Description
We didn't know what sex our baby was going to be, but girl or boy we did know we wanted a colourful fun theme for a nursery. Starting with a favourite childhood book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and keeping it practical we painted a little, added some grass and some sun shine, and put in plain practical furniture.
Design Inspiration
Eric Carle's Very Hungry Caterpillar is bright, colourful and a great way to start learning, that's what we wanted to see in a nursery. Baby Blue and Powder Pink a overdone, it's time for greens and reds and yellows.
Decorating Style
Plain style with colourful elements to make a theme that's not overdone. Some hand painted murals, handmade curtains, and Ikea specials.
Project Details
Our theme was based on Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
We traced the pictures in the book, scaled them up, and transferred them to the wall before painting with a basic acryllic set
Rug: IKEA
Dresser: IKEA
Washbag: Matalan
Changing Mat: John Lewis
Cot: Mamas and Papas
Curtains from this Material: IKEA
Knitted Caterpillar Outfit: Merry Go Round
Crocus Light: Etsy
Favorite Items
The butterfly mural is a favourite of Aoife at changing time, and it was definitely the most difficult part of the project.
Advice
We took our time planning and choosing, enjoyed browsing pinterest, made it a fun thing to do to prepare for baby; allow yourself plenty of time to plan as well.