Description
We redecorated a spare bedroom and transformed it into a Nursery. The room was previously used by young family members whenever they came to visit. They painted, drew, wrote and scribbled on all the walls. Using them as their own personal canvases to express their artistic personalities. With our permission, of course. Once we found out we were pregnant we begun to brainstorm ideas and scoured the Internet for inspiration. The video linked below highlights the transformation from a crayon crime scene into the infants private playground its become. The before and after.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l05fFIrbyy0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Design Inspiration
We wanted something calm, soothing, bubbling with color and fun. Something playful, functional and interesting to the eyes of a babe. A kids space. Somewhere relaxing to be early in the AM when we're changing diapers. The ocean was the inspiration behind the blues and oranges found in the room. An aqua transparent landscape full of colorful sea life.
Decorating Style
Semi-Modern, but not without color. Not entirely simple. Splashes of color. Fun.
Project Details
Once we knew we were pregnant we immediately begun scouring the internet in search of ideas. We settled on a Safari theme. Mainly Zebras, Elephants and Giraffes. It proved somewhat difficult trying to find accessories, toys, etc. that fit with the theme. We liked the idea of wooden pull toys and focused on finding some of those to go in the room, as well.
There's lots of manufacturers represented in our design. From bedding from Serena and Lily to Crane for their Timmy the Tiger humidifier.
Favorite Items
My absolute favorite item in the room is the Alphabet end Table.
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Hello,
The blue is Behr Ultra “True Turquoise” (GLB07) and the gray is Behr Ultra “Sparrow” (780F-4).
Great room! What paint did you use for the walls and ceilings?
I meant to reply directly to you but ended up leaving a separate comment. But yes, we made the table. Sort of Arts and Crafts, I suppose. It’s quite functional and we use it all the time. We made the Alphabet Table out of a 12 dollar side table we found at Walmart. We sanded it, primed it and painted it. Afterwards we picked up some ABC blocks from Toys R us and glued them to the top. And finally secured a piece of glass we had cut to fit on top.
We made the Alphabet Table out of a 12 dollar side table we found at Walmart. We sanded it, primed it and painted it. Afterwards we picked up some ABC blocks from Toys R us and glued them to the top. And finally secured a piece of glass we had cut to fit on top.
i love it how do i vote?
I adore wooden toys! Those little hanging shelves in the corner with all those wooden pull toys are just <3 <3 <3!!! Your alphabet blocks end table is such a pretty addition, too! Did you make that yourself?
That room has come a long way…I knew that you guys would do something fantastic with your ability to transcend traditional ideas. I cant wait till he gets older and starts using all his toys,reading his books,and banging on that alphabet table to make music!! Good job mama bear and papa bear!!
Id like to be there kid wow.
Beautiful…what a wonderful room for a child, a warm and full of lov
The video was so cute, very well done, made me smile. You have created a very special space to spend time with your first child
congratulations