Because we don't know if we're having a boy or a girl, we had to go with something neutral. Yellow just wasn't going to cut it, so we went with gray and white with a few splashes of orange. Why orange? I don't know, it just happened.
Let me preface the pictures with a disclaimer that I am by no means an interior decorator, nor will I ever claim to have that skill set. But alas, this is what I came up with. It's a good thing a newborn doesn't really care.
The changing table -slash- dresser and the crib
[that's right, only a sheet in the crib. because i don't want SIDS happening in my house.]
The glider and half of the loveseat.
[the other half was glared really badly by the window, so just use your imagination.
it's only in the nursery by default - there's really nowhere else in the house to put it.]
The bookshelf.
Kind of a catch-all with some decor, books, stuffed animals and toys.
Of course I decided to do a few projects whilst decorating. Because apparently that's what you do when you have a lot of time on your hands, a little creativity, and you don't want to spend a fortune on decorating.
[thanks once again to pinterest for the inspriation. perhaps one day we'll have a tutorial if there's any interest... though not so likely.]
The mobile.
Made of: a dowel stick, fishing line, and scrapbook paper.
Paper lantern cluster hanging from the ceiling.
Made of: assorted paper lanterns and fishing line.
"Art". With the quotes because I'm clearly no artist.
Made of: hideous thrift-store frames and acrylic paint.
Fabric-covered bins.
Made of: old canvas bins and a yard of fabric.
Coordinating lamp.
Made of: old black lamp, ugly shade, and acrylic paint.
Coordinating neck/back pillow.
Made of: fat quarter of fabric and pillow insert.
Well troops, that's just about it. I think it's a fun little nursery and turned out pretty well; hopefully you feel the same. Remember: if & when you come to visit, this will be your room too. So book your tickets now!
If you have any additions or alterations, please leave a comment. I'm always up for changing & improving things!
Now... let's have us a baby already! :)
LOVE!! So exciting! I'm getting the urge to redecorate Trice's nursery already since we now know that he's a boy ... but it will be hard to let go of all the baby-ness of it. I bet you are getting very, very excited!!
ReplyDeleteI am in LOOOOVE with the orange in the room! It's one of my favorite colors! SO cute! And you're so crafty! You're not giving yourself enough credit here! It looks amazing!
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