarah
September 25, 2016Can I ask, where did you find your sheets and bed skirt? I love those colors!
Morgan
September 28, 2016Do you know the name of the fabrics used in bedding and curtains?
Shannon
June 20, 2017Where did you get the curtains?
Beth
June 20, 2017They were a DIY project: http://projectnursery.com/2011/10/diy-window-panels/
Granger
August 17, 2017Hello. Can your please tell me what brand was the seafoam tray for the changing station?
Katie
May 17, 2018Hi, just wondering if you mixed in some white with the dolphin fin color? My husband and I bought the same color and it looks really dark compared to the picture you have posted. Any suggestions?
Leslie Cartwright
August 29, 2018Thank you so much for the beautiful colour combination! I used the grey on 3 walls and on the 4th wall I did different size triangles using all three colours. It turned out really well. I’d love to share a photo if I could upload or send to you?
Sofia
September 10, 2018Where is th blue changing tray from?
Danielle
December 8, 2018I love the rug! You tagged Target on there, but do you remember what brand it is? Or do you have the link to the item?