March 8th, 2010
When deciding on a style or theme for a nursery for a baby girl, shabby chic is a very popular choice for several reasons. While it possesses a traditional flavor, it has a soft, romantic feel that is charming and whimsical, yet comfortable and relaxed. It is also an economical way to decorate a nursery because you can choose new-to-you furniture that has a vintage feel, new baby furniture that is designed to look vintage or combine both new and flea market pieces together. And because your nursery furniture doesn’t have to match (unless you want it to), shabby chic style allows you to indulge in those special finds that might not be included when you purchase matched pieces, either individually or in a set. It also gives you the freedom to create a nursery for your baby girl that is unique to her.
Shabby chic wall colors from Sherwin-Williams) are typically neutral and muted, mainly whites, creams and light beiges. Walls can also be painted in soft pastel shades of pink, blue and green. Deeper shades of the pastel colors can also be used as paint accent colors or the primary color in wallpaper or border pattern.
The Status Furniture Somerset Baby Nursery Dresser, while it possesses a traditional flavor, it includes a popular shabby chic motif. The floral carvings give the crib a hand-crafted appearance, adding charm and whimsy to the overall design.
If you choose to go the matched furniture route, the Status Furniture Somerset collection includes a delightful armoire that possesses definite shabby chic qualities. With its enchanting air and timeless charm, it has scalloped detailing, soft curves and framed door and drawer fronts.
The Caden Lane Modern Vintage Ava Bedding Set has flowers in spades. The different sizes of flowers in four unique patterns will make the crib the focal point of the room. Vintage floral designs are evident in the paisley-like flower motif of the crib bumpers.
Don’t forget to make room for a comfy place to sit while you are feeding baby. The Dutailier The Comfort Recliner with High Leg definitely is a candidate for a baby girl shabby chic nursery. The rounded back and deep seat cushion give it a relaxed look but the lovely curving angles of the arms add a touch chic vintage style.
By placing the Lea Emma’s Treasures Cabinet Nightstand next to the recliner, you’ve made a cozy corner for yourself, making the chair more functional when you’re feeding or reading to your baby. When she moves from crib to bed, you’ll have one less piece of bedroom furniture to worry about.
It’s not just the pieces themselves that don’t have to match; you can also mix it up regarding finishes. The Lea Spring Garden Nightstand has the look of an heirloom treasure hiding out in a countryside cottage – exactly the look you want for a shabby chic nursery. The yellow finish perfectly complements the crib bedding and the other baby furniture chosen. When choosing to mix and match finishes, you can also opt for darker wood finishes as well, such espresso, coffee or cherry.
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February 19th, 2010
Victorian style, while traditional Victorian furnishings tend to be oversized, ornate and heavy, is essentially elegant and romantic, ideal characteristics for a girl baby’s nursery. Because of their penchant for excessive ornamentation and accessorizing, it should come as no surprise that the Victorians loved to decorate with as many different textures as possible. A typical Victorian parlor would comfortably mix velvet with nubbed wools, plaids with stripes. This will give you free rein to create a nursery that reflects the opulence and romance of the Victorian era.
The colors used to paint Victorian rooms were rich and vibrant. Choose berry and jewel tones for your baby’s nursery. If these colors are too bold, tone them down by selecting paler versions of the same color family. This particular color palette (from Behr) was chosen to match a particular “rosy” crib bedding set.
The delightful Young America Caroline Mix & Match Stationary Crib in Victorian White has a floral theme, a common motif for Victorian bedroom furniture. Combined with a scalloped apron, decorative molding and bun feet, this crib possesses a fanciful and romantic feel that is perfect for a Victorian styled nursery.
Because the language of flowers, using flowers in a bouquet to send messages, was a popular Victorian pastime, anything floral related such as rosettes, trailing vines and pansies are popular themes for fabrics as well as for furniture. The Bebe Chic Bella Baby Crib Bedding Set will provide a soft meadow-like environment for your baby to sleep.
You might prefer a more traditional rocker for your nursery, but if this accent chair appeals to you it will add a truly delightful Victorian charm to your nursery design. The Natart Verona Chair in French White and Silver echoes this era’s love of flowers and floral motifs with its delicate decorative accents.
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February 18th, 2010
Teddy bears are a source of delight and comfort and both adults and children alike enjoy collecting (and cuddling) them. There aren’t many us who didn’t have a favorite teddy bear or stuffed toy when we were young. So it makes perfect sense to create a nursery with a teddy bear theme for your new baby boy. For a fresh take on a motif that is often paired with traditional, vintage or country styles, this boy nursery design pairs nostalgic charm with a few contemporary twists.
Start with a popular contemporary palette (from Behr) of warm neutrals. Once the walls have been painted, you can add the bear motif directly to the walls of the room in many delightful forms like Paddington Bear, Winnie the Pooh and Corduroy. Because teddy bear themes are so popular, you will be able to find wall mural kits, decorative borders and stencils should you wish to go this route.
The OFFI Bebe 2 Nursery Crib in Natural Ply is beautifully designed with clean, contemporary lines that are visually interesting. Gentle curves combined with straight lines are soothing and restful.
The OFFI Bebe 2 Nursery Collection includes the OFFI Bebe 2 Nursery Dresser with 5 Drawers in White. Its two-tone natural wood and white finishes, simple, architectural detailing and clean, flowing lines possess a distinctive contemporary style.
Begin with the Cotton Tale N. Selby Boys Only 4-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set. The geometric patterns and the neutral colors are very contemporary and will give your nursery a fresh perspective. The color palette was chosen to match this crib bedding set.
Here come the bears! The Cotton Tale N. Selby Boys Only Baby Crib Musical Mobile starts to layer the nursery design with the bear motif.
If you have opted for just painted walls, the Cotton Tale N. Selby Boys Only Baby Nursery 3-Piece Wall Art feature three adorable circus teddy bears.
Accessories for a contemporary style boy nursery with a teddy bear motif should definitely include one or both of these cuties, the Melissa & Doug Cuddly Brown Bear Plush Stuffed Animal or the Cotton Tale Arctic Babies Polar Bear Plush Toy.
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February 17th, 2010
A nursery is of course, for your baby, but it is also for the both of you. When planning your baby’s room, it should be designed to create a harmonious environment and a place where you and your baby can form those important bonds that can last a lifetime. Choosing a spring meadow theme for your newborn’s first room will be soothing, comforting and inviting. It will allow you the freedom to introduce a variety of other nature themes that could include birds, butterflies, ladybugs and rabbits – anything to do with Mother Nature that is connected in some way to spring meadow.
Colors (from Behr) should definitely be pastel soft and restful. Shades that echo back a fresh green spring meadow, a bubbling stream or the gentle tones of newly minted flowers are a good place to take your inspiration from when selecting a wall color for your baby girl’s room. Whatever color or colors you choose for the walls should appear in some way in the crib bedding, curtains and area rug that you select.
Since a spring meadow is mostly associated with the countryside, country style baby furniture would be ideal. The design of the Da Vinci Reagan 4-in-1 Convertible Crib in Pearl White is the ever-popular sleigh style. This crib has plenty of country charm, with its simple, gently flowing lines.
The soft pinks and greens of the Cotton Tale Taffy 4-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set are as fresh and delicate as Spring herself. The crib will certainly be the focal point of the nursery with this crib bedding set giving it a lovely textured and layered appearance with its combination of plaids and dots. The dainty floral patterns add a touch of whimsy to the charming design.
The DaVinci Parker 2-Door Wood Baby Changer in Pearl White has a whimsical country charm that is perfectly suited to the nursery’s overall look and feel. A changing table is a must-have baby nursery item because it will provide a safe place for you to change your child while allowing you to organize everything you need to keep baby dry close to hand.
Accessorize as playfully as you want. What’s a spring meadow without rabbits? Start with the delightful KidKraft Rosebud Rabbit Canvas Art Painting Wall Decoration.
Especially if your nursery has a hardwood floor, warm up the area by the crib or the changing table with an area rug. The Cotton Tale Spring Fling Baby Nursery Accent Rug possesses all of the right colors. The “cottontail” pattern is reminiscent of baby rabbits a.k.a. bunnies.
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February 16th, 2010
Shabby chic or vintage style is often associated with girl nurseries but this vintage look can work just as well in a boy nursery. While it does possess elements of romanticism, vintage style also possesses a casual old world charm that, even with its traditional heritage, it still is informally elegant. Shabby chic or vintage style is well-known for its floral patterns, but it also incorporates stripes and retro geometric shapes that have interesting lines and sweet, whimsical contours. Choose “boy” colors, vintage baby furniture and nostalgic wall art and other accessories, and you will have a vintage style nursery that will be a welcoming place for your baby.
Vintage style nursery baby furniture typically has decorative or structural design elements of a bygone era like Victorian, turn-of-the-century and the 1950s. A vintage style crib might have a white-washed or distressed finish; a change table could have wrought iron accents; a dresser may have hand-painted stencils or motifs. Another great thing about creating a vintage style boy nursery is that furniture pieces don’t have to match – in fact, it’s more “vintage” if they don’t.
Predominate colors (from Behr) in shabby chic or vintage décor are pure white, cream and soft pastels like soft yellows, blues and greens. These particular color choices are designed to complement two specific crib bedding sets.
Just like in an adult bedroom where the bed is the focal point of the room, the crib you choose for your vintage style nursery will be center stage. To help create that vintage look, select a crib with inlay accents like the Bratt Decor Chelsea Lifetime Convertible Crib in Espresso.
Or if you prefer a crib in classic white, the Bratt Decor Dick Crib in White is the perfect choice. What makes this crib vintage are the simple lines and handcrafted appearance.
The first crib bedding set, the Caden Lane Modern Vintage Sean Bedding Set displays classic vintage floral designs but with a “boy style” flair. By pairing soft earth toned neutrals with a bright accent blue, this crib set possesses true vintage charm.
On the other hand, the Caden Lane Classic Blue Jack Baby Crib Bedding Set successfully combines vintage stripes with retro circles and polka dots.
The vintage style of the DaVinci Jenny Lind Wood Changing Table in Ebony is evident in its turned spindles. The turned spindles have the classic appearance a bed found in grandmother’s house.
Accessories for a vintage style boy nursery should have the look and feel of prized family heirlooms. Sepia photographs in burnished metal or cast iron frames would be one option for vintage style wall art. Or how about replicas or reprints of 1920s children’s books cover art featuring the popular bunny or fox stories of that era in wood frames with a distressed finish? Lamps will have scrolled metal bases with small checks, stripes or damask patterned shades. Any decorative accessory that has cherished, old world charm will be ideal for a vintage style nursery.
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February 15th, 2010
Chocolate cake with pink icing or strawberries dipped in chocolate or chocolate mousse paired with raspberry parfait – there is no denying that chocolate, espresso or other rich browns go well with any shade of pink, pastel or bold. By choosing contemporary style baby furniture with clean lines and a rich chocolate finish paired with a pink color scheme, you can create a delicious nursery that will be both functional and beautiful to look at.
Our color palette (from Behr) will of course be pink. Deeper tones will make the chocolate colors in the nursery appear richer.
When designing a nursery, your immediate baby furniture requirements:
- a crib
- crib bedding
- a changing table
- a rocker, armchair or other type of comfy chair such as a recliner
- clothing storage such as a dresser, a chest of drawers and/or an armoire
The Babyletto Newhaven Pine Wood 4-in-1 Convertible Canopy Crib Set in Dark Chocolate displays perfect contemporary style. It has the added appeal of being a canopy crib, allowing you to customize it with pink or chocolate draperies to create a unique, warm and intimate environment for your baby girl. Because it comes with a changing table/dresser combo, it will also be kinder to your budget.
The Go Mama Go Designs Wonder Bumpers Pink & Chocolate 38 Pack is intended to fit cribs with the standard number of rails, both round and flat up to 3 inches in diameter or width. Instead of regular, rectangular bumper panels these soft, malleable vertical bumpers are designed to increase air flow, keeping baby more comfortable and the bedding a little fresher. The Go Mama Go Designs Pink & Chocolate Collection includes a bed sheet, blanket and chocolate dust ruffle.
Having a comfortable and snug place to sit while you feed your child is important. The Dutailier The Comfort Recliner Adagio Prestige Glider will also make a great story time chair. If she doesn’t want it in her room as she grows older, it’s one of those armchairs that you can always find room for in another part of your home.
While you want the nursery to be pretty, it must be practical as well. Give careful thought to how to incorporate storage solutions to the room that will grow with your child. Anything with drawers like the South Shore Furniture Back Bay Dark Chocolate Double Dresser or the South Shore Furniture Back Bay Dark Chocolate Wardrobe Armoire automatically adds functionality to any living space.
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February 12th, 2010
Country cottage style is warm, charming and comfortable. It is a day spent by the lake; an evening curled up in a comfy oversized chair by the fire; a farmhouse kitchen during harvest time. This same ambience makes for a welcoming and versatile environment in a baby boy nursery. You can opt to go with without a theme, choosing instead to focus on style-related flourishes like woven rugs in country colors, pictures of farm animals or pastoral scenes in simple wood frames and wicker baskets for smart storage solutions.
Country style colors (from Benjamin Moore) should reflect nature, the blue sky, the brown earth, the green grass, the yellow sun. Popular shades for baseboards, windows and moldings include pure whites, off-whites with a “washed” appearance and soft creams. The color you choose will set the nursery’s mood – the warmer the tones, the more inviting the room will be.
Country cottage baby furniture has the cherished, well-worn look of furnishings that have been hand-crafted and passed down through the generations. The emphasis is on comfort, in both design and style. Lines are gently curved, profiles are relaxed and decorative accents are “fun” rather than “fussy” like their more traditional counterparts. The Stork Craft Rochester Stages Oak Fixed Side Baby Crib displays Windsor chair-like slats, a camelback and gently curved sides and feet – all hallmarks of country cottage style.
Of course in a country cottage, plaids and ginghams aren’t restricted just to window treatments. As evidenced by the Cotton Tale Derby Plaid 4-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set, chenille, plaid and check materials make for a happy “down home” mix.
A changing table makes any nursery more practical since it makes it easier on you to change your baby and it increases your storage solution options.
The Badger Basket Round Rattan Hamper in Natural with Sage Gingham Liner is the ideal accessory to have in a country cottage style nursery.
To add even more country charm the Cotton Tale Derby Plaid Baby Nursery Lamp and Shade will not only shed a little light, it will also complement the crib bedding set.
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February 8th, 2010
Spring, for obvious reasons, is a great theme to choose when designing a nursery for your new baby girl. It is the symbol of rebirth, the season after winter when nature takes a little rest. This theme will be rich in shapes and ideas, from flowers to birds and butterflies to lambs and other baby animals. Taking inspiration from Mother Nature, the colors are fresh and soft or bright and bold – the choice is yours. But once the walls have been painted and the furniture has been arranged, it will be a beautiful and visually stimulating place for your newborn.
For the walls, colors (from Benjamin Moore selections) that reflect grass, spring flowers and blue-washed morning skies are a good place to start. If wallpaper appeals to you, select spring themed patterns that include shades like tea rose pink, leaf green and sunshine yellow. When selecting wallpaper, particularly big patterned wallpaper, make sure that it matches your crib bedding and is not too “busy”.
Traditional or transitional style baby furniture goes well with a spring flowers nursery theme since a flower/botanical/rose medallion or motif is a common decorative detail. A crib like the Young America Isabella Mix & Match Stationary Crib will give the room a classic feminine flair, with scrolling lines, gentle curves and graceful profiles.
Dress the crib in the playful spring flower designs and colors of the Cotton Tale Spring Fling 4-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set. The patterns are a magical mix of flowers, butterflies, stripes and polka dots.
Make it seem like the butterflies flew from the crib to the picture on the wall with BeBe Chic Botanica Butterfly Flight Wall Art.
Baby will need changing! Make your child comfortable and easier on you by including a change table in your nursery interior design. The Young America by Stanley Isabella White Single Dresser with Optional Changing Station displays even more floral themed decoration with a dainty vine motif.
Because you can never have too much storage in a baby’s room, the Natart Verona Armoire offers plenty of space for blankies, clothes and toys. The added advantage of choosing an heirloom piece like this armoire is that it will grow with her – she will always need someplace to hang her clothes and keep other treasures safe.
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February 5th, 2010
When decorating a nursery for a boy, selecting an outer space or astronomy theme will have a charming appeal. It will also be ideal for introducing your newborn to strange, new worlds. Because outer space and other closely related topics such as rockets, stars, the planets and the night sky are popular theme choices for decorating kids’ rooms including nurseries, you will be able to find a variety of decorative and accessory items like wallpaper and border patterns, stencils, murals, lamps and rugs. Encourage your baby boy to be an explorer or an astronaut
Since most little astronauts are on the cutting edge of technology, modern style or contemporary style with extremely crisp lines will be a good choice for baby furniture in an outer space themed room. The Nurseryworks Lawson-Fenning Aerial 3-in-1 White Baby Crib would be an excellent choice for several reasons. Not only does it have a modern/contemporary design, the overall look of the crib, including the pattern of the end panels, can be customized.
And nothing looks more space-age than the matching dresser and change table. Both the Nurseryworks Lawson-Fenning Three Wide Baby Dresser and the Nurseryworks Lawson-Fenning Two Wide Baby Changing Table can also be customized to your specific requirements.
Pick a crib bedding set to complement the fabulous colors of the colors of the outer space theme depicted in the Olive Kids Out of This World Drapes and Valance.
Tie in the window treatment to the floor with the Fun Rugs Fun Time Shape High Pile Moon & Stars Rug. The colors are perfect.
Now for the out-of-this-world finishing touch. The ELK Lighting Novelty Lightshow Pendant will send baby boy off to sleepy land in style.
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February 4th, 2010
Parisian style décor has a touch of traditional, a touch of country, combined with a soupçon of chic for a look that is both contemporary and sophisticated. If traditional style is a bit too formal for your tastes, Parisian chic might be the ideal solution when choosing a style or theme for your baby girl’s nursery. The colors are unabashedly pastel with splashes of bold, just to keep it interesting. Materials like French toile and damask prints are a must. And you can really have fun accessorizing – anything from a wallpaper border of French poodles to Eiffel Tower stencils to curlicue gold gilt frames will give your nursery that dash of elegance that will create a unique environment for your newborn.
The color palette for a Parisian chic nursery is enchanting. Shades are gentle and soft and include lavender, whites, pinks and lemon creams. The colors chosen here are intended to match the Caden Lane Luxe Ashyln Crib Bedding Set.
The Caden Lane Luxe Ashyln Crib Bedding Set is that perfect color combination for our Parisian style nursery. Pink, white and black used for the crib bedding mixed with stripes, solid colors and a damask pattern lend the room depth and texture.
For a contrast with a touch of the whimsical, the baby furniture is chosen to complement rather than match the other pieces in the nursery. For the focal point of the room, the beautifully designed Bratt Decor Chelsea Standard Crib in Antique Silver possesses the delightful profile of a classic sleigh bed. The relief carvings not only give it that little extra something, it adds glamour to the décor.
The Young America by Stanley Isabella White Single Dresser with Optional Changing Station and the Young America by Stanley Isabella One Door Wardrobe Armoire with Mirror have the Parisian chic look we want for this nursery design.
Nothing says Parisian style like beads and crystals. The AF Lighting Savoy Four Light Chandelier enhances the sophisticated elements in the room. It will also be a secondary focal point in the nursery since it will stand out against the pink backdrop.
Use a black and white area rug like the Walk On Me Contemporary black/white Rug to tie the chandelier into the other elements in the room.
A Parisian style nursery is chic and sophisticated. It has a sense of fun as well as an air of luxurious timelessness. When accessorizing, you can never be “over the top.”
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