Designing and decorating Avery’s nursery was my absolute favorite thing I did in advance of her arrival. There’s something so cozy about welcoming a baby girl. Here’s 10 things I did/items I bought to make her nursery sweet and soft.
- Landed on a paint color
I was initially torn between light blue or light pink for Avery’s room, but with heavy influence from my traditional mom I landed on pink. Picking a pink became a task of its own and I made far too many trips to Benjamin Moore and Sherman Williams trying to find the right shade. Inspired by influencer Krystal Schlegel, I chose the same shade of pink in her daughter’s nursery: Pink Bliss by Benjamin Moore.
- Picked a crib
I knew I wanted a white/traditional crib. Not gray, not lacquer, not the modern glass ones…you get the point. I also didn’t want to spend a fortune (No Restoration Hardware for this baby!). I landed on this Jenny Lind timeless crib which will eventually transform into her “Big Girl Bed”.
- Sought Help for Window Treatments
New parents hear so much about blackout curtains, but I wasn’t adamant about them only because I didn’t want to foster a sleeping environment so specific that she wouldn’t sleep in other places. Spoiler alert: She didn’t sleep too well in light or dark rooms so do what you want! I worked with one of my best friends and designer extraordinaire Vernona Pappas on pulling together a beautiful garden fabric for Avery’s nursery. Nona knew just what to do and combined a standout fabric with a pink base. It’s what makes her nursery standout most and Nona also pulled this look and feel through with Avery’s ottoman, accent pillow, and artwork above her crib.
Bonus: These Serena and Lily sheets complement the garden theme!
- Snagged a Glider
Glider, Rocker, Day Bed – oh my! If I had more space and more money, I’d go with a custom daybed from Casita Dallas. Instead, I went with a simple cream glider from Maisonette. I’m not raving about its comfort, but it gets the job done and fits the corner well. My husband and I both fit it well enough.
- Bought a dresser
This was another item I refused to pay an arm and a leg for. Enter, Craigslist. I bought a white hemnes 3-drawer Ikea dress from a grad student at Georgia Tech. I bought new brass knobs and voila, I had a dresser.
- Picked a ceiling light
The Hampton chandelier from Circa Lighting I had seen quite a few times and it matched the garden theme Nona and I anchored on perfectly.
- Nightstand
Nona selected a cool wicker nightstand from Serena Lily. I went back and forth thinking I’d want something wooden for say a glass of water at night, but the rattan one (currently sold out) works nicely and it added an element of interest to the room. Here’s a similar rattan option from Urban Outfitters.
- Mirror
Every nursery needs a mirror so your cute baby can look at themselves! My mom let me have the one in my sister’s childhood room and I had it painted white. It’s heavy so I got it professionally secured to the wall. If I had to buy one, I’d pick this naturalist mirror or this pretty (albeit more expensive) one.
- Bookshelves
The clear bookshelves for a baby’s wall can be found anywhere…which is why I went with this cheaper Amazon option. Who can tell the difference between these and the higher price point at Pottery Barn Kids? Not me!
- Custom Closet
Influencer Amy Havins inspired me here. I saw how cute her daughter’s closet was and worked with Closet Designs and More on mine. Got these pink hangers, a few bins, and voila.
Any questions on nursery must haves or sources? Drop me a line in the comments.
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