Modern Boy Nursery

Description

This is the nursery that will be the home to our first baby!

Design Inspiration

I had saved pictures of nurseries I liked on pinterest. Once I knew what we were having, I picked elements from nurseries that I liked to make one that was right for our baby.

Decorating Style

The nursery is a mix of traditional and modern. I chose items that were made in America or as close as I could get to being made without dangerous chemicals. I knew we wanted a nice glider and that is where most of our money went (aside from clothes).

Project Details

Paint color - Dolphin Fin by Behr

Crib - Baby Mod Modena

Dresser and side table - Ikea Hemnes, painted to match the crib (it's more of an antique white when you buy it)

Shelves - Lowes

Gallery wall pictures - made by my sister in law, frames are Ikea Ribba

Glider - Best Chairs style Ayla

Baby bedding, curtains, pillow - www.babybedding.com

Mirror - Target, painted all black

Bulletin board - made using this tutorial: http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/2011/11/diy-bulletin-board.html

Chevron Blanket - http://www.etsy.com/shop/SparklesSewShop

3 painted canvases of animals and stuffed elephant- http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilSunshineStudio

Striped canvas - made by me

Canvas baskets in closet - Martha Stewart from Home Depot

Favorite Items

The glider - it's so comfy and perfect for the room. I also love the chevron blanket - it was very well made.

Advice

Have fun! It was important to have the husband help enjoy the process of designing the nursery so it would be something we would remember doing together to prepare for the baby. I loved sitting in the glider every night looking at what we had accomplished each week while the baby kicked in agreement that he approved!