We’re in the final stretch of my pregnancy now, with less than 9 days until we get to meet baby Emilia (or Emi, as we always call her). Although I started working on her nursery months ago (I was so anxious for a new decorating project!), I only put the finishing touch on the room this past Monday. I’m excited to share the photos on the blog today!
The dream home series continues! This week, I’m sharing dream playrooms (see previously posted dream kitchen, master bedroom, and living room). I seriously dislike bright colors, which is why Isla’s nursery is decorated with such neutral, cool colors. I feel similarly about the style of a playroom, but I know that kids like bright colors, so I may have to get over this disdain at some point in life.
I’ve put together a collection of my favorite playrooms – some which I would copy exactly and others which have elements I like. See my inspiration below!
Deciding on the baby glider or recliner is a big decision – as new moms, we’re about to spend a lot of time nursing there, as well as many years to come reading our little ones stories on the chair at night. Sasha and I looked at Pottery Barn Kids, RH Baby and Child, Land of Nod, Serena and Lily – we liked a lot of the chairs, but none of them seemed just right for our house/Isla’s room. I saw the Graham Glider online at West Elm and loved it, but wasn’t convinced until 1) my good friend, Mara, told me that they had just bought it, and 2) we both sat in in and decided it was “the one.” We ordered the Pebble Weave chair in Oatmeal, as well as the matching ottoman. We were told that they take 8-10 weeks to arrive (ours came in 7!). It arrived on Saturday, and I seriously could not be more pleased. Pictures below!
Gold polka dot pillow from Anthropologie
New accent ceramic jug vase and flowers – also from West Elm
Isla’s room is making progress, but there is still a ton of work to be done! I feel like this is a never-ending project, but I only have 15 more weeks left. We’ve bought or ordered most of the furniture, but are still waiting on the glider and ottoman, curtains, two lamps (here and here), baby mobile, and a ton of prints/frames for our bare walls. I need to pick a wall color (or wall paper!), create a gallery wall, and fill these massive bookshelves with books and baby stuff. The baby registry is almost complete though, thanks to help from Annie Dean’s list and other new mom friends of mine. I have to remind myself not to keep buying things or there won’t be anything left for my upcoming showers!
I’m sharing a few pictures of the nursery (in progress!). The ENTIRE room was once covered with pictures of the items taped to the floors and walls – as more and more items come in, more and more paper comes down! I cannot wait until June 4.
Two very bare bookshelves!
The crib (before the mattress arrived)
With the new mattress (poor lighting though!)
I cannot wait until the curtains arrive! Pictures of the lamps, curtains and wall paper are taped everywhere.
Where the gallery wall(s) and glider will be!
Update: The Baby & Child Manor Court Chandelier Floor Lamp is here!
Some of our items so far:
IKEA Hemnes Dresser (with Anthropologie Mercury Glass Melon Knob)
Pottery Barn Henley Rug (Ivory)
Land of Nod Simmon’s BeautySleep Mattress
Serena and Lily Mocha Trellis Crib Sheets, Bumper and Skirt
Anthropologie Constance Curtain Rod (not pictured)
Anthropologie Glass Melon Finials
Pottery Barn Cameron Tie Curtains (not pictured – arriving soon!)
Lulu and Georgia Audrey Lamp in White (not pictured – arriving soon!)
West Elm Graham Glider and Ottoman (not pictured – arriving in 8 weeks!)