Description
A classic nursery that combines both nautical & travel inspired elements. Not wanting anything too theme specific, we incorporated coastal & travel components into one cohesive nursery using muted shades of blue and gray, natural wood tones, & mixed metals.
Design Inspiration
While I was looking for inspiration for my son's nursery, I quickly noticed that I gravitated towards anything with a nod to a travel or nautical vibe. I was particularly drawn to the coastal style of the Hamptons, which I see as a sophisticated version of nautical design. My husband’s Lebanese heritage also inspired me to include a couple of pieces that incorporated his Middle Eastern roots as well. Since we didn’t want a room that was too theme specific, we tried to pull all of these elements together & combine them into one cohesive nursery.
Decorating Style
I would describe our home decor as a blend of classic + contemporary. I tend to gravitate towards transitional pieces that aren't too traditional or trendy, but fall somewhere in the middle. I also like more of a neutral color palette.
Project Details
PAINT COLORS:
BOARD & BATTEN WALL: Cool Metalwork Grey (Glidden) REST OF ROOM: Sutton Place Grey (Glidden)For more details, sources, & photos, please visit my blog @:
duoventures.blogspot.comFavorite Items
The reclaimed barn wood shelves & the star ceiling decals are two of my favorite things. I also really love the items that reflect my husband's Lebanese heritage, including the canvas of Sami's name painted in Arabic & the city map print of Beirut. Anything that has a personal meaning is always extra special.
Advice
Look for pieces that go together, but don't necessarily 'match' for a more unique & eclectic look. I initially got stuck on choosing a specific nursery "theme", but who says you can't create your own or combine elements of your favorites?! :)
Also, invest in dual-purpose, gender-neutral large scale items, like a dresser that doubles as a changing table and will grow with your child (and can also be used by future children). DIY some of the smaller items & always be on the lookout for sales & coupons.
Hey is the dresser white or the white stain from ikea?
Hey Jessica – the ceiling light was a clearance find from Home Depot or Lowe’s…I can’t remember exactly it was so long go. I believe the metal mount was a bronze color & I spray painted it white. Hope that helps a little :)
Hi, can I ask where the ceiling light is from? Thanks!
Hi Teja – I found the rope star sunburst at Home Goods I believe. Then I just bought an inexpensive round craft mirror from Hobby Lobby and hot glued it to the back of the sunburst. That was it! Hope that helps! :)
Hi! You did a great job! Can you share how you made the star mirror above the crib? Looks so nice!
-Teja
It’s the Ikea HEMNES.
Hello
Is the chest drawer from ikea?
Hi Laura – my dad & I installed the board & batten wall ourselves. It wasn’t too complicated actually! I have a blog post on the process if you’d like to see exactly how we did it:
http://duoventures.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-nursery-board-batten-wall-install.html
Hope that helps! :)
did you do the board & batten walls yourself or hire someone to do this? and if you did them how complicated was it?
Thank you!
Hi Elissa – the dresser is the HEMNES dresser from IKEA. There is also a link to it under ‘sources’ on the right side of the page :)
Can you give product info on the dresser?
Hi Jessie – the brackets are from IKEA. They are the EKBY BJARNUM brackets (ours are the 7.5″ brackets). :)
Hi Caroline – the glider is from Walmart. It’s called the Newco International Grand Bella Velvet Glider. We got ours in the ‘beige’ color. :)
Thanks Kelli! We made the shelves using reclaimed barn wood & IKEA brackets. I did write a blog post on the process & you can read more about how we made them here: http://duoventures.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-nursery-diy-reclaimed-barnwood.html#.WBEjf-ArI2w
Unfortunately, we purchased the light several years ago & so I have no information on it. The only thing I remember is that we purchased it from either Home Depot or Lowe’s. I’m sorry I don’t have any more info on it for ya!
Hi Julianne – my husband & I actually made the Arabic print canvas. My husband wrote out the script for me on paper, and then I traced it onto a canvas & filled it in with grey paint. :)
Where are the brackets for the shelves from? Thanks!
Where is the glider from?
Can you post the link to the shelves and light?!
Love it!
Where did you find the canvas with the Arabic script?
Hi ladies!
Sorry for the late response – I was never notified of the comments & I’m just now seeing your questions. Here is the paint info:
BOARD & BATTEN WALL: Cool Metalwork Grey (Glidden)
REST OF ROOM: Sutton Place Grey (Glidden)
Hi there! I’m also loving your wall colors, what’s the paint color and maker.
Thank you!
what are those paint colors for the walls?