Because this mom loves polka dots, this is a modern take on a traditional girly pink room. And it is all in the details! Just some design ideas and a bright pink nursery to inspire…
Child’s Name: Sophia
Age: 16 months
Location: Rego Park, NY
What was your inspiration for the room?
It all started with the polka dot animal wall art. We originally shared a room with Sophia so all she had were these animals hanging on the wall behind her crib. When she finally got her own room, these are all we had to start with. I wanted Sophia’s room to be a happy and playful environment. Polka dots and bright colors seemed like the appropriate elements to create my Polka Dot Jungle.
What best describes your decorating style?
I am all over the place! I love muted colors and a clean, contemporary look. But I have a soft spot for bright colors that scream, “Hey, look at me!” I think that my decorating style varies depending on the room I’m decorating. I always thought I would design a traditional nursery but the final product could not be more far from it.
Give us all the details about your room! Don’t forget to share with us any money saving tips you might have learned along the way.
Paint: Behr Paint
Crib: Mercer 3-in-1 Two-Tone Baby Crib by DaVinci
Dresser: Ikea, 3 Drawer Chest from the Malm Collection
Wall Art: Polka Dot Jungle Animals from Twelve Timbers, purchased at Babies R US
Play Mat: Skip Hop Play Spot in Blue and Brown, purchased on Amazon
Polka Dots: These wall decals are from The Simple Stencil
Bins: Metal Bins from Target. I got them for $2!
Curtains: Purchased the polka dot sheers at Bed Bath and Beyond. And of course, I used a coupon for each panel.
What is your favorite item(s) in the room?
My favorite thing about the room is the polka dot border. They look painted on but they’re just decals! It really adds the finishing touch. It was the last thing I did to the nursery.
POSTED IN: Baby Girl, Featured Rooms, Real Rooms
TAGS: Baby Girl, davinci crib, Ikea, modern crib, Polka Dots, simply baby furniture
I love this room! I am a sucker for polka dots (and anything pink). Love the dot border and the curtains…
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Each dot was applied individually! Not as time consuming once I figured out a ‘system’. I really lucked out with those curtains. Bed Bath and Beyond was the first place I looked.
.-= Nicole (Chic & Cheap Nursery)’s last blog ..Real Rooms: Polka Dot Jungle =-.
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Beautiful!! love it! I’m trying to decide on nursery designs! great resource! :) cute cute!
.-= FutureMama’s last blog ..13 Weeks and Counting =-.
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Gorgeous!!! You did a great job!
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Sophia’s room is beautiful!!!! This Blog is fabulous, I posted your badge on my blog(chicmommychat.com)!
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Love it Nicole! Almost makes me want to have another baby….almost
Great job!
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I love what you did with the room! It’s gorgeous! I never, ever had any cute nurseries. :(
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nicole Reply:
January 28th, 2010 at 1:47 am
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I’m sorry you didn’t get a chance to have a cute nursery. I did get a chance to check out your blog and you have a beautiful family. And that’s what matters!
Hope you will stop by again :)
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Pretty in Pink!
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nicole Reply:
January 28th, 2010 at 1:48 am
Thanks for stopping by!
I LOVE your site!
I would love to work with you in the future… I just have to come up with an idea for us to collaborate on!
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SO cute!! Where is the crib from, I LOVE the wood and white combination!?
.-= Honey B.’s last blog ..Kitchen Love/Hate =-.
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nicole Reply:
January 29th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Leave it to me to leave that out! I just updated the post. I absolutely adore that crib and the storage drawer at the bottom is a big help!
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an awesome nursery. I too love the polka dot border and the wall art. Gives the room such a lovely character. The Mercer crib is my favorite.
Thanks for sharing.
.-= Richa’s last blog ..Jan 29, ‘Princess and Frog’ Pendants Recalled =-.
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Is that the Amy Coe rocker from Babies R Us? I have that same rocker and LOVE IT! It’s so comfy and looks so good!
.-= Diapers and Divas’s last blog ..Kitchen Tips & Short cuts! =-.
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Wow, great work with the nursery Nicole! I just shot a tweet your way on Twitter but thought I’d drop by the blog and see what you and Sophia were up to over here, very nice!
Jason at Dr.MOZ
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OH MY GOSH! I have that kind of room in my house!!! Where did you get your furniture? I wanna use it and make that nursery!!
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Oh this is FANTASTIC!
I can not wait to own our own place so that I can do a fab room for my little koala munchkin! At the moment all he has is some fabric stickers on his wall (which came from this little etsy shop in case you are interested- I in no way know the owner but just thought you might like to check it out- http://www.etsy.com/shop/Stickytiki/
Oh and I know where to come when that time comes to decorate a room for my boy!
.-= Lulu’s last blog ..Sleep and tummies… =-.
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Thanks for the inspiration! Your nursery is beautiful!
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I love love this room, so I ordered those polka dot decals as well. Can you please tell me what ‘system’ you figured out is tho?
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Nicole Reply:
July 29th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
I’m glad you like them!
I traced a light pencil line (that I easily removed) at the height that I wanted. I spaced the polka dots 3 inches apart from the back end of one to the front end of the next.
Does that make sense?
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Sun Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 3:36 pm
@Nicole, that helps me a lot! Thanks! :)
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Where was the rug purchased?
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Nicole Reply:
September 19th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Hi Cynthia!
It’s not a rug. It’s actually a floor mat by Skip Hop. Purchased it on Amazon.com. I just checked and it looks like it’s on sale!
Here it is: http://amzn.to/dlt6vr
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Love it! Super cute and pink.
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I’m not usually a fan of pink in the nursery because it’s pretty common, but I LOVE this warmer pink and it looks great in the room.
.-= Dorothy’s last blog ..My Kids Rock At This Sibling Stuff spelling- not so much =-.
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Wow! I love how you added our polka dots as a room border… I wish I would have found this sooner! I would love to feature your room on our website if you are interested!???
Beautiful work and thanks for the order!
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Nicole Abbott Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
@The Simple Stencil, You don’t remember but I hosted a review/giveaway for you at The Wannabe WAHM in December 2009. Here’s the link: http://www.thewannabewahm.com/2009/12/the-review-giveaway-of-the-century-the-simple-stencil-ended-121509/
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Nicole Abbott Reply:
June 29th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
@The Simple Stencil, P.S. Feel free to use these pictures for your site and link back to this post :)
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