Paint Colors

Ariella’s nursery is a soothing oasis of coral pink, pale aqua, and bright white, & combines many hand crafted items from artists across the country.  The main focal wall stencil behind the crib is a uniquely Moroccan pattern, but when combined with other traditional and vintage shapes, it takes on a whole new style of its own.  Custom painted vintage frames hung above the changing table create a second focal point of their own without competing with the main feature wall, and simple details pull the room together for a cohesive look.

This nursery was made with love for our first child, Madelyn. The space is big and was once our office/guest room. It’s actually the second of a two master-bedroom condo so the floor space is massive, but the wall space is interesting. There is only one blank wall (the crib, which is the focal point) as all other walls either have doors, mirrored closets or a bank of windows. The challenge was creating a space that made sense practically, but reflected our personal decor styles.

When we found out that we were expecting a baby boy, my husband immediately said that he wanted the nursery to be truck themed.  Not being big on themed rooms, I told him we could do truck accents.  I love what we did and so does my husband – he’s even told me that he wishes we could do our bedroom like this. ;)

cupcakeMAG partnered with some amazing top baby brands to bring one reader a dream nursery – Newport Cottages, Banner Boutique, Phil&Teds, and many more! This has been months in the making and we are thrilled to share it with readers as one mother’s dream came true! Stay tuned for all the details soon to be on Project Nursery! We filled the room with things fit for a princess and filled the closet with the necessities for a first time mom and all the must-haves she needs at her finger tips!

We turned a John Deere room in our basement into a bright and cheerful playroom inspired by the colors in Dr. Seuss’s “Oh The Places You’ll Go.” This room had to be done quickly and on a tight budget, and be transitional for kids from newborn to elementary-age.

This is our daughter’s first “big girl” room.  Her room is pretty small, but has great light and high ceilings.  The lilac inspiration came from the first color she learned, purple.    We chose to accent with a buttery yellow.  I think we accomplished a super sweet toddler room while avoiding that “kiddie” feel.  It’s classic and cheerful, and has an airy, roomy feeling even though it’s a small room in the corner of our house.  And she loves it! The vertical stripes are easy with a lot of painters tape and the antique bed sits high giving her a princess feel.  I hope Project Gallery readers like it, as we had so much fun putting it together.

Nautical Nursery for my little sailor!

A blue and yellow haven – ready to be filled with special memories!

This puppy dog nursery was centered around a feature wall with coordinating stripes.  The colors were found in a piece of scrapbook paper and used throughout the room.

Annabelle’s Nursery- A bright, airy, fun space in a space challenged room!

A bright, contemporary nursery inspired by bold green, yellow and aqua. One friend said “Its a room fit for a duchess and/or a rock star.” That’s exactly what I wanted to do.

I was inspired by my love of Sister Parish fabric to design my nursery. I wanted it to be sophisticated but still warm and cozy. I started with the crib set fabric and then built the rest of the room around a green and white theme. To add warmth I used a teal blue paint color from Sherwin Williams in Tempo Teal.

It always interests me to see what people can do when on a tight budget. Creativity and sheer determination can turn out some of the most creative rooms. Today’s Real Room was designed for twins on a slim $400 budget. A bit of a challenge but designer Ashley DeLapp of Evaru Design took the task on with confidence and the outcome was WOW! A do-it-yourself overhaul on both cribs (which were picked up on Craigslist) and a statement rug make this room a favorite (I can’t get over the $40 rug!). Don’t miss all the details on this nursery created for Ashley’s friend Christina and her twin girls, Izzy and Avery.

Oh how we love a savvy bargain hunter. To us bargain hunting is an art form. Not just about finding something on the cheap, more about having an eye for a piece of furniture, artwork or accessory that is unique and looks high end even when its not. San Francisco Mom Sarah chose a butterfly theme and added a few good bargain finds when decorating for her newborn baby girl Ansley.

We love a good blend. I’m not talking about a great Bordeaux or California red, I’m talking nursery design. Blending styles makes a room so interesting. Arizona based mom-to-be, Valerie pulled from both romantic and modern styles to create a stunning nursery for her daughter Serafina who is set to arrive any minute. Love the yellow accent wall and gold pouf.

Wide pink stripes, a fairy mural and custom furniture make up this girly room that comes to us all the way from Germany. Rosa, mother to Stella and Vicky, came up with the design of the room and with a few DIY projects on her plate she was able to create a room that’s a little bit country and a little bit sweet. Here’s all the details.

Our friend Lesley David of Paint Your Space finally gave us an insider look at her seven year old son Logan’s room. If you have followed Project Nursery in the past you know we totally swoon over horizontal stripes. So of course we loved what Lesley did with Logan’s walls. The stripes allowed her to make Logan’s room feel preppy and put together but got that unexpected kick she yearns for when designing a room. Lesley gives us all the details on Logan’s room including the great paint colors and DIY projects!

What aspiring little princess doesn’t love the color pink, a crystal chandelier and sparkly butterflies? When planning her daughter Taylor’s nursery, mom Shannon was leaning toward traditional decor but also wanted to create a room filled with soft, feminine touches and a sprinkle of fantasy. Tailored wide beige stripes where painted on the walls and hand-painted trees where added in the corners to bring the fantasy feel into the room. Soft white furniture was chosen and pink window treatments add a finished look . Taylor is one lucky little lady to have such a beautiful room to dream in. After all she is mom’s number one little princess!

A fresh coat of paint is my absolute favorite way to not only update a room but to add a little drama. Sarah, mother to three-month old Griffin, must agree. By painting the room a warm shade of cafe-au-lait, she created a rich backdrop for an elegant and sophisticated nursery. Inspired by Dwell’s Circles crib bedding, Sarah used a few old pieces from other rooms in the house alongside the new crib, glider and rug to get a clean and eclectic feel. Other finishing touches include a bookshelf made by Griffin’s grandfather and vintage family photos in crisp white frames. The alphabet cards positioned above the crib add just the right touch of modern. Read on for more details.

When you find something you love why not use it as inspiration for a room’s decor? That’s just what mom Amy did when creating her daughter Avery’s nursery. Amy found a set of pillow shams online with a fun Japanese doll pattern. The fabric’s playfulness lead the way for a stunning cherry blossom mural filled with Japanese lanterns. Here are all the details on Avery’s lanterns in sky blue.