Description
A cheerful and colorful nursery for Matias, inspired by vintage children's illustrations and family heirlooms.
Design Inspiration
My initial inspiration came from a whimsical Babar poster, and the rest of the room fell into place.
Decorating Style
Vintage European charm, with a touch of whimsy and a whole lot of DIY.
Project Details
Resources:
Crib: IKEA
Bedding: DwellStudio for Target
Changing Table: Pottery Barn Kids consignment find, repainted
Rocking Chair: hand-me-down, repainted
Dresser/Bookshelf: consignment find, repainted
Art: family heirlooms, previously owned art, and allposters.com
Curtains: Target, with ribbon added
Elephant Pillow: DwellStudio
Floor Pillow: Moolka
Wall Paint: Behr "Silly Old Bluebirds" and "100 Acre Sky"
Favorite Items
It's difficult to say as there are so many elements in the room that make me smile, but a few favorites would have to be the two-toned green changing table and the many lovely gifts (including cross-stitched name picture and handmade quilt) and heirloom pieces from family and friends.
Advice
Start with that piece de resistance to avoid design cliches and instead focus on building a room that reflects you and your baby--let every aspect of the room tell a story, if you will.
@amanda_panda1986: Thanks! I originally bought the paper suitcases at A Touch of Whimsy, although it appears she doesn’t sell them in that color anymore. If you’re interested, you could also try the online shop Pink Loves Brown.
I really love the lime green luggage boxes are they something you had or bought? If you dont mind me asking.
Sorry the link didn’t come out as it should. Anyway, it’s a B Toys Sugar Chute available at Target. :)
@KelleJoya, the gumball machine is actually anything but vintage! I found it at Target (http://www.target.com/BX1059-B-Sugar-Chute/dp/B002YIPB4G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&searchView=list&keywords=b%20toys%20gumball&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-1&qid=1296580727&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=BX1059%20B%20Sugar%20Chute&node=1038576|1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin,price,target_com_primary_color-bin,target_com_size-bin,target_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0), and thought it would be a fun addition to his toys. It ended up looking great on the changing table.
Is that gumball machine vintage, too? I think that’s my fave. I don’t know why… But maybe because of all the nurseries I have seen, this one article is an original.
I absolutely adore the vintage touch. And oh, you even have one of those vintage books and artworks!
Colorful and cheerful and whimsical indeed! A lot of very interesting and fun details here that would surely occupy Matias’ time.
Thanks all for the positive feedback! @Mrs. B– the balloon mobile is from IKEA. I too fell in love with it and it’s been a great find–my son loves it!
I keep seeing that plush hot air balloon hanging in nurseries, and I love it! Where is it from?
Different…I like it !
IMO, the best rooms are the ones that aren’t OTT and don’t have an obvious theme. I like this room because it’s original since you just added things you like. A personal touch is the best gift you can give to baby in their nursery!