Woo to the hoo. We finally finished the nursery! And at just four weeks before the beanette’s estimated arrival (although we’re sure she’s gonna be late) we’re beyond excited to have a cheerful and functional room waiting for her. It definitely has come a long way from the blank canvas that we started with:
And that closet. Let’s just say it was one of our major challenges when it came to storage space, function, organization and all that good stuff:
Luckily we were able to introduce a ton of stash space thanks to a crib with a large built-in drawer, a generously sized double dresser (snagged on Craigslist for just $20), an already owned storage ottoman, and a side table with retrofitted basket “drawers.” Plus adding a padded bench with a large toy bin slipped under it (two more things we already had on hand) gave us even more spots to tuck toys, clothes, books, and everything else that comes with having a wee one. Oh and did we mention that the room is only 8′ x 10.5′? Yup, it’s the smallest room in the house (except for the bathrooms). But without further ado, the big baby-tastic after pics:
We had so much fun hunting down deals like this playful $50 aqua capiz chandelier from a local lighting outlet (which casts so many fun shadows on the ceiling for Baby P to enjoy).
And DIYing our own no-sew curtains with some cheerful printed fabric allowed us to create a much more balanced and grand look on a wall that formerly boasted a small-ish window that was off to the side (we’re all about cheating windows with curtains so they look centered). Is there nothing that a set of high and wide fabric panels can’t solve?
Bringing in the former side table from our guest bedroom (originally from Target) creates a nice spot for a glass of water, a reading lamp and some books. And the super insane coincidence was realizing that some woven baskets that we already owned slipped perfectly into the side table’s open shelves to create two basket “drawers” (which offer up even more room to house books and toys out of view- anything to keep the clutter factor to a minimum!). And because the baskets are woven and don’t have any harsh pointy corners, we even think Baby P will be able to easily use them to put away her own toys when she gets older and a bit more mobile (which of course will be our cue to switch out the real plant on the table for something less dirt-riddled).
And we can’t forget about the super cozy sink-in-able bucket chair that we snatched up for just $20 at a thrift store. Paired with an already owned ottoman (topped with a homemade faux sheepskin rug) it creates a nice little feeding and reading corner that even Burger thinks is the bee’s knees.
We also love that we were able to place the chair next to the window so we can appreciate the natural light streaming in during the day, along with the view of our big green backyard (which is sometimes accentuated by a playful chihuahua on an intense bug hunting expedition). And isn’t that little wooden tree in the windowsill adorable? We got so many great baby gifts from friends and family, and the makers of this one (Plan Toys) are extremely eco conscious and use only the greenest materials and non-toxic dyes and glues.
Oh and we can’t forget how much the soft aqua ceilings (Mythic’s Adanna Aire in a flat finish) next to the crisp white molding and the pear green walls (Mythic’s Autumn Bloom in eggshell) transformed this formerly tan-walled guest room into a dreamier place for our little girl (read all about the painting process right here). Plus we figure she’ll constantly be gazing up at the ceiling when she’s in her crib, so it’s nice to know it’s sort of sky-reminiscent as opposed to plain old white.
Here’s a shot of the $20 Craigslist double dresser that we totally refinished (earning ourselves six generously sized drawers for storing everything from diapering supplies to clothes and even tiny socks, bibs, and other pint-sized accessories). And the wire and faux flower mobiles that we made to hang over the changing pad along with the DIY shelves built by my handy hubby really add kid-friendly function and form to the entire wall.
You might notice that small basket to the right of the dresser in the photo above. Well let’s zoom in, shall we?
It’s actually a cheap-o Ikea basket which we then lined with extra crib skirt fabric that we already had on hand. Bam- instant hamper for under $5. And we like how the lighter woven texture ties into the basket “drawers” in our makeshift side table under the window- and even the textured ottoman that we paired with our thrift store chair.
But back to the dresser for a minute. Remember when we lined the drawers? They definitely add a splash of happy to the space every time we slide them open to gaze at all the tiny outfits and accessories awaiting Baby P. Is there anything cuter than baby shoes?
Here’s a closer shot of the three-orb mobile that we crafted while parked in front of the TV one night for less than $12. We love how it gently sways above the changing pad and we have our fingers crossed that it’ll really come in handy once the beanette gets more wiggly and we have to keep her distracted while we hurriedly change her.
And here’s a detail shot of those lovely shelves that my manly man built with his own two hands (ok, and some power tools). We love that they’re constructed like long skinny wall mounted boxes to keep books from toppling down as they might on an open shelf. And we can easily switch out those books, frames, and toys to keep reinventing that wall as our baby girl grows.
And because we’ve heard that well ventilated rooms with fans can help when it comes to scary things like SIDS, we sprung for this vintage-looking turquoise charmer (by Deco Breeze in “sky”) which is just as easy on the eyes as it is functional. Plus we love the fact that small fingertips can’t fit past that protective wire cage.
But let’s swing over to that formerly sad little closet. We livened things up by painting the inside of it the same soft aqua color as the ceiling, hung a fabric curtain for some pattern and interest, and added a second hanging bar along with baskets, shelves, and boxes to store a lot more than we thought we ever could in that tiny enclave. Check out the whole closet transformation here.
And maybe I have to revise my “is there anything cuter than tiny baby shoes?”question. Because the answer might be “baby clothes.” Oh and we love that we were able to repurpose a hanging shoe organizer from Ikea as a caddy for everything from bibs to burp cloths and even tiny leggings.
Here’s a shot of our crib tucked into the corner to keep as much open rug space available for playtime as Baby P grows. We love that the crib we chose has that drawer built right in for even more storage space (it’s actually empty right now, along with the storage ottoman- which we think is a good sign since we’re sure to accumulate more stuff as we go). And we even got to whip up a no-sew crib skirt to the tune of just $14 to add texture and hide the formerly open space between the bottom of the mattress and the top of the drawer.
Here’s a close up of a super affordable Marshall’s mirror that we grabbed back when it was black. Reinventing it with some cheerful green paint and hanging it (extremely securely) across from the window allows it to bounce some nice light around the small room. And we figure between staring up at the blue ceiling, the aqua chandelier and this whimsical mirror while she’s in her crib, the beanette will have no shortage of places to peer while she dozes off.
And here’s our art wall which we recently refreshed with some under-one-dollar decorative craft paper, a few photos and prints that we already had, and two new pieces from Etsy and Wall Blank. We especially love the mixed and matched feeling of playfulness that it adds to the room (and the fact that we can switch things out whenever the urge strikes). Plus the asymmetrical arrangement makes it feel more fun and less formal, which seems fitting for Baby P’s cheerful pear and aqua nursery.
We already mentioned the old thrift store bench that we brought in with a bin of toys under it for more display and organization space in our modestly sized room. We really love how the soft celery color and the patterned upholstery fit right into the room without competing too much with the curtains. Talk about a happy accident since we redid that $7 bench over a year ago without ever knowing that it would someday be worked into our future nursery.
But back to our art wall for a moment. Here’s a closer shot of one of our favorite sentimental ideas. We’ll be placing the beanette’s hospital wristband in that chunky frame on the bottom (and until then we made our own little placeholder version). We also plan to create a paper silhouette of her sweet profile once she’s here (to match the one that we already have of her four-legged brother Burger). Gotta love some fun and easy personalization- especially when it’s free.
So that sums up our recent guest-bedroom-to-nursery makeover. And because we’re suckers for photo documentation, we glanced at this picture from the beginning of the project…
… and just knew that we had to replicate it a few months later now that the room is done:
There’s that belly shot so many of you have been requesting. The funny thing is that while I’m definitely bigger in the after shot than I was back in January when the first back-to-back picture was taken, it’s crazy to think that in it’s been three months since that photo and I haven’t grown all that much. I guess it’s safe to say that I popped early.
But enough bump chatter, let’s talk budget. We headed into the nursery makeover assuming we’d spend around $1500 (since we had absolutely nothing and needed lighting, paint, a chair, a dresser, a changing area, a crib, a rug, storage solutions, a closet makeover, a mirror, art, curtains, shelving, a mobile, and more). We arrived at that estimation since some simple online shopping revealed that even affordable places like Target charge around 1K for a crib, a dresser and a changing table (which doesn’t include other major items like a chair, a rug, lighting, art, shelves, etc). Of course we hoped to whip things together for less, but we always like to be realistic instead of overly optimistic when it comes to budgeting (since it feels a lot more triumphant to come in under budget when you take the time to land on a feasible estimate- as opposed to completely blowing a budget that was way too low to start with).
Here’s the full budget breakdown:
- No-VOC wall, ceiling and closet paint: $80 (Mythic paint was a much-loved splurge)
- 100% wool 5 x 8 rug from a local outlet: $99
- Aqua capiz chandelier also from a local outlet: $50
- DIY window & closet curtain fabric: $105 (another splurge, but they make the room)
- Curtain rods and ring clips on clearance from Target: $10
- White faux wood blinds from Home Depot to block all light: $37
- Modern crib with built in storage drawer: a gift from my sweet mom
- Organic crib mattress: generously provided by Savvy Rest
- Thrift store chair: $20
- Chair pillow from TJ Maxx: $6.99
- Ottoman, bench, side table and baskets: already owned
- Faux sheepskin rug on ottoman: $19
- Marshall’s mirror & paint to transform it: $50
- Craigslist dresser & refinishing supplies: $31.51 ($20 dresser, $11.51 supplies)
- Drawer lining project: $1.30
- Closet makeover: $18.36 (hanging bar, storage systems, etc)
- No-sew crib skirt: $14
- DIY mobile: $12
- Organic crib sheet and changing pad cover: $29 with coupon
- Blue fan from Target: $55
- Homemade wall shelves for books and toys: $14
- Ikea lamp on side table: $19
- Ikea basket for hamper: $4 (along with already owned leftover crib skirt fabric)
- Art: $42 ($25 Wall Blank print + $12 Etsy print + $5 worth of craft paper)
- TOTAL: $717.16
Not too bad, right? Especially when you think about shows like Trading Spaces having 1K to transform a space. And the fact that we were able to pick up two major pieces (the chair and the dresser) for just $20 a pop definitely allowed us to take on a ton of smaller projects that might not have originally worked within our budget. Now granted the gifted crib and mattress definitely helped when it came to staying under a thousand dollars (and coming in at less than half of our original $1500 budget) but we’re thrilled that we were able to whip up so many under $20 projects with that freed up moolah (from our mobile making and shelf building adventures to our drawer lining project, no-sew crib skirt and even our big closet makeover).
So what do you think? Are we ready for a baby or what? And what really is cuter… baby shoes or baby clothes? We’re so excited to finally share our big nursery reveal with you guys and we’d love to know if any of you are making over a nursery in your home- or sprucing up a kids room for your own growing bambinos. Heck, even if you’re kid-free, are you planning to take on any of the projects that we tackled for this space like ceiling painting, curtain making, dresser refinishing, closet organizing or shelf building? Do tell.
Psst- Wanna see our nursery progress from the very beginning? Here’s our painting post, our big shopping spree, our crib hunting rundown, our curtain-making tutorial, our fun little chair search, our mirror-painting extravaganza, our DIY faux sheepskin project, our big dresser makeover (and subsequent drawer lining project), our closet makeover, our homemade crib skirt undertaking, our DIY mobile, our shelf-building adventure and our art wall makeover. Oh the memories…
Julia says
Simply amazng!
Carolyn says
Lovely nursery! the colours look peaceful and relaxing, yet incredibly fresh. I’m curious to know why you chose to paint the room when the wall colour was already nice – and neutral? I’m looking forward to seeing this room evolve!
Your blog has inspired to take on various decorating projects around our home. Especially after seeing your nursery – I was too sick throughout my pregnancy to do any decorating/organising.
P.S You’re both GLOWING in your picture! Enjoy every little moment with your daughter. The time really does go very quickly!!
_meganORSI__ says
LOVe.lOve.LOVE it! My husband and I just started TTC, and I’m totally excited! I’m a graphic/web designer, but I pretty much design anything that I can get my hands on – rooms included! I LOVE everything about this room! It’s gender neutral and super-detailed, oh and FUN!
CONGRATS and good luck! 8-D
Arianne says
AMAZING! I love every inch of that room!
Heather says
I would love to hear more about your cloth diapering adventures…. and it sounds like reusable wipes too??
YoungHouseLove says
Heather- We definitely try to keep things relatively home improvement focused over here (after all, it’s our first love) but we’ll probably be mentioning diapering details from time to time (and you can always follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more personal musings and info).
Carolyn- We just wanted something a little more fun and the green and blue combo still worked with the tones in the rest of our house but felt more stimulating for a wee one. Hope it helps!
Jo- Nope, we’re planning to stick with just an organic crib sheet for now (the American Academy of Pediatrics has actually declared bumpers unsafe for suffocation reasons, so we’ll do without for a while and see how it goes).
Natalie- Yup, it must be an American thing. Friends and relatives were itching to throw me a shower pretty much from the day we shared our big news, but I begged everyone to hold off until my last trimester just so we’d be further along (and closer to meeting our little one).
Mary B- You’re right! It was Marshall’s. Good catch! Off to fix that…
xoxo,
s
Tina says
Wow, you guys did such a great job-its beautiful!
Janelle says
wow, the room looks great, and your budget is amazing – thanks for sharing! I’m inspired by your curtains and the cute wire orbs. We’re expecting our baby TOMORROW so no starting new projects before baby, but we figure baby doesn’t care if we finish renovations a bit after birth :)
And, baby shoes are adorable but completely impractical.
Jen says
Cute! Love the chandelier. But I have to say that chair looks so uncomfortable to me. I could never nurse in that. Is Sherry standing on her tip toes?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Jen,
Not only is the chair super comfy by my sister in law nursed in it for 45 minutes just to test it out and declared that she never wanted to get up. We admit that photos might not do it justice but it has great back and arm support for cradling and you sink right into it (especially when you place your feet up on the ottoman- heaven). You can read more about the big chair hunt by following the link at the bottom of the post. And yup, I’m on my toes in both pics. With John clocking in at 6′ and me at a mere 5’3″ I usually try to bridge the gap when I can!
xo,
s
Krystle says
I’ve been following Beanette’s nursery project and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the finish results! Awesome job guys!
Gayle says
So very darling! You all did a great job!
wanderluster says
What a lovely nursery… all your love and hard work really shines through. And to think, the best addition to the room is yet to come!
Wishing Sherry a safe and speedy delivery in the weeks to come!
xoxo
Abby says
I love it! So so adorable! Your little one is so blessed to have amazing parents who already love her so much…not to mention the fact that she will always have a super adorable living space. :) And oh my gosh. That pregnant belly is the cutest. Congratulations!
Tracy says
Love the room, love everything you do.. and LOL.. love how your standing on your tip toes beside John.. (chuckle chuckle)
Cindy says
B.E.A.U.TI…FUL! All around! Great projects that inspire me as I am working on my pre-teen daughter’s room. Love the before and after shots of the room with the both of you in there!
Ellen says
Love it!
You may have addressed this somewhere else – but where did you find the cute little white animal figurines on the dresser (elephant and giraffe?)
Love them!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Ellen,
They were actually gifts from Pottery Barn Kids (or possibly the Pottery Barn Kids outlet). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Alysia {Prost tot he Host} says
What a fabulously chic space! I love the bright colors and splashes of patterns. Sherry, you are one beautiful preggy lady. Congratulations..now we wait.
Amanda says
First of all, I love the room. Second, your belly is beyond adorable. Third, good for you on the cloth diapers. My mom laments about how horrible they were when we were kids, but my sister actually used them for her first baby, and they’ve come a long way. I think she still used disposables for going on trips, but she really liked the cloth ones for most of the time. I’ve heard of diaper services where they come and pick up the dirty ones and deliver fresh ones- how nice would THAT be??
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yeah doesn’t that sound amazing? John’s mom used a diaper service with all four of her kids back when she lived in DC because in the city no one had a washer or dryer. Of course we do (and we’re all about doing things on a budget) so lots of laundry looks to be in our future… but we’re excited and can’t wait to get started!
xo,
s
Lisa says
Is that a Lifefactory bottle you’re holding? I am slightly obsessed with them and have bought the blue set from Gap.com for my son (set to debut June 27 or thereabouts) as well as some orange and yellow ones when they were marked down at Destination Maternity. Today they’re on The Mini Social in a variety of colors, along with the silicone teethers and the adult beverage bottles in orange and sky blue, all for $2-$4 less than retail with $6.95 flat-rate shipping (much better than at Lifefactory’s own site). If anyone is looking to stock up on glass bottles, this is a great opportunity, plus the other sales are for organic clothes brands such as Kate Quinn and Under the Nile (and you can buy from more than one sale at a time, so you only pay for shipping once). Happy shopping!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Lisa,
Yup, good eye! We figured why stop at cloth diapering when we could get some fun glass bottles too? We’ve gone retro at Casa Petersik- but of course everything has come a long way so it’s not like we’re sacrificing ease or use or style in the process! We love our Weego bottles from Lifefactory (we picked up one blue one, one yellow one and one orange one at an eco boutique in Northern Virginia and have been dying to break them out- hence the bottle in the photo). We thought going with gender neutral colors would make them work for future kiddos too (we also did that with our cloth diaper colors) and they’re all amazingly cute. Now all we need is a baby!
xo,
s
Averill says
Bravo!!!! I love what y’all have done — it’s just so fresh and appealing and refreshingly NOT pink. Amazed at your budgeting as well. I think you two must be the only folks in the world who consistently come in WAY under budget.
Shannon says
Ever since I saw the posting on when you got the chair for the baby room, I have been SEARCHING for something like that for my house…but to no avail. The search continues! Congrats on such a beautiful room!
Ashley Keylor says
It’s absolutely beautiful! I would love to live in that room! You guys did such a great job!
and you are adorable…the meaning of the phrase “all baby”. Can’t wait to see the beanette. :)
Heather says
This nursery is just perfect. I love the colors, and it certainly doesn’t look budget friendly. This is high-end style. Great job! I’m inspired.
Tiffany says
Woo to the Hoo is right! It looks amazing (as do you Sherry). Love everything about it – but especially that mirror!
rohitha says
amazing………just love the bright and airy vibe in the room
kristen f davis | kfd designs says
awesome work, folks! happy happy happy room
Natalie says
aww I love it!! You guys did such a fantastic job! My favorite part about it is that you did it all on a budget. So inspiring!
I think that my absolute fav projects are:
#1 The green painted mirror from TJMaxx
#2 The ikea basket lined with extra crib skirt fabric that we already had on hand
Both projects are creative AND cute!
P.S. Sherry, you are such an adorable little preggo lady! :)
Erin M says
Great job! Beautiful nursery. :) I think your chair looks comfy, but I must say that I hope you have a rocking chair somewhere in your house! I didn’t have one with my first son and didn’t buy one until my second son was three months old– I wish I would have had one from the beginning of mommyhood!!
Katie says
I absolutely love how the nursery turned out! I love that even though you’re having a girl you didn’t go with the traditional pink nursery. I am expecting too, due August 16th, but we did not find out the sex of our baby and I’m enjoying wondering who is going to meet us in August! I had a couple questions for you…what brand of cloth diapers are you using? How did you decide to go with cloth? I love the idea, but I’m not sure I would be able to actually do it! What’s your opinion on using more water by doing more laundry versus adding all those disposable diapers to a landfill? Also, I was just looking up the life factory bottles…I totally fell in love! Those are top on my list now…do you know if the bottles can be microwaved with the silicone sleeve on? Just curious…thanks for all you do with this wonderful blog! I am a daily reader and as a first-time home owner for just a few months and a first-time mom-to-be I find your site SO inspiring and helpful! Thanks again!
La Rêveuse says
This is like déja vu–we had a very similar fabric (I bought in Paris before we moved home) and color scheme in my daughter’s nursery. When we moved, we brought it to our new home, and I’m in the process of adding to it for kiddo #2. Here’s the old one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsbinparis/sets/72157600320297399
and I’ll probably post some new photos of the redo soon (in a different house and a different state and now with 2 kids for the price of 1!!!)
I have to say, I love what you’ve done! You’ve got great taste. ;-)
laura says
Love the room! Can you share the names/brands of the paint shades?
YoungHouseLove says
Laura- The aqua ceilings are Mythic’s Adanna Aire in a flat finish and the pear green walls are Mythic’s Autumn Bloom in eggshell. You can read more about the painting process by clicking the link at the bottom of this post that mentions painting. Hope it helps!
Katie- After much online research along with chats with cloth diaper loving family & friends we’ve decided on the Bum Genius All-In-One, One-Size Fits All Organic Cloth Diapers. We decided they were the way to go because they’ve certainly come a long way (and have actually won awards for how easy they are to use). And friends and family members couldn’t say enough positive things about them. Of course they’re super economical because they’re one size fits all (we even got them in gender neutral colors so we can use them for multiple kiddos) and they’re extremely simple to use since they don’t have complicated inserts or prefolds. As for the laundry factor, everyone has told us that you do a ton of it with a little one anyway (whether you cloth diaper or not) so washing them shouldn’t be a huge burden (especially since they air dry and we have an energy efficient front loading washer to minimize water use). As for the Weego bottles, we’ve heard that they can be boiled on the stove to sanitize them (with the covers on- but of course you want to supervise them so they don’t melt or anything) but as for microwaving we’re not sure. Perhaps you can learn more on their website (we plan to thaw milk by dunking the bottles in a bowl of warm water instead of nuking them anyway, so they seem like the way to go. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Heather Jastrzemski says
Looks fabulous! You guys are so inspiring! Every time I am on your website, I want to redo something…great job!
PS: I’m the chick with all of the kids from Jason’s Deli…
thanks for all you do :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Heather! It was so good to meet you the other night. We were remarking how adorable your family was- you totally give me hope that we can have a gaggle of wee ones and live to tell the tale! And knowing that you use and love cloth diapers is a total confidence booster too.
xo,
s (& j)
Heather Jastrzemski says
PPS: (I think that’s right?)
We do cloth diapering (not always) as well…you’ll be so glad if you stick with it!
Renee Smith says
LOVE IT! Jumping, dancing, smiling, giggling, variety of LOVE IT!
Cloth diapering is a breeze, even washing them at home, and in the summer, line drying is so fast! I highly recommend getting the spray attachment for your toilet as your baby gets older. For nursing newborns, I hear you just throw everything right into the wash because all of it is totally water soluble. It also pays for itself within 4 months or so… as figured by my thrifty aunt!
I love that you have so much available storage space, and all the display spaces look beautiful. When baby P starts scooting, crawling, standing, walking, and developing toy preferences, that space will be great for storing toys that she has lost interest in, and rotating them as she loses interest in other toys! Keeping a ton of toys all jumbled around (and your nursery is far from jumbled!), can create visual “noise” and especially babies can lose focus, the more they have to look at in a space. Our son’s closet is loaded with toys and books, and we have between 5 and 10 out for him to use at any given time, each displayed in its own space on a shelf, with one or two objects changing each week as he stops playing with them. He has even started putting things back in their places at 15 months old… hooray! I know a lot of parents take the more is better approach to keep the kids “busy” or “entertained,” but we were shocked by how attentive he could be to one toy for periods of time up to 45 minutes; even before he could roll over! Less is definitely more for helping curious little babies grow their focus and learn how to relate to their environments! You guys seem to have a great little play set up in the nursery, with a comfy spot for an admiring parent!
Well done! I know you don’t need a reminder, but enjoy the two-getherness you have right now! You’ll be amazed by how much more you can love each other when the new addition arrives, and even more amazed by how much you can do on a few hours sleep! Beautiful nursery by a beautiful family!
priscilla says
i want to keep that room for my future daughter, i love the crib, the dresser and the frame set up!
evden eve says
We do cloth diapering (not always) as well…you’ll be so glad if you stick with it!
evden eve nakliyat says
Hi ” I love that you have so much available storage space, and all the display spaces look beautiful. When baby P starts scooting, crawling, standing, walking, and developing toy preferences, that space will be great for storing toys that she has lost interest in, and rotating them as she loses interest in other toys! Keeping a ton of toys all jumbled around (and your nursery is far from jumbled!), can create visual “noise” and especially babies can lose focus, the more they have to look at in a space. Our son’s closet is loaded with toys and books, and we have between 5 and 10 out for him to use at any given time, each displayed in its own space on a shelf, with one or two objects changing each week as he stops playing with them. He has even started putting things back in their places at 15 months old… hooray! I know a lot of parents take the more is better approach to keep the kids “busy” or “entertained,” but we were shocked by how attentive he could be to one toy for periods of time up to 45 minutes; even before he could roll over! Less is definitely more for helping curious little babies grow their focus and learn how to relate to their environments! You guys seem to have a great little play set up in the nursery, with a comfy spot for an admiring parent!” ..
Terra says
Love the nursery! Thanks for posting such wonderful ideas. I enjoy all of the texture in the room!
btw you are a cute pregnant lady! I had our little guy Jacen in January, and also felt like I had popped early! Then 12 weeks later I was back to pre pregnancy weight.
Best wishes on your new addition and God bless!
Kristin says
Hey,
you just appeared on apartment therapy’s ohdeedoh! Congrats!
YoungHouseLove says
Wow! Thanks for the heads up. Off to check it out…
xo,
s (& j)
Rose says
Wow..the nursery looks great!
It’s so inviting and fresh looking. Baby P will love it!
I have a question about curtain rods and color:
If the windows and trim are white, is it OK to go with a white rod…so as not to draw attention to it.
Or should the color be dark (like yours) when everything else is white and the curtains are patterned?
Should you bring the eye up to the rods or have the focus somewhere else? I’m not sure what to do!
Thanks for your help and congratulations on the nursery!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Rose,
There aren’t real rules so it’s all about personal preference. Since we have a few dark brown furnishings in the room we liked the rich look of the thin oil-rubbed bronze rod and rings, but we could have easily used a white rod to work with the trim. You’re right that it would probably blend more in white, so it’s all about whether you want your rod to serve as a bit of “jewelry” and stand out – or if you’d like it to almost disappear into the space and let the curtains be the star. Good luck!
xo,
s
Lisa says
I’m so inspired by your nursery. I’m pregnant with our first and had always looked at the nursery as something that centered around crib bedding. I love to see a room where that isn’t really the case!
Please let us know how the cloth diapering goes. I’ve heard that it’s a trial and error endeavor, what works great for one family might not work as well for another. I like the idea of it (diapers are so expensive!), but I’m intimidated by the laundry, and a bit nervous about asking family members that are sitters to deal with cloth. I’m not sure why that concerns me, it’s what our moms did!
Amy says
This is so precious!
I NEED that fan. Thanks so much for the link.
Handy Man, Crafty Woman says
love how this room came out!! just love the colors and the ceiling. and, I think my favorite baby “thing” is baby shoes!!!
Sarah says
The nursery looks amazing!!! Your little girl is going to love it! So beautiful.
Charmaine says
I just saw your dresser twin on KateSpade.com … how cool is that!
YoungHouseLove says
No way, that’s awesome! Off to check it out…
xo,
s
Sarah says
The nursery looks amazing! I love the color palette. Great choices. You guys are always so good at finding super deals on decor and furniture, have you found any good resources for discounted baby gear?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Sarah,
Good question! We’ve actually found some great deals on amazon.com and of course ebay, but many items were generously purchased by friends and family members from our registry so we haven’t really done as much deal hunting as usual. They pretty much ordered us to register and we were happy to oblige. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Cassie says
LOVE the way the nursery turned out! What a beautiful nook for a lucky little lady. And just wanted to say you’re carrying your baby exactly how I’ve carried all of mine– I’m expecting my third any day. You look gorgeous… all the best to you in the coming weeks!
Michelle says
I see you have Sophie La Giraffe! That is both of my babies favorite toy. Baby P is sure to love her. Burger will probably spend a lot of time trying to steal her, too. lol
Yogi Gray says
Totally gorgeous!
Crystal says
I LOVE the room…cheery and very modern! I noticed no trash can was mentioned. I spray painted a wicker baster “trash can” in all white and have it hidden my daughter’s closet. It’s only for clothing tags and whatnot. One thing that I tried and tested was the diaper Geanie…I don’t recommend it at all! There is no way around trying to hide the smell of a dirty diaper. IMO it’s best to just best to put the diaper along with dirty wipies in those blue diaper trash bags and toss it outside in the regular trash can. Keep up the great job!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Crystal,
On the other side of the dresser (the hidden side towards the window) we purchased a little lidded metal pail for our cloth diapers and a smaller one for our wipes. We figure metal won’t hold a smell as much as plastic could and we even painted the outside of each one the same color as the ceiling to cute them up a bit. Of course we’ll regularly empty them (especially since we decided on cloth diapers, so we’ll be washing them quite often) so here’s hoping we won’t have a smell issue at all…
xo,
s
Kelly | Glamour This! says
It looks amazing. You are such an inspiration, and I love that the nursery colors are along the same as mine. I haven’t done anything yet except choose material for my custom baby bedding… but I wish it will look 1/100 of what your nursery looks like.
Can’t wait to see her face.