The nursery is finished! Oh sorry, did I forget to mention that?
Many of you have followed us on our journey to creating the perfect nursery for our sweet baby boy. We started by putting together an inspiration board, which I highly recommend for any big room makeovers. It makes the decision making process so much easier down the road, especially when it’s so easy to get overwhelmed by all the cute baby stuff available now.
You stuck it out when we gutted the room, installed wainscoting and fresh paint, and took the room from this messy before…
… to this alluring fresh slate of a room.
Luckily, we could easily outfit the room by repainting the crib and changing table we used with our daughter, and added tons of stash space by using a side table and small dresser we already owned.
So without further ado, you know, since our baby boy already is three months old, here are the after photos:
It’s one of the most inviting rooms in our home, bright and cheery, yet still cozy and comfortable. In fact, I’d be in there right now if I didn’t just happen to be in a completely different state.
And, because I don’t procrastinate at all and love to get things done quickly, we have this print hanging over his crib.
Except I do procrastinate.
One of my favorite features in the room is this set of shelves we put together to hold some of the most important items in the room. Like his sock monkey.
I take Brayden to this changing table whenever he seems a little bit fussy and he immediately smiles and coos. I don’t know if it’s the view that amuses him or the fact that his pants are off, but whatever it is, he’s happy.
It’s the little things in life.
At least the baskets below have plenty of storage space for his cloth diapers, which we happen to love.
I’m so glad that we opted not to purchase a bedding set, and instead designed our own. Finding fabric choices from our travels makes the bedding unique as well as tie into our theme perfectly, and in the process we saved a ton of cash.
The wide open closet has plenty of storage space. And since it’s wide open, it’s a good excuse to keep it organized and tidy.
Placing this side table (originally from Pier One) from our former guest bedroom next to this super comfy rocking chair created the perfect nook for rocking my baby. And it couldn’t be anymore complete with this frame containing Brayden’s photo birth story. (Get a closer look at it here.)
THE END. For now.
Amanda says
So lovely! Love the brown and wainscoting! My kids are 5 and 3 and just started sharing their own room. They have been in ours for that long. Maybe it’s time to do up their rooms? Thanks for the inspiration!
Blissful Babe says
It’s simply gorgeous and perfect! I love it! I wish it were MY room! I so want that chair!
Great job, kids!
xoxo
Jen says
What a great nursery. I love it.
A Southern Accent says
Love it! The orange and turquoise are perfect together. I would spend all my time in that room too! You did a fabulous job!
Hair Bows & Guitar Picks says
I love it….just perfect for your little guy!
I love the sock monkey…he’s my favorite!
Hair Bows & Guitar Picks says
I love it….just perfect for your little guy!
I love the sock monkey…he’s my favorite!
Annikke says
I LOVE IT!! It does look very cozy and inviting!
A Forest Frolic says
It’s GORGEOUS!! Love those shelves.
Jamie 🙂
robin says
Beautiful! Everything is so perfect and organized! You really do have a great touch for decorating. (No surprise there!) I wish you’ve designed my nursery!
Christina Lusk says
I used to love love love, hanging out in our perfect nurseries( As you well know, they change a bit once the babies go mobile). They really are the best. Brayden’s belongs in a magazine! Awesome job!
Crystal Rae says
I haven’t seen those shelves yet. I love it. And still love the birth story photo frame. And even though these are just pictures of the room, they are like seriously pictures that can be in a home magazine.
Crystal Rae says
I haven’t seen those shelves yet. I love it. And still love the birth story photo frame. And even though these are just pictures of the room, they are like seriously pictures that can be in a home magazine.
Melissa says
Oh my goodness! I love his room, it is so warm and inviting! I wouldn’t want to leave it!
Sarah. Splish Splash Designs says
It looks so lovely and inviting. I want to sleep in there too! 😉
It’s come along so nicely and the end product is gorgeous.
UtahJenny says
What a GREAT room – I might have to glean from your skills here as we set out to design a room for our boys!!! Love the colors and the animals – so perfect!
Whimsical Creations says
It turned out beautiful!!
Pam says
Turned out great.
Anonymous says
Hi, Your nusery is the most beautiful nursery I have ever seen, I love how modern and fresh it is, it doesnt feel too baby but is still very inviting. I was hoping to find out your paint colors? I am looking to paint our guest room (future nusery) and finding the right brown is so hard! thanks again! Shannon
allenaim photography and design says
…just saw this on your sidebar…I LOVE IT…I adore those prints? cutouts? above the changing table and the whole room makes me want to have another baby to decorate a whole new nursery (did I just really say that?)
It is SO lovely and looks SO cozy and I am SO jealous 🙂
Fresh Mommy says
Hello Shannon!
I couldn’t find another way to get ahold of you… but the answer to the paint question is: We used the Light Chocolat color by Glidden for the upper part of the walls. Hope this helps!
~Tabitha
Anonymous says
I love the room! I have looked at a lot of rooms with this color schema trying to get additional inspiration for my son’s nursery. Will you please share the name of the fabric(or where you found it) that you used? I am mainly looking for the striped orange/blue/blue. I am in love with it!!!! Please email me at [email protected] if you don’t mind sharing. Thanks so much and again…IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!
Lauren @ Funky Monkey Children says
I love your design! So cute and welcoming for a baby boy.