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When we found out we were having our second baby I knew I wanted to do something fun in her nursery but I didn’t want to spend a lot of money. I wanted something original, pretty, relaxing and budget friendly.
We kept the crib that belonged to our older daughter and I painted it a pretty shade of teal. A neighbor was getting rid of a changing table and offered to give it to me for free! I paint furniture for a living and I knew a couple coats of paint could make this old furniture pretty. I mixed a custom shade of yellow and painted the changing table and side table to match. I originally wanted to paint the crib teal and the changing table coral but the coral paint wasn’t covering like I wanted. I had to improvise and go with another color which turned out to be a custom shade of yellow. It wasn’t my original vision but I love how it turned out.
I made the paper garland’s and faux embroidery hoops from supplies I had on hand. The hoops are made with diaper boxes, scrapbook paper, hot glue and ribbon. I also wanted a one of a kind crib skirt. I have no clue how to sew so I found tutorials online and made a no-sew crib skirt.
I think everything came together beautifully and it was all done without breaking the bank.
Comments
ScottishMrs
Do you have any tips for painting baby furniture? Or a link to a post on your blog that teaches it? I love your nursery so much! Especially that beautiful teal colour.
Lana
I love the colour choices you have made for a girl – very original, bold and beautiful!
Antonia Graffeo
Hello!
I absolutely love the yellow you used. I know it’s a costum color but would you be able to send me the information if you saved it? Paint company and color code thy use? If so that would be great!!
Thank you
Antonia
Glenda Vazquez
Did you have to sand and prime? Oh and what paint finish? Looks beautiful.
Kristina Briner
How much is this paint?
leanne
did you prime and or seal the crib?
rita
same here… I’m very much interested in the yellow color of the changing table and the make and sheen of the paint.
Holly Meade
Did you sand your crib before painting?
Vicky
Hi! I painted my baby’s crib with the same paint you used, Teal Zeal by Behr*, but since I used a matte finish I feel it needs a clear coat to protect the paint. Any suggestions on what brand I can use that is water based and safe for the baby? I’ve tried home depot, ace hardware, guys, non of those stores have what I’m looking for :(
Susan Miles
Why do you have all these questions with No answers? What is the point? you used Behr paint on crib but I see “project Nursery mentioned on Lullaby paint. Why didn’t you use their paint. I didnt know Behr paint was eco friendly, I’m going to check it out. Lullaby has a $7.95 delivery chrge plus shipping. ( which is $10.00 +) That a rip off
Jane
I’m a bit confused about the crib being painted. In this post you say you use Teal Zeal by Behr but in another post it’s said that Lullabye Paint was used. Can you clarify which is used? Lullabye paint definitely has nothing similar to this colour. Thanks.