Mermaids and Whales Shared Kid’s Room
Our current home has just 2 bedrooms, so when we found out we were having a boy I knew I wouldn’t be putting together a nursery just for him. A shared boy and girl room seemed like a challenge, but I put a lot of thought into making it a space that my girly girl would love while still keeping some boy-friendly areas. My daughter chose the theme, but then I took over from there. She wanted mermaids, so I generalized the theme to make it a little more gender neutral. We went with Under the Sea… mermaids for her and whales for him!
We painted the room a beautiful light aqua color. Most of the furniture was left from my daughter’s original nursery and we added a mini crib for the new baby. The bedding and accessories are a mix of handmade, Target, Pottery Barn, Tiny Prints, and a couple DIY projects. Some of my favorite detail are listed below.
For her:
Mermaid Scale coffee filter wall art
Big girl bedding of mermaid sheets and a wave quilt
DIY bubble chandelier
Coral, the handmade mermaid doll
“A Mermaid Sleeps Here” pillow (see below to make your own!)
For him:
Navy and aqua quilt that was handmade by my aunt
Personalized name pillow including all of his birth stats
Wood California rattle
Customized whale canvas with the quote “Dream Big, Little One”
Handmade wood rocking horse that was lovingly crafted by my uncle
“You Are Loved by Me” watercolor painting from my baby sprinkle decor