Nursery design board

My youngest daughter just turned 18 months last week, and it's time I tackle her bedroom. I've mentioned here before that we haven't done much in the past to her room, mainly because we didn't have time, and I didn't know which direction to take - but I finally feel ready to commit!

After looking through my inspiraton files, I've found a common thread, and I've totally been gravitating towards a combination of peach/coral, gold, grey/stone, and yellow. I love those colors together, and always thought it would be perfect for my little girl's room. Then I found this wallpaper, which totally sealed the deal, and set the wheels in motion. LOVE!

 source: walnutwallpaper.com

Here's what I have in mind:

 

I've put together this design board to help me visualize it all - and I must say, I'm even more excited now! doesn't it look amazing?  :)

 

The crib, billy bookcase, chair, and ikea dresser - we already have. We've also switched out the dresser knobs to clear glass ones for more sparkle a long time ago, and I think I will keep them, but I have been playing with the idea of using gold pull rings as well.

 

I love the crib bedding which has that animal print - but if I can't find something like that, I would use the grey fabric to make the crib skirt, the polka dot for pillows, and the soft peach paisley fabric for the crib sheet. The ikat-like fabric on the top right would be used for window coverings.

 

The wallpaper would be going up on one wall only - as a focal point, where the crib and dresser currently sit. On the opposite wall, where we have our chair + bookcase, I will be adding the gold pouf and similar style floor lamp and side table. I love that the side table has that gold rim and has 3 surfaces to put books, etc. I also want to do a wall of pictures/ art using frames of various sizes, and in tones of grey, gold, white, and black. Will probably get most of my frames from Target and Home Sense since they both have a wide selection.

 

I've added a rug above in the design, but since we already have light broadloom, I might skip it - though I love the added texture/ print it would bring to the room. A nice to have - we'll see.

 

Don't you love the accent pillows? they're so cute and can be found on Etsy. Ditto for the artwork: mr Fox, bunny, and A (first name initial of my babe).

 

Hopefully I can get this makeover done within the month. I'll be sure to share progress.

 

Let me know what you think, would love to hear from you!

Nursery inspiration

It's been over a year since the arrival of my second bundle of joy, and sadly, we still haven't done anything to her room. Other than a dresser (hand-me-down from big sister's room), a comfy chair, and a mini TV on a stand (which was previously in the room long time ago), the room is a blank canvas. Since she's been sleeping with us in our room (in her crib), I haven't felt a big urgent need to get her room all set up before, and plus, we simply just haven't had the time!

Now that my baby is one and I'm going back to work soon, it's time for her to move into her own room, which means we have to decide on what to do. While I try and figure out what kind of "feel" I want for the room, here's an inspiration that totally captures my heart.

I wish I knew who designed this room. It's totally in the direction of what i would like to do. I love the fun dose of colours against that muted taupe - it makes it feel like a space you could grow into, and a place that can be enjoyed by both parents and tot.  The window seat is so perfect too, you could just cuddle there and read a book... how I wish we could do that, but we don't have the space for it in the room. However, I really want to incoporate a valance with drapes. It makes the room so polished but yet playful because of the fabric and the added tassel trim, a little detail that makes a whole difference. And those pom poms, such a wonderful idea. What a beautiful room!