Jessica of Momma’s Gone City is one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met — so as soon as I found out she was expecting baby #3 I knew I had to whip up something special for her. Jessica lives with her husband, and her two toddlers (a girl and a boy) and now a brand new baby boy in a small apartment in New York City — and all three kiddos will be sharing a bedroom, so it’s safe to say that things are pretty cramped.
Kids have a lot of stuff. So the goal of this design is to keep things simple — and uncluttered!
I hope she likes it! Do you?
Before design this room, I spoke with Jessica and she told me that she had already purchased the Oeuf Perch Bunk Bed ($1,500) and the Oeuf Classic Crib ($940) — great choices! And her modern choice of furniture sent me on my way…
As a New York City dweller, I know all too well that small apartments in NY are much smaller than anywhere else — so I wanted to keep the space as simple as possible. Too many things on the walls of a small room can make it feel like it’s closing in on you. I selected three Vintage Modern Inspired 12″ Wooden Letters ($18 each) to place near the bed of each child — to personalize their space.
They’ll need some storage, as well as a changing area for baby — so I selected the inexpensive Ikea Expedit ($40). It’s cheap, modern and it’ll get the job done. A changing pad can be placed — and secured! — on the top, while bins containing diapering essentials and clothing changes (top two openings) and toys for the bigger kids (one for each) can be place on the bottom.
Chevron Zig Zag Curtains ($40 per panel) and a super retro-modern Artecnica Themis Mobile ($30) bring in some fun — with bold graphic patterns and lots of color. While a Baxton Studio Cradle Chair ($132) adds a modern place to sit, feed and bond. Add a soft rug, Ikea Flokati ($80), for everyone to enjoy some tummy time together!
1. Zig Zag Curtains ($40 per panel); 2. Artecnica Themis Mobile ($30); 3. Oeuf Classic Crib ($940); 4. Baxton Studio Cradle Chair ($132) 5. Vintage Modern Inspired 12″ Wooden Letters ($18 each) 6. Ikea Flokati ($80); 7. Ikea Expedit ($40); 8. Oeuf Perch Bunk Bed ($1,500).
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I Love that rocking chair! I have been eyeing it for months. I can’t wait for baby J to upgrade to a big boy room so I can put that chair in his room!
I love number 7!! My daughter has two of them in her closet, side by side. They fit in her closet like a glove and it looks like we had a closet organizer put in there. The top makes a nice shelf too to but some baskets on. We picked up 4 pink boxes that from IKEA that fit perfectly into the squares and staggered them (they also come in black I believe) and it was a great way to hid away some of the smaller toys! Great list!!!
Love it! Simplicity always wins in my book :)
I love the perch bunk bed, what a great style! It is nice to see something other than the usual square/block designs.