As soon as we found out that we were having a little boy I started to plan his nursery. I’ve never been big on interior design/decorating. However, the impending arrival of our little guy seemed like a good excuse to start decorating. After all he needed a room as adorable as he surely would be.
I didn’t want anything too cutsie or baby (think baby blue). I wanted the room to be able to grow with him as he grew. My husband wanted a sports themed room, but I nixed that real quick. He has the rest of his life to be surrounded by sports. I wanted something a little cuter then baseballs everywhere (however there are still a few Butler Basketball items that made it into the room)!
After lots of contemplation I finally settled on a star themed nursery. I fell in love with the nursery furniture first. The furniture has exposed slightly rustic wood with creamy white trim. It’s beautiful! It will also grow with our little guy as he grows. It will turn into a toddler bed and a full size bead headboard. I think it has a very mature look to it that it doesn’t look like it belongs just in a baby’s room too.
One of my other favorite things in the room is the star quilt. I actually planned a special trip to Texas to spend some time with my aunt who is a quilter. We spent a long weekend quilting this perfect item for our little guy’s nursery. I learned a new craft and got to spend some time with family. The quilt will always remind me of that trip.
Another special item in the nursery is a framed letter and candy dish. Our little guy’s name is Jack. He is named after his Dad’s grandpa. The candy dish was used by our Jack’s late great Great Grandfather. The candy in the candy dish is something like 30 years old (don’t eat it!). The letter next to the dish is a touching story that explains the story of the dish.
Hanging on the wall to the left of the crib is a large canvas print of our little guy. This was a newborn picture that I took myself (I’m a newborn photographer). I hope to take a picture later on to put to the left of his crib/bed when he gets a little older.
The furniture started the color scheme for the room with cream and browns/tans. Then I added navy blue and grey. Here is my initial idea board for the nursery. I think in the end the board was spot on!
Once I had the idea board it all came together from there. Here is the finished product for Jack’s star and moon themed nursery!
There were lots of amazing product that went into this beautiful nursery. I’ll do my best at listing them below.
- Paint Color – Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams
- Nursery furniture – #MyRoom Convertible crib, dresser/changing table, and bookcase
- Nursery rocker – Wingback Convertible Rocker by Pottery Barn Kids
- Sheets – aden + anais – Not only are these sheets adorable they they are also so soft!!
- Small mobile over rocker – MooBoo Creations on Etsy – This was an adorable addition to the nursery. This shop also has some really cute felted garlands too!!
- Canvas “I Love You More Then All The Stars in the Sky” – Invited by Audriana Etsy Shop I had to print the canvas myself, but Audriana’s design was one of the inspirations for the whole room!
- Large mobile over crib – Bubly Moon on Etsy – I think this is my favorite item in the nursery!! So cute.
- Wood letters that spell Jack on top of bookcase – Summer Design Shop on Etsy
- Star Hanging Picture Display – Pottery Barn Kids As our little guy grows we can also hang his artwork on the cable too.
- Stack-able storage to the left of the changing table – Target
- Footstool for rocker – Target
- Blue and white toy baskets – Target
- Giant stuffed bear – Costco (gift from my Mom)
- Sweet Dreams Little One Painted Wood Sign – Field and Forest Designs on Etsy
- Star Quilt and Star Pillow – I made these items
- Star garland around window – DIY project made my me
- Small wooden rocker – Family heirloom piece. This belonged to my husband as a child.
About the author: Kristeen
Most people say she is a busy girl. If you look at her to-do list you might agree. However if you ask her, she is just a recovering workaholic trying to enjoy life. She has a get-it-done attitude that carries her though life.
Beautifully written and love his room.
Where did you get your laundry basket? I love it! Thanks for sharing!
The large star laundry basket was from Home Goods.
What size is the Audrina canvas that you had printed?
Can you provide a DIY for the garland?! I love it so much.