Child’s Name: Still a secret
Child’s Age: Due April 2012
Location: New York City

What was your inspiration for the room?
Knowing how chaotic life can be with newborn twins, I wanted a room that would be peaceful and relaxing. We brought in a subtle woodland theme with the wall decals and cute woodland plush creatures (bunnies, owls, birds, and a little fox). Given that we live in Brooklyn with a view of Manhattan, a big freeway, and general urban sprawl right outside the girls’ window, it was nice to bring a touch of serenity and nature into this room.

Describe your decorating style.
Our entire apartment is very contemporary and skews a bit masculine (lots of steel, aluminum, dark wood, glass, and grey colors) so for the nursery, I wanted a true retreat from the “grown-up zone”. Everything in the nursery is soft, cushy, and very feminine – it was my chance to indulge in all things girly.

Only one crib?
Yes indeed! The girls will be sharing a crib until they’re about 3-4 months (or whenever they start rolling on top of one another), then we have an identical crib in storage (and identical linens) that we’re bringing out. Another advantage of getting the budget-friendly Ikea crib!

Favorite items in the room.
We simply adore the loveseat for our nursery, and prefer it to a glider for many reasons. The loveseat not only accommodates overnight guests (it’s a full-sized pull-out), but also gives both my husband and I a place to sit and hang out in this room. When the babies come, it’ll be perfect for nursing twins, and as they get older, a loveseat is the only way to cuddle with both girls and read them stories at the same time!

Keep scrolling for more images and room details…

Room Resources.

Crib: Ikea Hensvik
Changing Table: Ikea Gulliver
Loveseat: Room and Board Ian in Desmond Arctic fabric (easy-to-clean microfiber)
Bedding: Quilt and washed satin crib skirt from Restoration Hardware
Changing pad cover: Pottery Barn Baby
Changing table baskets: Badger Basket
Wall Decal: from Etsy seller NouWall — which were embellished with some poppy flower stickers.
Bunny Fishing Stars Print: Etsy seller Trafalgar’s Square
Fuzzy throw on loveseat: Z Gallerie
Rug: Overstock.com
Wall Shelves: Creative Connectors Wooden Shelving Kit
Ceramic Owl nightlight: Land of Nod
Paint colors: Martha Stewart Cement Grey and Behr Gentle Rain
Stuffed Animals: Bunny – Bunnies by the Bay; Bird Pillow – Land of Nod; Fox – Etsy seller SleepyKing

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The story of Gus + Lula is one that tugs on all of my heart strings — and I’m so glad that this story has a happy ending! New mom of twins, Britt, wanted to start a family above all things. But after struggling to conceive for many years, Britt was blessed with the news that she would soon be the happy mama of Ethiopian twins — a boy and a girl!

I think we can honestly say that everything in this room is handmade, with lots of love, and that every detail in the nursery is stunning! Scroll down for details — and visit Gus + Lula to find out more about this labor of love.

Paint: Sparkling Lake by Valspar

Chandelier: Vintage. Thrift store find ($98)

Mobile: DIY. Wire photo mobile and handmade pinwheels.

Shelving: DIY gutter shelves {explained here}.

Artwork: DIY. Available at the Gus + Lula etsy shop.

Crib bedding and skirt: DIY {crib skirt tutorial here}

** A special thanks to Britt of Gus + Lula for allowing us to share her twin’s oasis on Chic & Cheap Nursery. **

Two, actually!

The first is the Splurge! nursery with a price tag of approx. $3,935. The second? That’s the On a Budget! nursery. By replacing just 3 items, the price tag on this one is $1,400 less.

Details.-

1. The color scheme: I’ve chosen four colors for the room. Lilac and a light blue are the primary colors for the design. Lilac for the baby girl. Light blue for the baby boy. Sage (light green) is the complimentary/unifying color. It looks fantastic with both lilac and blue. Gray is the neutral background for the entire color scheme and the wall color.

2. Baby Girl Bedding: Serena and Lily Crib Bedding Set Lulu, $395.

3. Baby Boy Bedding: Serena and Lily Crib Bedding Set Dylan, $395.

4. Cribs: Oeuf Eco-friendly Sparrow Crib, White, $690 each {splurge!}; Storkcraft Sheffield Stages Crib, White, $99 each {on a budget!}.

5. Ceiling Lamp: Normann Copenhagen Norm 03 Lamp Shade, $200 {splurge!}; Ikea Knappa pendant lamp, $34.99 {on a budget!}.

6. Dresser: Ikea Hemnes 8-drawer dresser,White, $299.

7. Fabric for Curtains: Serena & Lily Fabric by the Yard Diamond Leaf, $50 per yard {splurge!}; Home Decor Print Fabric-Croscill Felton/Kiwi, on sale for $14.99 {on a budget!}.

8. Rug: Shaggy Raggy Lime Jersey Cotton Rug, $66.

9. Glider: NurseryWorks Empire Rocker, $1,100. A chunk of the budget went to this chair but it’s my favorite piece in the room. It’s elegant, neutral and can be moved to any other room in your home once it’s done it’s duty in the nursery.

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I offered to help.

* I’ve also put together this Boy and Girl Twin Nursery design board using the same color scheme.

Details below.

The Color Scheme

I’ve chosen four colors for the room. Lilac and a light blue are the primary colors for the design. Lilac for the baby girl. Light blue for the baby boy. Sage (light green) is the complimentary/unifying color. It looks fantastic with both lilac and blue. Gray is the neutral background for the entire color scheme.

The Cribs

The cribs were chosen by Kirsty. They are Baby Mod 3-in-1 Convertible Crib, ParkLane in Amber and White.

The Crib Sheets

For twin baby girl, I chose the Heather Florentine crib sheet by Serena & Lily and the Lilac Damask crib sheet from Carousel Designs. For twin baby boy, I chose the Cloud Bamboo and the Grass Trellis crib sheets by Serena & Lily.

What about the paint color?

I’m suggesting Kirsty paint her nursery walls gray. A nice and light shade of gray will allow the other three colors in the room to shine without competition. It’s neutral and adds a touch of sophistication to a color palette that might be a bit too childish without it!

* Check out this cute Etsy treasury featuring handmade items with the same color palette.

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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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