My Sweet Baby Girl’s Nursery

Description

I was so excited to find out we are having a baby girl. I had a lot of fun decorating my son's nursery. Having a daughter (and a new house) meant getting to do it all over again... but girly! My primary design inspiration piece was the quilt hanging on the wall. I chose colors based on the quilt: pale aqua, coral toned pinks, sprout green accents, cream + white.

Decorating Style

Usually somewhat eclectic & international. With my daughter's nursery I wanted something fresh, cheery & cozy. A soothing place for her to be as well as a place where mom & dad want to be. I also really wanted to decorate the room in a way that would have longevity and she could make more her own as she gets older.

Project Details

The crib: was a white Jenny Lind Crib I used for my son (bought on Amazon) I repainted it pink to match this nursery's pink accents.

Crib bedding: Crib bumper & skirt are Serena & Lily Nursery Basics 'Sprout'. The floral sheet is by Caden Lane.

The chair: Pottery Barn Dream Rocker + ottoman (bought on Craigslist and I had a slipcover made by Noni at DIY Slipcovers on etsy to coordinate with the room. Floral throw pillow by Caden Lane.

Alcove twin bedding: White shabby chic sheets from target. A simple down comforter from the Pottery Barn Outlet near me and a Ralph Lauren quilt (that I already had) from Bloomingdales. The coral pink pillows are from Home Goods. Sheepskin pillow is from Target and bolster was made by Noni at DIY Slipcovers; the same etsy shop that made the chair slipcover.

Crystal bookshelf lamp: I was looking all over the internet for cute white kids lamps. Pottery Barn (both kids & teens) has some nice looking ones. Inexpensive too... nope. I just couldn't pull the trigger on paying $150-$300 (matching desk+ floor lamp). I could hear my husbands heart breaking whenever I'd bring up Pottery Barn.  I ended up going into Home Goods and getting this solid crystal lamp for around $50. Not super inexpensive but I love the lamp and it will definitely have much more decor longevity than any of the pottery barn kiddo ones I was looking at.

The white floor lamp:  You can find at Lowe's 

The paint: Sherwin Williams Harmony no VOC paint (I really could barely smell it at all).

Blue walls: 'Swimming'

Pink closet doors +crib: 'Oleander'

The rugs: two sheepskin rugs from Costco.

The short white bookcase: Pier 1 (a long time ago). Though they always seem to have similar little bookcases.

Art: The two paintings were purchased at a local antique store. I also had a maternity photo of me printed. I felt a little funny adding a large photo of myself to the room. My mom encouraged me to have the print done, reminding me that it isn't just a photo of me. It's a photo of "the two of you." and something that my daughter will surely cherish. Especially as she gets older. "plus babies love to see their mamas." Cant argue with that. <3

The floral mobile: I made. I just went to the craft store, got two small wooden wreaths, flowers, greenery & ribbon. I used my glue gun and some heavy duty fishing line and (with many toddler interruptions) it was done in a couple hours. :)

Window treatments: I bought a coordinating silk fabric that I liked at Mary Jo's Cloth Store. Along with blackout lining. I had Doris at DP Devine Creations here in Greenville make the pinch pleat drapes and the pretty London shades. She did a beautiful job. They're both functional and pretty. I love how they turned out.

 

 

Favorite Items

The cat. :D

Advice

Start early. Take your time. Reuse what you can. Make a place that feels good to be in as well as look at. Have fun with it!