Neutral-colored boys’ nurseries are few and far between. Often times they’re contrasted with dark, stark colors. I wanted to do something soft and, while I love a theme, something that was subtle. This room is one of my favorites in the house now.
When I found out we were having a boy, I knew what the nursery would be right away – The Boston Red Sox. My husband’s favorite team and I loved the idea of a very classic red, white and blue theme that could grow with our son.
One of my favorite parts of the project was using items we had already and things I could craft by hand. We included my grandpa’s baseball glove, some artwork, a signed bat and a jersey my husband owned already and a well loved teddy that was my dad’s. Since we had the opportunity to visit Fenway the year before, I had taken pictures around the stadium that I framed as well as a onesie I bought in anticipation of starting our family. I crocheted the blankets, the ottoman cover, a frame for the sonogram picture, the (diaper) box cover that is in the bookcase. I also sewed pillow covers and crocheted some as well. The feature wood wall was made out of peel and stick vinyl wood planks. The oversized nails came into play when the planks started taking dives off the wall! But I think it added to the overall charm of the room. I topped it off with a handmade mobile featuring paper circle cutouts on fishing wire connected to an old sewing loop that I crocheted yarn over the wood of the frame.
Hope you get some inspiration from the room as I have gleaned over many long months!
I created this sports inspired nursery for my son, due at the end of February.
Photography by Susanna Gold.
When we first learned we were pregnant, my hubby and I made an agreement: I it’s a girl I get a chandelier – if it’s a boy he gets a baseball theme. Since I myself am not much of a sports fan, I had to get creative. I wanted a room that would make my sports fanatic hubby happy, but something I could enjoy as well – so I decided to go with a “Vintage” baseball theme.
Hudson’s room is decorated with a vintage, baseball theme.
Decided to make a Detroit Tiger themed nursery.
An Oakland A’s baseball-themed nursery for our first son, Thomas.
The nursery was designed to transition into little Tommy’s big boy room. His parents are huge Yankees fans. His dad picked his 3 favorite players for the lockers. The details in the mural include Derek Jeter’s bat and mitt, Joe DiMaggio’s mitt and Jorge Posada’s equipment. The ball was fauxed to have the texture of a real baseball.