Congrats on the new baby! I think you will definitely regret it if you don't get something with blackout liner. Little ones really need a nice dark room to nap in, so if I were you I'd make the blackout the priority, pick your shades first and paint color second since you have so many options for paint. You could have custom shades made, but that's a pricey option. I've had great experience with cordless blackout Roman shades from Restoration Hardware Baby and also with blackout panels from Pottery Barn Kids. In terms of color, I think navy would pop better with your mocha bedding and add more of a boyish feel than baby blue or green (plus he can still use the shades as he gets older!!). If it's a girl, it seems like a berry color or lavender shade might contrast with the neutral bedding better than coral. Or you could keep the shades neutral and do a darker grey-colored shade (like the headboard in the photo) and paint the walls a subtle petal pink or baby blue. If you're handy at sewing, a cute idea might be to add your own grosgrain ribbon to the neutral shade and make a couple of little pillow covers with Serena & Lily sheet fabric plus the grosgrain ribbon to tie it all together!

Congratulations! After reading your post I thought of this article: http://houzz.com/ideabooks/1114983

Your decor reminds me of these rooms. I really like the idea of the roman shade and curtain combo in the second picture. Maybe something like this?

Same nursery as Kari! Posts crossed. :)

You guys are awesome. I do think roman shades with blackout would be best- and there are no cords to think about too. I love the neutral nursery pictures you posted too. I think some color will be nice when they baby arrives, but just as accent color, not overwhelming because I want to keep it pretty neutral and calm.

Thanks again for your thoughts and suggestions!

Love it. No says you have to have a blue or pink nursery . Trust your self you have a great plan.

Congrats- all these baby houzzers are making me broody lol.

Love your colour scheme- and if you check a fellow mama hoUzzer to be ivy1999 on her thread - she has chosen very similar colours! Green n coral. Also about halfway down we finally get round to discussing window options with lots of suggestions/ pics- so have a browse at those suggestions.
I love the roman blind and sheer drapes combo- best of both. Light dreamy coverings with practicalities of a blackout- what more do you want :)

And I totally agree with the others! A neutral decor can stil look amazing, and then you can experiment with colour later.

Remember you're likely to get gifts for the nursery- so those may help you/lean you towards a specific colour after baby is born :)

Do all the messy long jobs of painting etc before he/she is here- because they won't give you much time after!

And why not just do multicolour accessories- why restrict yourself- its a child's room... Let yourselves play a little :)

Decorate with the baby's toy pressies and clothes. You get to appreciate it all too :)
http://houzz.com/photos/191393

Love your idea! If it's a girl, a very soft pink would look nice .. and for a boy, teal.

Congratulations! Please post a pic after the baby arrives!