Description
I'm a first time mom and nursery decorator. I wasn't super impressed with the "boy-themed rooms in a box" options so I created my own design inspiration.
Design Inspiration
Since we live so close to the water, I wanted to draw inspiration from the beach and boating lifestyle that is already so much apart of our home.
Decorating Style
For me, kids room all about color and stimulation. I want to like it as much as they do. It was also important that I stay on budget and use pieces that will transfer well into a toddler room.
Project Details
Crib: Wal-Mart (Graco, $149)
Dresser: Ikea ($299)
Rug: Dash and Albert rug company ($99)
Chair: Buybuybaby.com ($599)
Curtains/Bedding: Custom made by mom :)
Lifesaver pillow: Land of Nod ($29)
Flags: Land of Nod ($29)
Green lamps: Target ($19)
Orr & Nautical Accessories: Home Goods ($75)
Favorite Items
Crib sheets are my most favorite because they zip on and off- best invention ever!!: Clouds and Starts $32 for starter kit
Advice
You can spend as much or as little as you like, I just opted to pay less. And after 14 months, I still love as much as I did on day 1.
What an adorable room! My husband loves nautical themed rooms and this one is absolutely precious! You did a great job!
Kathy C.,
Thanks Kathy- that means so much to me!!
I think you did an awesome job of the nautical theme. Really like the curtains, dust ruffle and bumpers. Looks very original. Becky W.
Such a cute nursery – I love how you incorporated different colors into the nautical theme too. I love the curtains, rug and nautical accessories! Good job :)
Nice room. But I feel that the quality of your photos don’t do this nursery justice.
Molly, love those curtains! Where did you get the striped fabric?
Pam,
Hi Pam!! My mom actually custom made the curtains and I believe she bought all her supplies at Jo-Ann’s Fabrics. The panels alter both white and navy denim and then lined with black-out material so its nice and dark for nap time :) We later found similar curtains at Pottery Barn for half the price it cost to custom design the curtains…wah, wah.
Frauline Melfi,
I agree! I can’t express the hatred for my camera…I realllllly need a new one :)
Becky White,
Thanks mom :)
stephaniestl,
Thanks Stephanie!
Is the dresser in your photos the Hemnes dresser from Ikea or did you purchase one of their unfinished ones and paint it yourself?
Thanks!