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Baby Girl Nursery

13 years ago
I need some wall color suggestions for our Baby Girls nursery. I got this amazing bedding from Restoration Hardware, the color is called Silver Mist. It is a light blue/green grey color. I am going for a vintage, shabby chic, Victorian, cottage look. I would love to incorporate pinks, rose colors....any thoughts?

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  • 13 years ago
    pick up the green color for walls out of fabric, that is if you dont want the typical pink for girls. I would do white or creamy doors, moldings for contrast and either white or chocolate/ebony baby furniture. Add a few lamps with different watt bulbs for easy nigh time glow, like 25 watt pink bulb to one lamp at least. Cushy comfortable chair or loveseat, soft fabrics and a couple pillows and a keep a throw handy for you and her to cuddle on difficult nights. Make sure you have enough storage space to put things away, de-clutter a room makes baby and Mom rest and sleep better. Cozy carpet/rug for barefeet. Hope this helps, good luck, post to let us see finished room
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I would add some white bead board wainscoting to the lower half of the wall and some crown molding. You may also want to add a pretty chandelier over the crib. I would also add some pink and grays in the accents in the room- art, chairs, and small furniture pieces.
  • 13 years ago
    The bed under a window is not safe. A toddler can reach up and bang on that window or hit with a toy and break it. Please move the crib to another wall before any decorating.
  • 13 years ago
    I think soft hues like these would be very nice and calming for a baby's room
  • 13 years ago
    Then you can add a soft, subtle mural like one of these, I love the last one
  • 13 years ago
    Yes as Nancy22032 stated ... remove the bumper, I always used the comforter when I was rocking my daughter, so it would be good just using it as a throw. It's easier to peak in on your baby when the bumper is gone any way.
  • 13 years ago
    I have found the easiest way to decorate a room is to start with a piece of art for the wall. Pick something that sets the mood for the room. From the art work pick out your favorite color and put it on the wall. Then use a few of the other colors in accessories.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
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    paint... a soft shade of pink. look at benjamin moores 'fairest pink' # 2092-70 then choose some small pieces of art that you love with both (and other colors) to tie it all together!
  • 13 years ago
    It would be great if everyone just stuck to design and decor comments. That is what this site is for, if you want to go advocate for baby safety that is on another site. I'm not an idiot nancy22032 I know once the baby sleeps in the crib (I'm only 5 months pregnant) that the bumper will go! But until she is born and while she is sleeping in a bassinet for the first few months her little crib looks adorable!!!! And seriously dooders1981 if by the time my baby can stand and the crib mattress is basically to the floor, she can reach anywhere near that window....I will be calling the Guinness book of world records because I will have the tallest baby EVER!!!
    Thank you to everyone else for the DESIGN comments!
  • 13 years ago
    Pink is a great color for a girl. Watch out for that rose color not so great
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    What about this curtain design for the window?
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
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    Hi,
    Can you paint the rocking chair in a lovely but soft rose color? Or at least in the white of the furniture.....
    And, re; the Silver Mist color,,,,you want one color,,,,Silver mist, to take precedence,,,but still make it look like a baby daughter's room.....therefore, I would not paint the walls in pinks at all.....How about a soft white, similar to the white in the furniture on the walls, eggshell or matte finish. or a soft, possibly lighter shade of the fabric. Take off the chair rail, no need for one, those were overused and meant for a dining area anyway. Chops the room in half, makes it shorter......Soft white in the carpet color...yes it can stain, but in a flat weave with a removable round area rug that incorporates the rose, pinks, silver mist color in something organic, floral, feminine.....wood floors would be better. The floor length drapery panels are good, I would hang them on wide white rods with pretty finials ...and use some large artwork to add the color to the walls...a couple of white pretty shelves with colorful accessories,,,,,,,.or have someone paint tendrils on and up the ceiling with flowers pulling in the color...if the walls are pink at all the room will be too much 50/50 pink and blue and look really,,,well,just not right..... accessorizing & a colorful area rug would be best...........Time for pop of wild color when she is older, in my opinion.
  • 13 years ago
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  • 13 years ago
    I can't remember the name of the color but I went to Sherwin Williams for our little girl's nursery in search of a rose/taupe color. We found one and that's a great color for girls' room, girly enough but not saccharine sweet.
  • 13 years ago
    I love a mix of ballet pink with a light robin's egg blue and pastel green. Will all blend beautifully with your bedding. Decorate your nursery and raise your baby how you see fit. Paint something for your daughter. And enjoy being pregnant. Try to prepare yourself for much unsolicited advice regarding your little one. And people touching your stomach. Just remember, for the most part, they mean well. Think of them as a nosy old Aunt. Bite your tongue and smile. Its a wonder anyone over 40 survived their childhood!
  • 13 years ago
    Hey, have fun doing your daughters bedroom. Here are some ideas. My friend did the pom poms and they look great! really easy to make too. You have a great room to work with!
  • 13 years ago
    And some more.....
  • 13 years ago
    WOW! That last photo I posted is the same as your cot.....I love it ;-)
  • 13 years ago
    Have a calligrapher friend letter a 5" x 7" card with ...love at first sight..! ,
    frame it and find the perfect spot for it in her new room..!
  • 13 years ago
    I definitely thing the wall color has to change: that blue would look fantastic with a rosy pink! The other thing I would do is put matching curtains on both windows, but I'd steer away from the tabs for the look you're going for. You could sew/pin the tabs to the back of your current curtains, then add a trim to the bottom that is a little "regal" to bring them right to the floor. I may even go a step further and do two layers of contrasting curtains (in a baby room I think you can get away with being more dramatic), then you can even do away with the roller blinds, and you can adjust the light level very easily by tying back one or both layers :)
  • 13 years ago
    this feeling, but a little more toned down for the curtains http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/6b/9f/34/6b9f34b2048b21c57abb8daf6879e20b.jpg
  • 13 years ago
    Pastels are an up and coming trend. I would choose a pastel pink either icy pink or one with a touch of brown like Benjamin Moore's sunlit coral 2170-60. Here's a link (look below the big swatch for a color palette similar to yours.) http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/sunlitcoral Another nice one is Sun Washed 2169-70. http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/sunwashed. I'd love to see "after" pics. Congratulations on your new little one.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I will use a very light pink in the same tone of the pink flowers you have in the base. The bedding as I can see has very light grey, that is why I suggest to go with a very soft light pink. If you want to add a different color you can use a very light soft yellow.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hi Jessica, we LOVE the shabby chic look and have a lot of art in that style. We recommend finding artwork for a room first, then that makes choosing a color palette and accessories a cinch. This nursery has the sort of feel you're describing: http://www.houzz.com/projects/156549/Ballerinas-Pretty-Pink-Nursery . You'll find the ballerina artwork on our site.
    These artists may also have something you're looking for - they've all got a vintage, shabby chic style.
    Sally Bennett (image 1 "Lollipop Fawn") http://www.oopsydaisy.com/store/?artist=308
    Meghann O'Hara (Image 2 "Rae the Bunny - Pink") http://www.oopsydaisy.com/store/?artist=297
    Karina Bania (Image 3 "Tea for Two) http://www.oopsydaisy.com/store/shop.html?artist=304
    Aaron Christensen (Image 4 "Bird Princess") http://www.oopsydaisy.com/store/shop.html?artist=278&theme=175
    We've also got loads more artwork to help get you started, this is just a sample! Check out our site for more choices and styles - we license artwork from tons of talented artists. Happy decorating!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I saw this pretty vintage nursery on Project Nursery today. The color of the room is called Benjamin Moore Pink Bliss. I love the color of the pale blue shabby chic nursery above, but if you want to go with a pale pink, I think this could work for you. With the right accessories... like a vintage crystal chandelier, it would be so pretty!! http://projectnursery.com/projects/vintage-inspired-classic-soft-pink-nursery/
  • 13 years ago
    A lovely rich olive green is wonderful with pinks through to the dark claret/burgundy shades. Feminine but not frothy. Check out Dulux's Apparition - quite a light peaceful olive shade which will induce good sleeping habits!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    if you want vintage/shabby chic, have you considered a vintage wallpaper?
  • 13 years ago
    Murals and more by Patrice, that is perfect! I think you found my color! Thank you!
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  • 13 years ago
    I think I had the same crib for my son...:) It definetely looks better mixed with pinks!

    I really don't have design advise, as I have 5 boys.....WISH I could be decorating a pink room. Lol. Just some advise...mom- to -mom-to-be...

    I can't believe the nerve of some commenters to be so judgemental when your room is clearly not even set up for baby yet! Let me tell you, I had my 1st 12 years ago when the bumpers were 5 inches thick, and we put comforters, teddy bears, mobiles, man...everything in the crib with the baby. Back then, there were no safety concerns, and we didn't know any better. But you know what...my son survived! I have since used bumpers, (not as thick) for every one of my kids. It is a personal choice, but the most important thing is making sure they are not too thick, floppy, and properly tied. My babies are forever getting hands and legs caught in between the spindles of the crib, and the bumpers prevent this.

    The window...really?? My 2 year old's crib is in front of a window...NEVER a concern. The window has a lock, and really like you said yourself...reach the window?? It would be years.......BREAK the window???? What kind of HULK baby are we talking about?? LOL

    Other moms and older moms tend to be very judgemental with 'new' moms, but relax, you will know exactly what to do when she comes, and you'll be wonderful! Good luck and all the best! And the room looks BEAUTIFUL!
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks Sierra!
  • 13 years ago
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    The bedding and bed are breathless, I can really see it coming together , the Grey Cashmere sure is beautiful .
    About that comment regarding the window .... I can see where the lady is concerned about it.I don't see any harm in her comment . . If you have room perhaps you could place the crib on an angle just like in this picture ,this will give you some room to hang this style of curtain .
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  • 13 years ago
    So I think I found my colors. The pink bliss(far right in 1st pic) by sw was too light. So I'm going with first light(far left in 1st pic) on the top of chair rail and honey nut(middle in 1st pic) on bottom! I'll be sure to post final product once hubby paints!!
  • 13 years ago
    I would top in a cream. And bottom in a silver blue, or ice blue from bedding. Place dolls in chair in bookcase. Paint rocker the pink. Walls should be close to bedding color.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    first off i absolutley love the bedding! I would recommend a customer roman shade incoperation the silver and rose pink color by banding the roman i'll attach a picture blow.

    http://www.blindsdirectcanada.com/blinds-toronto/shades-toronto/roman-blinds.html
  • 13 years ago
    Love idea if balloon roman style on windows. In color from bedding with some pink and green.
  • 13 years ago
    Murals on walls instead of art. Maybe Alice in Wonderland look.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I would combine the two a very light grey and soft pink, it will look very little girls room! Also you can have a mural on the main wall as suggested above but I will keep it a soft theme so it goes with the look and the window treatment use the same colors for the fabric.
  • 13 years ago
    How is room coming? I know it will be fit for princess.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    How about some whimsical photography? We have a lot of great florals that would look great. Check out purephoto.com and let me know if you have questions.
  • 12 years ago
    So here are some updates on the nursery. We ended up removing the chair rail completely. I moved furniture around to accommodate our monitor (not because of comments made above!). We are not 100% done, I am waiting on valances being made by my mom for the 2nd window and a couple art pieces. The art over the crib was painted by my dad in 1971 a reproduction of a Monet painting.
  • 12 years ago
    more pics
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  • 12 years ago
    Paint color is Benjamin Moore First Light
  • 12 years ago
    yummy pink...looks very sweet
  • 12 years ago
    I would keep the white strip in the middle and do light grey on the bottom and a pink on the top maybe with grey polka dots if your into that. I love the crib!
  • 12 years ago
    Jessica-what a sweet room. I was going to recommend a rosy pink/mauve for the walls but I like the soft pink that you have chosen. Your dad's picture also looks lovely in the room. Your new baby girl is lucky to have such a lovely family and room.
  • 5 years ago

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  • 5 years ago

    Scotty, this post is 7 years old and its kinda creepy any how to ask where someone's kid is going to day care, just sayin.......