Description
We tried to create a nursery that was a little modern, a little vintage, light & airy, with a dash of fun and color. We combined new, modern items with my family pieces. We still want to add a bookcase and a few more art pieces.
Design Inspiration
Our design inspiration was actually another Project Nursery project called "Zoey's Handmade Haven". We switched it up a bit for a boy.
Decorating Style
I love modern and vintage, especially the combination in the same space. I also love bold colors and airy, open spaces.
Project Details
We chose a really light paint color called "Barely There" by Muralo.
We wanted a pop of color, so we chose the Dwell Studio Draper Stripe rug in Citrine: http://www.dwellstudio.com/home-decor-accents/decorative-rugs/draper-stripe-citrine-rug-5x8.html).
We combined a modern, clean-lined white crib (Babyletto Mercer: http://www.babyletto.com/products/mercer-3-in-1-convertible-crib-with-toddler-rail) with vintage wooden pieces: my grandmother's rocking chair and my grandfather's dresser.
We added art to the room from art.com:
A Classic Pooh print by Peter Ellenshaw called "Autumn Leaves": http://www.art.com/products/p10288970-sa-i837590/peter-ellenshaw-winnie-the-pooh-autumn-leaves.htm?sorig=cat&sorigid=0&dimvals=5004902&ui=fd1135fd663d45b386e23d3948f5b1db
We made a three print series using the work of Astrid Wielinga:
- Ginny the Giraffe: http://ar.art.com/products/100008/Ginny-Giraffe.htm
- Hippo: http://ar.art.com/products/494087/Dancing-hippo-II.htm
- Zebra: http://ar.art.com/products/59306/Zebra.htm
The little animals over the changing table/dresser were part of a diaper cake I received at my shower. I couldn't just throw them away and thought they would be great for Ben to look at when he was getting changed.
We used Target Home Basketweave Curtains in grey - the fabric reminds me of an old vintage suit.
We also loved the 3 sprouts storage bins. We went with the zebra one first. We might add more later.
Favorite Items
I love having pieces from my grandparents in the room. It is a little bit of my history in his space. I also LOVE the rug and the Peter Ellenshaw print.
I love the rug! I want that rug! We have the same lamp, but with a yellow shade, in my son’s nursery. I love how it adds some height to the room.
Love the nursery!! I have the same crib. I am looking to get a crib skirt for it and was wondering where you got yours. Thanks!
Alyssa,
I’ll let you in on my little secret. It is a flat twin sheet that I folded to fit! I couldn’t find a skirt that I liked that fit the bed, so I improvised.
I think that this is one of the brightest and simplest rooms I’ve ever come across here on PN. I love what you did with the crib skirt :)
Awww…thanks, Ysczabel! It is a happy space and we love it.
Thanks!! Funny thing, the night before you told me your secret I was going to buy a sheet at Target and try something similar. Now that I know it works I may have to!
Thank you for using my work for your lovely nursery!
Best regards from the Netherlands,
Astrid Wielinga