Featured Nursery: Serene, Modern and Gray

March 13, 2012

Expectant mom Tracy and her husband are expecting their first child and wanted to create a serene, modern room that wasn’t too childish; one that could grow with their little one. The inspiration for this gray nursery came from the birch tree decals — and they chose a light bluish-gray paint for the walls to complement the white decals. The unique art work and heirloom toys and furniture add a layer of heritage to this new baby’s space.

Child’s Name: Grayson
Child’s Age: Due on St. Patrick’s Day
Location: Chapel Hill, NC

What was your inspiration for the room?
Birch tree decals.

Describe your decorating style.
Modern, clean with a touch of coziness and nostalgia.

Favorite items in the room.
My favorite part has to be the baby animal photos purchased on sale at theanimalprintshop.com; they are just adorable! I also love the Oeuf Sparrow crib and the Klaussner rocker & ottoman.

Tell us about your DIY projects and repurposed items.
The dresser is an old This End Up dresser that was in my childhood bedroom which we updated by painting it gray and replacing the knobs. The wooden toys also have some history to them — they were my brother’s toys growing up.

Any words of wisdom or advice you would like to share with our readers that you may have learned while putting together your nursery?
I was told by many mom friends to spend money on a nice rocker and crib so the majority of my budget went towards those items. I saved money by reusing old furniture (the dresser and side table) and furnishings (the drapes and lamps), as well as budget friendly solutions from IKEA, and Overstock.com. I think you also get the most bang for your buck on wall treatments like the decals since they provide such a large focal point. I also made sure to shop around and wait for sales on items that I coveted. For example, overstock.com often runs coupons on top of sale prices; BuyBuyBaby does as well. The animalprintshop ran a special when you bought four prints you got one free.  This room was a work in progress for quite a while waiting for the best prices.

Room Resources.

Wall Color: Olympic Thin Ice
Crib: Oeuf Sparrow Crib – Gray ($730) from Amazon.com
Rug: Jungle Sheepskin Ivory Rug – 3′ x 5′ ($71) from Overstock.com
Crib Bedding: Gio Aqua Fitted Crib Sheet ($40) by DwellStudio
Ceiling Lamp: IKEA Knappa Pendant Lamp ($30)
Bookcase: IKEA Expedit Bookcase ($70)
Glider and Ottoman: Klaussner Lacey Glider ($400) and Ottoman ($200) in Slate
Curtains: Geo Leaf panel from West Elm. No longer available. Check out the Ikat Ogee Linen panel for a similar look.
Decals: Forest Birch Tree Decals from Etsy seller Art Wall Project

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A Room For Three: A Nursery Design Board For Momma’s Gone City

December 9, 2011

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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Simply Cozy {Nursery Design Inspiration Board}

May 3, 2011

It’s still quite chilly here in NYC {especially at night}.

This nursery design board was inspired by my need for warmth right now.

I selected dark furniture {in a walnut finish} to warm up the space and the casual weave  and color of the curtains to keep it simple. The rug was selected to make a statement!

This makes for one simply cozy nursery, don’t you think?Read More...

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Black and White Nursery {Inspiration Board and Decorating Ideas}

April 26, 2011

At birth, baby’s vision is pretty fuzzy and the most interesting things in the world to him/her is your face and high-contrast items, like a checkerboard. Inspired by this, I’ve put together this black and white nursery.

I went for contrast between white and black, and modern and traditional {hence the modern crib and rocker paired with the classic dresser}. The birch crib and rocker add another layer of contrast to the room.

The room design is pretty neutral but I added a girlie touch with the curtains. You can swap those out for plain white, black or natural panels and a little baby boy could also enjoy this high-contrast nursery!

Room Resources:

Curtains – Waterfall Ruffle Curtain, $79.

Crib – Oeuf Eco-friendly Sparrow Crib {Birch}, $730.

Art – I love you more than cupcakes {eye chart print}, $15.

Mobile – Wee Gallery Mobile, Flensted, $24.

Rocker – POÄNG Rocking Chair {w/ Dala natural cover} from IKEA, $149.

Rug – Milliken Black and White Collection Vibe Techno Black Rug, $84-$319.

Dresser – EDLAND 6-drawer dresser from IKEA, $299.

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Drew Elizabeth’s Boho Chic Nursery {Featured Real Room}

April 18, 2011

Kelsey is the owner and creative mind behind Daisies of Our Lives, a floral design company {you can also check out her blog Daisy Dreaming}. Her daughter Drew’s modern nursery was inspired by a picture in a magazine from years ago but what makes this room extra special are all the personal touches!

Child’s Name: Drew Elizabeth

Child’s Age: 8 months

Location: San Diego, CA

What was your inspiration for the room?

Years and years ago I had flagged a page in Domino magazine that featured a nursery I fell in love with.  I wasn’t even pregnant yet with my son, Micah, but I always kept this picture because I saw it more as a girl’s space. What inspired me the most was definitely the vintage wallpaper giraffe. Once I decided on the pink pattern for the giraffe, I knew I wanted to accent the room with a lot of other colors that didn’t scream girlie-girl.

How would you describe your decorating style?

Modern Bohemian.

What are your favorite items in the room?

The miniature wire doll bed on the bookshelf is my favorite element in the room.  My dad hand-made that for me as a surprise, which we now sell on Etsy. I also just love the Squirrel lady print and the butterfly fabric on the cornices.

Since Drew’s middle name, Elizabeth, was chosen in honor of my favorite literary heroine Elizabeth Bennett from Pride & Prejudice, I have several copies of the book on the shelf including the beautifully cloth bound edition by Penguin Classics.

Any advice to share with C&CN readers designing their nurseries on a small budget?

My personal taste is to avoid a theme or being too matchy-matchy. Invest is great personality pieces that give visual interest in the room like a great throw, artwork, or vintage/antique pieces. The room was so fun for me because I had so many personal touches in there. Start early enough on the room so that you have time to really find all the perfect pieces at places like Etsy, Ebay and Craigslist.

Nursery Resources:

Paint: Faint Flicker by Olympic

Crib & Dresser: Baby Mod at Walmart*

Bookcase: Mini Library by Oeuf *

Wallpaper Giraffe: Inke

Chair: Re-upholstered chair we already owned

Butterfly Fabric: Mod Green Pod

Pink Rug, Clothes Tree & Bird Pillow: Land of Nod

Faux hide rug & pendant lamp: Ikea

Table, Chairs, pink lamp, blanket & black basket: Target

Lion & “d” prints: Avalisa

Black & White flower pillow: Bed Buggs Boutique

Felt Tea Set: Sew Cute

Fox Print over bookcase: Yumi Yumi

Doile art: me

“Drew” Hanger: Lila Frances

Squirrel Lady Print: Berkley Illustration

Love Print: Made By Girl

“I Love You…” Print: Gus & Lula

Kid’s Telephone: Pottery Barn Kids

Orange Lamp: Marshall’s

Wire bed: Daisy Dreaming

Sunshine Print: Jessica Swift Shop

images by Kelsey from Daisy Dreaming

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Modern Safari for Your Baby Boy

January 31, 2010

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photo source: http://www.poshtots.com

I recently came across this nursery on PoshTots.com.

It’s the funnest nursery for a boy I have seen in a while. It gives a clean and contemporary edge to the classic safari nursery theme and I LIKE IT.

The crib pictured above is the Oeuf Crib in Walnut Stain and costs around $920! But you can get the Modern BabyLetto Modo 3-in-1 Two-Tone Baby Crib by DaVinci for $379.00.

Modern BabyMiro Modo 3-in-1 Two-Tone Baby Crib by DaVinci

Modern BabyLetto Modo 3-in-1 Two-Tone Baby Crib by DaVinci

The Oeuf Three Drawer Chest in Walnut (not pictured) will set you back $895 but you can save almost have of that by opting to purchase the Modern BabyLetto Mercer Two-Tone 3 Drawer Chest/Changer by DaVinci for $438.98.

Modern BabyLetto Mercer Two-Tone 3 Drawer Dresser / Changer by DaVinci

Modern BabyLetto Mercer Two-Tone 3 Drawer Dresser / Changer by DaVinci

The beautiful modern storage unit to the right is also from Oeuf. It’s called Mini Library and it retails for $650. I have looked EVERYWHERE for an affordable piece that resembled this storage unit. No luck. However, you could choose to purchase the Torsby Sideboard from Ikea for $299. You might even want to consider removing one of the sliding doors in order to get a look that is closer to Oeuf’s Mini Library.

Torsby sideboard from Ikea

Torsby sideboard from Ikea

The Shaggy Raggy Lime Rug featured in the picture is 2’8″x 4’8″ and costs approximately $137. Consider getting a smaller sized rug or even a bath rug. No, I’m not crazy. I’m actually a genius! I have a bath mat as the entrance rug to my daughter’s bedroom. It was much cheap than any rug I could have purchased and it was exactly what I was looking for. As an alternative to the Shaggy Raggy Lime Rug, get the All That Jazz Bath Rug in Lime (21″ x 34″) that costs just $24.99.

All That Jazz Bath Rug in Lime - 21" x 34"

All That Jazz Bath Rug in Lime - 21" x 34"

The Modern Safari Baby Bedding set for $658 is the bedding featured in the image above. I think that is just insane! I found almost an identical crib set at almost half the cost. It’s the Modern Zoo Crib Bedding by Carousel Designs and you can purchase a 4-piece set for $316.

Modern Zoo Crib Bedding by Carousel Designs

Modern Zoo Crib Bedding by Carousel Designs

The total cost of decorating your nursery with all of the items from the image on the top would be $3,260. But with a little creativity and a little internet research, we have just duplicated the look of this contemporary safari themed nursery for $1,457.97!

*Disclaimer: All of the opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. My research should not not be a substitute for doing your own product research. We are an Amazon.com affiliate and a very —teeny tiny— percentage of products purchased on their site using our links.
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