Acrylic bookshelves

When a repeat client comes to me and wants help turning a “toy/storage/catch all” room into an actual playroom, the answer of course is always yes!  I always start my projects with a design concept and after a bit of back and forth with the client, we aligned on “surfer boy” as our theme.
The space needed to be practical, comfortable and of course, playful for these sweet three boys.  I instantly new of a few products that would work but before I went into the details, I had to find my design moment.  Meaning, there is typically a point in the process – researching, dreaming, brainstorming – where I have an item, a color, a pattern or something that is the centerpiece for everything else in the room.
In this case, it was the wallpaper.  After a mishap with a previous wallpaper I had sourced, I decided to design my own, specific for this client, these boys and this room.  Waves, my first wallpaper collection, was birthed and will be available in  May!  And the best part is this wallpaper is customizable – it has the ability to be monogramed with 1 letter and here we have it with an “e” as all three boys’ names start with an e.  SWOON!
Once I had the wallpaper as my muse, the other pieces came naturally.  I love the Crate and Kids storage piece.  And FLOR carpet squares are always a hit for kids spaces because of how practical and durable they are (plus their designs are amazing).  The lounge-y cushions that act like a sofa are a perfect place for reading and, ahem, wrestling because come on, it’s a boys playroom.  Add some sharks, art and bookshelves and this room is complete!

This was a project I was super passionate about. I knew right away what I wanted the space to look like, I wanted a modern boho-chic feel. Isla’s nursery is a layering of soft textures, clean-lined furniture, and feminine colors that create a modern bohemian retreat. I searched the internet high and low, and even Pinterest but didn’t find a whole lot of ideas out there. There are still some key pieces that I haven’t found yet. Like the rug or curtains. But for the most part the room feels complete for now. Those other pieces will come eventually. My biggest advice for moms is to purchase items you truly love and are versatile with the space. The glider we purchased from pottery barn kids, it  was a must have! It’s perfect for those late night feedings; and a mix of style and comfort. I tried so many different chairs but this one was by far my favorite.The quality is great and will last for years to come. The other key piece to any nursery is of course…the crib! When I set my eyes on this one: I thought it would be the perfect piece. I love that you can see baby from all angles and baby could also see you clearly without the bars blocking either of our views.  It really gave the nursery a modern feel. I added in elephants here and there throughout the room. I went with elephants only because they’re my favorite animal! 🐘 For the crib bedding I went with the organic west elm x pbk sheets. I have a few different prints. I’m obsessed with all of the really fun prints at Pottery Barn Kids. My favorite piece of the room would have to be the wall hanging. It really sets the tone for Boho-ness. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed the nursery reveal!