Nursery Tour

pink and white nursery

Good afternoon! I can’t believe that it has taken me four months to give you all a tour of Katie’s nursery. This room has become my favorite spot in our home. The cozy space provides a sense of calm even on the craziest of days. When Bo and I decided to transition my home office into a nursery, we decided that the gray walls would remain, as well as the large white Ikea closets. Otherwise, we decided that we would use fabric, prints and other decor to create a peaceful, soothing nursery for our daughter. When purchasing furniture for the nursery, we had to keep in mind that the space of our Brooklyn nursery is only 7 x 12 feet. Many cribs or gliders were too large for the space, so our consideration set quickly reduced. Due to our space constraints, there are some things that aren’t ideal; but overall, we are very pleased with the space.

We decided, from the beginning, that we didn’t want to go overboard with a theme for our nursery. We chose Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit as an overarching theme as both our childhood nurseries had this theme. These prints and this adorable mobile are the main Peter Rabbit items in the room, while there are also some smaller touches like the switch plate and a few books.

Nursery 1

nursery book shelves

We placed the mobile above the changing table versus the crib as a book recommended this as a great way to help babies enjoy diaper changes more AND sleep better when they go down in the crib. We also placed a round mirror over the changing table to open up the room and provide a fun activity space as we read that babies love mirrors beginning as young as two months of age.

nursery changing table

Instead of buying bedding and accessories that tied into the theme, we chose pastel prints and a few stuffed animals and books while letting the rest of the nursery have a pastel tone. My friend Amy gave us this beautiful framed print which fits perfectly over the glider.

Once we found furniture and items we thought we liked, we added them to our registry and then, for the items we bought on our own, waited for sales. Luckily, we were able to get most of the larger Pottery Barn items 40% off during a sale!  After spending two different evenings looking at furniture in their Upper West Side store and taking countless measurements, we settled on the Kendall Dresser & Topper set and the Kendall Low Profile Convertible crib. We liked that once you remove the topper from the dresser it can easily be a dresser in a child’s room and the Kendall crib was more compact than many other styles while still being a convertible crib. We decided to use a gray Keekaroo Peanut on top of the changing table instead of a cushioned, covered diaper pad after having multiple friends recommend this. We have LOVED the Peanut and have even given it as a gift to a friend!  Since the room does not have any windows we wanted to use lots of white and color to lighten the space and ensure it didn’t feel like a cave. However, since the French doors do let in quite a bit of light, especially during the morning hours, we chose to invest in black out roman shades which block the light while also adding a pop of color. The found the fabric for the shades, Zoey’s Garden Fabric by Tanya Whelan Pink Green and White Faux Plaid, on Etsy. We then worked with SewLovelyByKelly to bring our vision to life!

pink and white nursery

The most difficult item to find was a glider that fit the dimensions of our room, was comfortable and could hopefully be used in a living room or family room in the future. There were so many lovely gliders that were WAY too large for our space as the corner dimensions were quite tight. A few of the smaller “NYC size” gliders we tried out in show rooms were either uncomfortable or way too narrow. In fact I remember basically getting stuck in one glider which is crazy since, before giving birth, I had average hips! We were thankful that a few of our friends and family gave us money for our baby shower which we put towards buying the Monte Designs Como Glider. When my mom sat down in the glider for the first time she said “Oh my gosh this is the most comfortable chair ever!”

We wanted a bright, soft rug that would bring color into the space while also being a comfortable place for us to play with Katie. As soon as we saw the Haper Rug we knew that this was perfect for the nursery and love the vibrant pink color. Another way we incorporated color into the room, while also saving some money, was to buy a poof in a light, mint green instead of ordering the ottoman that matches our glider. We found a poof on Etsy which was only $50!

Last but not least, the sheets for the crib are a fun pink and white bunny print which weave together the Peter Rabbit and pink theme.

If you have any question about our nursery, feel free to let me know!

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10 Comments

  1. Gretchen October 29, 2017 / 2:53 pm

    Looks wonderful! Serene and adorable and a great use of space – Sean surprised me with a great glider as a push present but it’s in our bedroom right now and I’m really not sure where it’s going to fit (or if it’ll fit at all!) once we move Penny into her room.

    I especially like your theme touches! It’s like the opposite of Penny’s nursery, though, which is like 4 different themes (unicorns stars rainbows gold polka dots) threw up all over the room hahahahahahahahaha

    • ashleyd October 29, 2017 / 6:42 pm

      Haha yes but Gretchen I am sure your room is adorable and so beautiful!! 🙂 She loves it!

  2. Tori October 30, 2017 / 12:21 am

    Thought I’d share since many of your readers are in NY and on a budget. This swivel glider was one of my favorite purchases. It’s super comfy and is a much smaller footprint than most options out there. I liked it so much I ended up buying a second one to go in our family room. I plan on using them as a pair later on down the line when my nursery days are over.
    https://m.toysrus.com/product?productId=12717631

    • ashleyd October 30, 2017 / 12:49 am

      Oh wow Tori thank you for sharing! That’s great! That was a great idea to buy a second one!

  3. Jesica @rUnladylike October 31, 2017 / 1:42 am

    It is so pretty! I love it! And I’m so glad you like the peanut! We love ours too.

    • ashleyd November 1, 2017 / 1:44 pm

      Thank you thank you for all the suggestions! We love the peanut!

  4. Betsy November 1, 2017 / 1:08 am

    Just FYI, a room without a window to the outside is not legally considered a bedroom, because there is no exit in case of a fire, and is very, very dangerous. I am surprised you would put your baby in such a dangerous space! I would definitely reconsider her space, and hope you do for her safety.

    • ashleyd November 1, 2017 / 1:45 pm

      Betsy, As always thank you for reading and for commenting. I can understand that this may seem odd but in NYC this is very standard, and keep in mind that her room is right next to our master bedroom which has a fire escape and both the guest room (other side of nursery) and master bedroom have large windows. Thank you for keeping her safety in mind.

      • Betsy November 8, 2017 / 12:06 pm

        I also live in NYC which prompted my comment, because that is against housing regulations and even if it is adjacent to a room with windows, having a windowless room as sleeping quarters is against health and safety and fire codes. Just food for thought.

  5. Betsy November 8, 2017 / 12:08 pm

    https://streeteasy.com/guides/renters-guide/what-is-a-legal-bedroom-in-nyc/

    “Have at least one window that opens to a street, yard, garden or court on the same lot. In some zoning districts, skylights may be substituted for windows.”

    “Have two means of egress; whether egress is via window or a door, it must be operable from the inside without the use of keys, tools or special skills. Cannot serve as a passage to another room.”

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