You might like to know that Overstock has got some handsome modern nursery furniture right now.
This affordable beauty has a non-toxic finish, converts to a toddler bed and is made of sustainable pine. Did you notice is was pretty good looking too? The customer reviews are good so far. At $379 , the modern espresso crib is an affordable option.
Maybe you also want the dresser/changing table companion? This piece is $439 at Overstock.
Is the Expedit a workhorse or what? This thing just doesn’t quit.
For times when you can’t quite afford the custom built-ins in the playroom yet.
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Loving that bead board ceiling!
I’m wondering if the Tullsta armchair from IKEA could be converted in to a rocking chair for a nursery?
image via Canadian Family magazine
Do you think a carpenter/reupholsterer/wood worker could put rockers on the chair?
$149 for the chair, $50 for the slipcover, $____ for the transformation? I love those Serena & Lily gliders as much as the next gal but this is a much more affordable option.
One of my besties, Amanda is having a girl! Such amazing news for their family, they already have a little boy and now they’ll complete their collection, ha!
In light of this joyous news, I decided to mock up a nursery for this precious girl scheduled for arrival in October. My source of inspiration comes from the Baby Giraffe series by Sharon Montrose,
This darling would be perfect in a large size on the nursery wall. 20×200 currently has a 30″x24″.
After seeing Baby Giraffe No.5, my mind wandered to Rubie Green’s pink chevron fabric called East Village and then everything else kind of came together.
Amanda already has the Gulliver crib and the Hemnes dresser so those elements were included. Here’s what I’m thinking as far as bedding goes,
Crib bumper in Rubie Green East Village (pink) because the Gulliver looks a little silly with a skirt (there’s controversy about using a bumper but Amanda and I both used them and didn’t have any problems so for the forseeable future I am pro-bumper)
Small comforter/coverlet in John Robshaw’s Kochi Kashmir, for the first long while she won’t use this because of safety hazards and it will be placed over the end of the crib. Note: You could have the skirt fashioned out of Kochi Kashmir and have an East Village bumper.
Crib sheet-off the shelf, pink polka dots, pinstripe or solid white
Some accessory ideas,
Vintage Bojesen rabbit, the Sunday Times Market
Pear tree, Almost Sunday Designs
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the suburbans, Goose Grease
love, this way, Blancucha print
I really like the idea of the warm brown tones in the giraffe print paired with the light pink. Two elements that I prefer to find in a nursery were included in this design, a commanding piece(s) of artwork and some fun overhead lighting.
One of our readers recently commented and said hey what would you do for bedding in a little boys room and that got me thinking.
While I was perusing Urban Outfitters for bedding for DC’s room, I came across two spreads that I think you could design a whole room around for a toddler boy.
Enter the panel striped blanket. Both fun, masculine and sporty, I can see this blanket mixed with old furniture and new. This one can grow with the kid, fold at the end of the bed for an accent or sit on it in the park.
Or perhaps you like the dot leaf tapestry better. I like the graphic and earthy pattern and I love the blues and greens together. This is a fun one that won’t set you back too much.
For the last few weeks I’ve been thinking about switching DC from a crib to a big girl bed. Dan and I think its a good idea to get a full size bed because it expands our space for guests but we want to be careful not to make it overwhelming for DC.
She doesn’t seem to mind sleeping in her crib at all so I’m taking my time in locating just the right bed.
I’ve looked at a lot of antique and vintage beds both twin and full size. I’m really itching to line a pair of twin beds up but I don’t think I have the space in DC’s room for that.
Sunshine Ruffalo’s home
I’m in the early stages of deciding what direction I want to go in as far as color. Right now I like the idea of aqua or light blue with a punch of red. The ceiling in DC’s room is Benjamin Moore’s In Your Eyes.
Jessica Helgerson
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I like the bohemian and feminine feel in Violet’s room, so I’ve been looking at some quilts at Plover Organic and Roberta Roller Rabbit.
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Found this “spindle bed” on Craigslist, $125 is a hot deal
Danish stunner on Craigslist, twin size, $75, its missing a spindle
Land of Nod, Blake bed
Edland, IKEA
F is for freakin’ cute when it comes to Paperfingers alphabet prints.
And the cuteness doesn’t end with the alphabet, you can also get a custom name print for your little snuggle bunny.
Anybody else think this would be perfection in a nursery or little girl’s room? I know what you’re gonna say, “I want that for my dining room”
the Norm 06, Scandinavian Design Center, small $59.11
We received another great DIY project for children from our friend Amanda. She posted this DIY chalkboard on her blog Learning As We Go.
But before I show you the chalkboard, I think sharing little Evan’s Joe Dirt costume from this weekend is needed. Friends, that is a mullet wig for toddlers. Amanda distracted him from taking it off by initially giving him a popsicle which the neighbors mistakenly thought was a corn dog to go with the costume. Awesome.
Okay so back to DIY…It started as an unused homemade tv stand that was sitting in the garage, almost forgotten.
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After
Amanda offers step by step instructions in the original post.
Twin beds is something that we are seeing a lot of whether it be in a shared bedroom for kids or a guest room, we previously posted about the twin invasion here. But I recently spied something that was a little different, a spin on the twin bed lineup.
What do you think about this concept? Would you rather have separate headboards?
