Check out one of the many decorating blogs and websites available (like this one!) to get an idea of what you like prior to actually starting the design process. I pored over hundreds of “real” nursery room photos before selecting a theme or style for the room, and I definitely think it paid off in terms of helping me create a cohesive space that I’m ultimate very much in love with.
Description
Sivan and her husband did an amazing job putting together a feminine and sophisticated nursery for their twin girls, Meital and Orly, to grow in. From the diy projects done with love by mom to all of the budget friendly finds that make this room unique, Sivan shares with us all the details.
Names: Meital and Orly
Age: 3 weeks
Location: Irvine, CA
What was your inspiration for the room?
Rather than select a major theme around which to decorate the room, my husband and I focused on creating an environment or a feeling. That is, we wanted a serene, delicate, feminine space for our twin girls that wasn’t overly pink or stereotypically girly. It was also important to us that the room be able to grow with the girls so I aimed to create a more sophisticated space. Light blue and baby pink have always been favorite colors, and I love animals so, with the above attributes in mind, I decided to create a blue room with pale pink touches and animal accents.
Describe your decorating style
I love clean, contemporary, unique designs that aren’t too matchy-matchy. Also, I’m a big fan of rooms that have unique, personal pieces and homemade touches.
Details about the room.
Paint: Behr Sonata.
Cribs: Baby Mod Cadence 4-in-1 Crib from Wal-Mart (these look great, were extremely affordable, and can grow with the girls).
Glider and Ottoman: Crypton glider from Costco (this was a big splurge, but I’ve read great reviews about the strength of Crypton fabric against stains and liked that the glider wasn’t too “baby-ish” and would be able to work in other rooms if we decided to move it in the future).
Dresser, Night Stand, Storage Bench: Ikea Hemnes series.
Bookshelf: Ikea Expedit shelving unit.
Curtains: Ikea Alvine Rund curtains.
Names above cribs: Etsy seller SheaChicDesigns.
Owl mobile: Owls from Etsy seller aprilfoss, the rest was a DIY project.
Cherry Storage Tub serving as a diaper caddy: Etsy seller brodyandma.
Pink hippo and Elephant wall art: DIY project.
Favorite Items
My favorite item in the room has to be the girls’ names above the crib. From the start, I knew that I wanted their names prominently displayed above the cribs and this was the finishing touch on the room (hung just days before the girls arrived!). I ordered the letters and was ecstatic over how they turned out. I think that they look much more amazing in person.
Advice
Check out one of the many decorating blogs and websites available (like this one!) to get an idea of what you like prior to actually starting the design process. I pored over hundreds of “real” nursery room photos before selecting a theme or style for the room, and I definitely think it paid off in terms of helping me create a cohesive space that I’m very much in love with.
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POSTED IN: Baby Girl, Cribs, Featured Rooms, Real Rooms, Twins
TAGS: Ikea, Owls, Sophisticated, Twins, Walmart
What a lovely concept of creating a soothing nursery with blue AND pink. I love the butterflies around the names too. I would love to know more about how you did the hippo and elephant wall art. It is amazing.
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The owls on the mobile are adorable! I love picking not so typical girly colors for the walls. It makes the room so much more sophisticated.
.-= Diapers and Divas’s last blog ..We’re Painting the Kitchen …. BLUE =-.
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I LOVE this nursery. It’s so feminine without being overwhelmingly pink, & I love that all of the little accessories are so coordinated, but aren’t totally matchy-matchy or themed. Fabulous!
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Isn’t it just fantastic?! The nontraditional color choices are what make this room is so stunning! Each little accessory adds to the personality of the room.
.-= Nicole ‘s last blog ..Sophisticated and Delicate Nursery for Twin Girls =-.
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