Description
What happens when mid-century modernites find out their having a baby? They start planning the ultimate modern nursery, of course! Stefanie and Reed Smith are self-proclaimed modern thrifters - always looking for the deal of the mid-century! With a budget of $1,500 they set out to create a bright, airy nursery. Enjoy!
Design Inspiration
I was initially attracted to owls and based them loosely on the inspiration for the room. We had recently just moved to a new house when we found out we were having a baby. Even though we knew she was going to be a girl, I decided to use the faded seafoam as an hommage to the old house (the home she was conceived in) to give the room lightness.
Decorating Style
Mid-century modern, minimal with a vintage twist. I tend to lean towards a bright, clean and airy element with a touch of grounded sophistication and texture. I like modern design that is classic and timeless - and never fussy. When mid-century modern is done right it can be paired with any style. Try it, you'll see!
Project Details
Paint - Ralph Lauren: Faded Seafoam
Bedding - Breeze Baby by Sweet Potato
Changing Table - Vintage Haywood Wakefield
Crib - Pali Italy from Baby Love in South Florida. Locally owned and AWESOME!!! http://www.babylove.com/
Rocker - Eames Molded Plastic Rocker RAR from Design Within Reach: http://www.dwr.com/product/eames-molded-plastic-rocker-rar.do?keyword=rocker&sortby=ourPicks
Artwork - Reed Smith Art, Blue Ant Studio, Friends With You
*Tee-Pee* - NEW ADDITION!! On clearance at Super Marshalls/HomeGoods in Plantation, FL for $35!!!
Favorite Items
The Eames rocker and the mural. The mural was created by Finley's parents, Reed and Stefanie Smith.
Recently we've added some new artwork that she loves - some Friends With You posters that we picked up in South Beach. More pictures to come of Finley's Nursery - Part Deux! Check out Friends With You: http://www.friendswithyou.com/
Advice
The image with the tee-pee is a glimpse at the room "in use" now. Don't worry if over time you decide to move things around a bit as you get to know the lay of the land. The room will grow with your baby - that's the test of a real nursery! As long as you have all of the pieces and seperately they look good - together they'll be fantastic!
i love your room! can you tell me what color paint you used on the walls as well as where you got your crib sheet set?
Love your color! The owl art is interesting, but a little creepy.
The art is a bit startling, in context of a baby’s room. But I know it will still be great in a kid’s room. I would carry the owl image around the room somewhere else so the painting feels at home. It’s a funky cool modern room.
You did all these for under $1,500??? WOW!!! Am not worthy!
Very beautiful nursery. It looks stylish and doesn’t look the least like a budget nursery. I’m undecided about the owl-themed mural or artwork though. Part of me likes it and finds it artistic and creative, but part of me thinks it’s rather dark and not quite right for a baby.
My favorite is the display shelf by the window. I love the wood in dark stain and the cute and pretty what-nots you have displayed.
I love the little owls on the shelf. Where did you get them?
Hi – I just saw all of the comments! Sorry…here’s the answers to your questions. Hope they aren’t too late!
Also, I am going to try and upload some additional photos of the room “in use” by our daughter, Finley, who is now 7 months old!
Paint – Ralph Lauren: Faded Seafoam (RL Number: VM125)
Sheets – Breeze Baby by Sweet Potato
Owls – All collected over the 9 months of pregnancy from thrift stores, HomeGoods, etc.
Art – My husband and i painted the mural together. He is a local artist in South Florida. Here is a sampling of his work: http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1986/3722/1600/paintings%20on%20wall.jpg
On the adjacent walls, the prints (you might not be able to see) is an educational illustration of iconic design pieces, the ABC’s of design, if you will – designed by Blue Ant Studio.
http://blueantstudio.blogspot.com/2010/02/modern-nursery.html