Description
A bright, contemporary nursery inspired by bold green, yellow and aqua. One friend said “Its a room fit for a duchess and/or a rock star.” That’s exactly what I wanted to do.
Design Inspiration
This mom-to-be, who owns a wonderful boutique apparel shop here in the Midwest, wanted her baby's nursery to be calm, but magical. Sophisticated, yet hip. Inspiration started with the chandelier and the pelmet/canopy. The pelmet/canopy fabric and design defined the palette of the room. The canopy drapes are reversible, so that the little girl can have options as she grows into her room. I love filling a nursery with things that the child can keep forever. The drapery is made from a remnant designer fabric @ $5.99 a yard, {found at a local wholesale fabric store}.
Decorating Style
A personal mix of edge and sophistication that is stress-free, comfortable and surprisingly affordable.
Project Details
Items Purchased New: Classic Euro Crib from Oeuf, NYC Changing Station/Combo Dresser {changingtablestore.com}, Royal Menagarie Knob, Stork {Anthropologie.com} Large Disco Balls {leftover from store window display} The mom-to-be owns a boutique apparel shop in the Midwest.
Up-cycled Items: Antique Wardrobe {purchased at a junk store}, Pair of Faux Boix 1957 lamps {purchased at the same junk store}, Wall Mounted Antlers {same junk store}, Heywood Wakefield Vintage Pram {local thrift store}, Stuffed Rocker {thrift store find for $80}, Chandelier {Estate Sale in Kansas City}
Paint Colors {Sherwin Williams}: Kilkenny Green {stripe and inset of wardrobe}, Lemon Twist Yellow {ceiling canopy and closet doors}, Bistro White {nursery walls}, Capri Blue {on lamp bases}
Favorite Items
I cannot believe the vintage faux bois pair of lamps I found! They have these amazing collapsible alluminum shades that are in perfect condition! I painted the bases capri blue and added the russian nesting dolls for a touch of "fresh fun".
Advice
Fill a nursery with things that the child can keep forever!
[…] Rock Star Duchess by sharon taylor […]
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This nursery is GORGEOUS! I did a feature today on my blog with yellow nurseries and I just had to include yours! I love the use of such a bold green with the bright yellow. I think you nailed it with going simple with the furniture and letting the color do the talking. Everything ties together so well and I’m a big fan of all of the up-cylcing! Great job!
fabulous use of color and simple yet dramatic design!
ROCK ON! I just gave this room 5 stars because I am shocked that so much came from upcycled thrift and the junk store, one of my favorite places :o) Wow. I could have sworn the chair was $2000, and the armoire was another $3000. This room looks like a million bucks, and I love the boldness throughout. One of a Kind. I can’t say enough. I will be showing my friends this one.
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How could you not be uplifted when entering this room!! Great design.
It somehow reminds me of Alice in Wonderland 3D :) I think you should be proud with the concept. And that chandelier is to die for!
Love Love Love it…If I had another room to decorate for my new addition to come soon I would for sure pick Sharon to do it!! It’s perfect.
“The Rock Star Duchess”, done by Sharon Taylor is magnificent. Her creativity really shows. I love all of the colors. This nursery definitely takes my breath away!
Sharon Taylor’s nursery design is the most beautiful nursery I’ve ever seen. What lovely colors. Wish I was having a baby!!!!! lol
Sharon Taylor’s nursery design is the most beautiful nursery I’ve ever seen. What lovely colors. Wish I was having a baby!!!!! lol
Love the colors…and design style!
Fresh, fun, unexpected, and so NOT pink or blue!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!
This room is so darling and cheerful! I am obsessed with it!
Thank you so much Melisa! xo Sharon
Thank you so much Melisa! xo Sharon