• Style
  • Home
  • Family
  • Life
  • Culture

A Girl Named PJ

nursery inspiration part 1: color

May 4, 2011

Gender Neutral Nursery with Grey Stripes | bunnyanddolly.com

When JB and I learned we were having a boy, I immediately started daydreaming about how I would decorate the nursery. As I scoured the internet and magazines for nursery inspiration, the only thing I knew for sure was that I didn’t want it to look babyish.

Some of you are probably scratching your heads right now. She doesn’t want a baby’s room to look babyish? So I’ll explain.

My goal is to create a comfortable space for my son and for myself. Yes, I’m decorating partly for him and partly for me since I anticipate I’ll be spending quite a lot of time in his room.

First, I thought about colors. Specifically, paint colors. I don’t think a nursery should be limited to candy coated shades of pink or blue or yellow. And truthfully, I don’t care for pastel colors anyway. My office, which will become the baby’s room, was painted a bright shade of green called Dill Pickle. I actually had nothing against the color for a boy’s room. In fact, one of my closest friends painted her baby boy’s room Dill Pickle. But after two and half years surrounded by green walls, I was ready for a change.

Gender Neutral Nursery with Grey Stripes | bunnyanddolly.com

So I began seeking inspiration, and when I stumbled upon Hawken’s room and Finn’s room I knew I found exactly what I wanted. Their striped walls appeared sophisticated, preppy and masculine, which I loved. I also liked the fact that stripes would add visual interest and dimension to my baby’s small room. Once JB and I agreed on the walls, the rest of color scheme sort of fell into place.

Our painter finished the job on Monday, and while he doubted my vision from the beginning, when he pulled the last piece of tape off the wall, he acknowledged that my idea worked. No, the room doesn’t look exactly like Hawken’s and Finn’s… but you’ll have to wait a little bit longer to see what it does look it.

Stay tuned for part 2: furniture.

{images via Project Nursery and Ohdeedoh}

Like what you just read? Please subscribe to Bunny & Dolly’s RSS feed, and never miss a new post!

Related Posts

  • Looking for some cool playroom ideas?Looking for some cool playroom ideas?
  • Basement makeover part 1: From man cave to playroom
  • Shooting Stars and Rocket ShipsShooting Stars and Rocket Ships
  • crib bedding optionscrib bedding options

SHARE THIS POST:

Pin on Pinterest
Pinterest
Share on Facebook
Facebook
Tweet about this on Twitter
Twitter


6COMMENTS | Home

« 29 weeks: a review
wallpaper for a little boy »

Let’s Discuss

  1. Alex

    May 5, 2011 at 5:13 am

    I think this is a fabulous idea and I am so excited to see photos of the outcome!!

    Reply
  2. Erica C.

    May 5, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    I love that look! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

    Reply
  3. seri

    July 21, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    LOVE it! What are the paint colors you used? If you don’ mind my asking… 🙂

    Reply
  4. Missy

    July 21, 2012 at 7:57 am

    hey there,
    the photo of the 1st room is really beautiful.
    where did you buy the carpet?
    and what color paint did you use? looks like a matte finish?

    Reply
  5. Kristiina

    January 30, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    pinned!

    Reply
  6. Mandy

    September 8, 2013 at 10:10 am

    I love your baby room. I m thinking the same stripes for mine but I will use green n grey since I have been surrounded by white walls I will do something different but I really love how your room turned out

    Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

PJ Photo (lefty)

CONNECT Social Links (righty)

LET'S
CONNECT

Pages Menu (lefty)

ABOUT PORTFOLIO CONTACT

120×600 AD Banner (righty)

“WORK With Me” Linked Graphic (lefty)

Archives Button Link (lefty)

Subscribe Links (lefty)

SUBSCRIBE

RSS FEEDLY BLOGLOVIN' EMAIL

Search – full width

DIVIDER IMAGE

Featured Series Squares

FEATURED
SERIES



DIVIDER IMAGE

Friends & Sponsors Ads

FREE
DOWNLOAD


DIVIDER IMAGE

RECENT
PINS

KINTO's Slow Coffee Style Specialty mugs show traces of handwork on the potter’s wheel with a unique expression of a two color layered glaze. Mixing luster and matte textures, a profound scenery is created to enrich your coffee time. The supple shape fits well inside your hands, and the wide arched handle that connects smoothly to the cup makes it comfortable to use. Choose from White x Pink Beige, Moss Green x Yellow, Navy x White, or Black x Brown colorways. Sold individually. Specifications C
Follow Me on Pinterest More Pins
I HAVE MORE TO SAY
JOIN MY NEWSLETTER
Exciting updates, bonus content,
exclusive giveaways

LET'S
CONNECT

A LOOK INTO MY LIFE
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM

    Copyright © 2023 A Girl Named PJ / All Rights Reserved / Disclosure / Privacy Policy