After I found out I was having a girl, I couldn’t wait to start designing the nursery. With that said, life and work happened and I ended up being extremely last minute with getting everything together. Months later, the room is now complete and I am in love with the finished product!
With the exception of the blush, lacquered, antique dresser, I wanted the bones of the room to be neutral so that I could make easy modifications if my husband and I have a baby boy in the future. Alison Junda, a local artist here in New Jersey, painted the custom crayon piece that hangs over Sterling's crib; the muted tones in this painting set the color palette for this space. The nursery is elegantly playful, exactly what I envisioned.
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The majority of the project selections I source are selected exclusively from trade only vendors. But, when I started to work on Sterling’s nursery, I knew that I wanted to be able to share a lot of the sources. Below are eight of my favorite pieces in her room!
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ONE - I love the simplicity of this bassinet! The white, contemporary frame blends seamlessly into our apartment. I purchased the “beach” and “blush” fabric covers. Sterling slept in this for the first month of her life and now, it is her favorite place to play. We place the cushioned part on the floor and fill it with her favorite toys and books.
TWO - I came across these mini suitcases at a Design Show last winter and I immediately fell in love. They come in four different colors and they are great for room storage, decor and your baby’s first luggage.
THREE - Sterling already has too many books to count but I personally feel the more the merrier! We keep most of her books in a bookcase in her closet but I wanted to display some of our favorites. Because we are in a rental I didn’t want to paint or wall cover the room, so books, art and drapery were easy ways to add color, texture and dimension to the walls of this space. These clear shelves allow Sterling’s books to stand out on the ivory walls.
FOUR - This rough brass colored frame on this mirror ties in the hardware seen on the dresser that sits below. Sterling loves looking at “the girly in the mirror” ;)
FIVE - This company has the cutest selection of printed, fitted crib sheets. I bought this pink, checkered sheet to add a feminine touch to the crib.
SIX - Here’s a special book for all mamas and their baby. And, on top of it all, this hot pink color is adorbs!
SEVEN - I bought this blanket set for Sterling. The puckering gauze material is gorgeous! When the set first arrived, the fabric seemed rough but once I washed them, they were so cozy and soft. The scalloped, lace trim comes in eight color ways that are the perfect shades of muted colors.
EIGHT - I bought this one of a kind dresser a couple years ago, simply because I fell for the vision of this furniture company; they find gorgeous vintage pieces and revive them to brighten up a space. I selected an antique dresser and choose a lacquer finish in Farrow&Ball, Calamine, No. 230.
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