Description
Henry's elephant nursery was a work of love! I had so much fun finding and creating unique pieces to add to the space. I chose aqua and yellow along with gray as my main colors and incorporated elephants into the theme for a fun twist.
Design Inspiration
I had so much fun browsing the photo galleries on Project Nursery as well as Pinterest for inspiration. I wanted a soothing space that felt put together and timeless. I painted the birch trees and birds behind the crib as a focal point in the room and created a color palette of yellow, aqua, gray and white. I did a lot of shopping on Etsy for unique, one of a kind pieces as well as doing my own DIY projects. I knew I wanted to create a space that was restful yet playful and one that Henry could enjoy for many years to come. My mom and I had a wonderful time working on Henry's nursery together!
Project Details
The Provincial style dresser/ mirror was a Craigslist purchase and was painted using Annie Sloan chalk paint (mixing colors: Old White with Provence). Some distressing was added to create a shabby chic look.
I painted the trees and birds by first looking at images of decals that appealed to me and then using pencil to draw in most of what I later painted. It took some patience, but I feel it was well worth it!
Elephant hot air balloon mobile: Etsy shop: TayloredWhimsy
Framed elephant prints: Etsy shop: trafalgarssquare
Elephant fabric diaper caddy on dresser: Etsy shop: hipbabyboutique
Patchwork quilt hanging over crib: Etsy shop: dezignzbyliz
Book shelves: IKEA
Crib, bedding and bedskirt: Pottery Barn Kids
Yellow side table, aqua lamp, Metal "H": Hobby Lobby w (Rochester, MN)
Rug: Wayfair
Elephant hamper, white sheer curtains: Amazon
Hot air balloon with elephants on dresser: Hand made by my mom
Gray and white glider & ottoman: Babies R Us
Changing pad cover: Target
Favorite Items
The painted tree and bird mural really makes the nursery unique and I loved creating something one of a kind for my little boy. I also love the chalk painted aqua dresser that my husband and I painted together.
Advice
Start by searching for rooms that you gravitate to on Project Nursery and Pinterest - sometimes it's just the overall feel to a room that draws you in. Take your time finding unique pieces that speak to you and don't be afraid to do a little DIY of your own. Those pieces usually end up being your favorite!
Love the nursery. What color paint did you use?
Thank you, Kate! The wall color is Dolphin Fin by Behr. It’s a very soothing light gray.