Description
I wanted to create a room that would be comforting and soothing as a nursery, but also a modern room that Ellie could grow into and have fun transforming. I mixed bold patterns (chevrons, stripes, ikat) and color with natural elements (birch) to provide some balance. Elephants and owls perk up the nursery and keep it fun and whimsical.
Before we even knew the gender, we started with the gray walls and then striped the ceiling in a beige/taupe. I always knew yellow would be the other accent color, but when we found out we were having a girl, I added in plum for some girliness!
We re-purposed the birch poles that we used to create our wedding chuppah and transformed them into the frame for the chalkboard wall. The birch material and theme is also carried through in the mirror and wall decal.
I wanted the wall ledges to mimic a gallery and I love that I can constantly transform the look by switching out the art, books and photos as Ellie grows.
The changing table/dresser was a labor of love. I saw a "before and after" post on Design Sponge, and I knew that I wanted to recreate this look for the changing table in the nursery. We found the piece on Craig's List and a friend helped create the chevron pattern. It came out exactly like the inspiration photo!
Design Inspiration
The chevron dresser.
Decorating Style
modern, clean, fun, personal.
Project Details
RUG- Urban Outfitters http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20659470&color=021&color=021&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS
LAMP- Urban Outfitters http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=21068457&color=030&color=030&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS
ROCKING CHAIR- Monte Joya http://www.montedesign.net/modern-nursery-joya-rocker.html
CRIB- Jenny Lind amazon.com
OTTOMAN- Etsy http://www.etsy.com/listing/79472377/24-ottoman-pouf-floor-pillow-natural
Dream Big Little One print- Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/HelloHuckleberry
You Are My Greatest Adventure print- Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/GusAndLula?ref=seller_info
LAUGH- onekingslane.com
BEDDING- Land of Nod http://www.landofnod.com/baby-crib-bedding/kids-bedding/not-a-peep-crib-bedding/f9771
Shelves- Ikea
Elephant Hooks- Anthropologie
Laundry Basket- Restoration Hardware Baby
Side table- West Elm (Martini side table)
Elephant rocker- Restoration Hardware Baby
Wall Decal- Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/designedDESIGNER
Dresser- Craig's List
Mirror- Home Goods
Favorite Items
The chevron dresser, the birch decals, and the rocking chair (a gift from my dad and his wife).
Advice
Start early and be very nice to your husband!
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I’d love kow what the name of the yellow paint is.
Could You tell me the Brand & Colors Of the gray & Yellow Used?
Did you get the crib bumper from land of nod as well? I can’t find it on their website…
I love your nursery. I was wonder what color grey you used. We have been searching for a grey to paint our son’s room and like the shade of the one you used. Thank you!
I am in-love with your yellow chevron dresser/changing table! The yellow really pops out!
I love your nursery! Yellow and gray are such a great combo. I was wondering if you know the name of the gray paint you used? We are considering a gray nursery and I love this shade! Thank you
The pink elephant was a gift. It’s a Jonathan Adler design.
I LOVE that dresser! Definetely makes a statement! The pouf ottoman and rug goes perfectly well together with that lovely dresser.Where did you get that cute pink elephant?!
Erin- the shelves are picture ledges from Ikea.
Love this room! So pretty :)
Where did you get the bookshelves by the crib? They are super cute!
Love love this room!!! :)
Watching kthe two of you plan…ok….one of you plan……and work together as a team has been great!
Great ideas, great collaboration….great execution Keith….hmmmm…maybe I shouldn’t link those two words….great skill set completing the tasks! I truly admire your researching and tenacity in getting it done. You have a great ability to learn. The two of you have created an amazing environment for not only little Ellie B, but for yourselves. I have been there to witness the love. So great to be a part of it all.
Love you both
Dad..AKA Poppy…Poppa….
Becca, you’re incredible, and you’re always nice to me. I love you with all my heart, and I can’t wait to meet this little girl. She’ll be as lucky to have you as I am.
Your loving husband,
Keith