A Nursery with a Twist

A friend of mine recently shared the news that she is expecting a baby. Naturally, being as design-obsessed as I am, I immediately started asking her about her plans for the nursery’s décor. Since she doesn’t know if she’s having a boy or a girl yet, she hasn’t really begun to envision what the nursery will look like. She did mention that if the baby is a girl, she doesn’t want to use typical “baby girl” colors and doesn’t want the room to scream “baby” either. I immediately envisioned how I would design a nursery to meet her criteria. I think what I came up with is pretty chic for a baby’s room and the pieces I chose are timeless and will continue to work in the space as the baby grows up. In spite of the blue and white color palette, I definitely designed this for a girl. While I feel the essence of the nursery is quite feminine, with a few tweaks, it could work just as beautifully for a boy!

{Sources: West Elm Niche Six Drawer White Lacquer Dresser (to double as a changing table) | Magalie Mirror in White, Quatrefoil Floor Lamp from Circa Lighting | Baby Animal Prints by Sharon Montrose | Odette Flush Mount from Circa Lighting | Oeuf Sparrow Crib | Double Fortune Ceramic Stool | Quadrille Kazak Navy Pillow (to go in crib)| Surya Smithsonian Hand-Tufted Rug | Preserved Boxwood Topiary (similar) | Pine Cone Hill Chambray Linen Ink Panels | Layla Grayce Seco Swivel Glider | Aegean Fretwork Pillow}

{Additional Items for Nursery: Serena & Lily James Crib Bumper | Pottery Barn Navy Changing Pad Cover | Serena & Lily Hayworth Shelf | Pom Pom at Home Organic Linen Crib Skirt|

What are your thoughts? Do you like the idea of using colors that are traditionally regarded as “boys’ colors” for a baby girl’s nursery?