A while back I shared with you guys that we purchased a new house in March of 2013. You can read more about that here. Since we moved, I've had a chance to slowly transform the house into our home. We have done a lot of work (with a lot more to go) and I plan to share the progress here on the blog as things get completed. Interior design is something I'm passionate about. I really enjoy creating visually appealing spaces, transforming something old and ugly into something new. The first space I want to share with you is my littlest man's room. Before doing so, I think it's only fair to show you a before picture so you can see what I had to work with.
Jack's room before:
As you can see, there isn't any damage - just a desperate need for an update. White walls and mauve (yes, that's PINK) carpet are not going to cut it for a little boy's room. Before searching for inspiration, I knew I needed a theme for the space. When Jack was born, Ariston (my oldest son) gave him his first stuffed animal, a fox. You can see him below :) "Mr. Fox" quickly became the inspiration piece for the room.
With "Mr. Fox" in mind, I decided to go with a woodland theme for Jack's nursery. I wanted it to be fresh, bright, and colorful with a whimsical touch. I knew I wanted to keep the walls and furniture neutral while bringing in layers of color and texture with the textiles. Incorporating organic elements was also something I knew the space would need. After a little Pinterest inspiration and scouring the internet for ideas, I was on a mission to make Jack's room the perfect escape for a little tot. Although I'm always changing, adding and moving things around, I'm pleased with how the space has turned out so far (product details at end of post)
Jack's Woodland themed nursery:
"Before and After"
wall color: Sherwin Williams "accessible beige"
crib: Jenny Lind (it was mine when I was a baby)
dresser/changing table: antique
side table: Target years ago (spray painted yellow)
crib skirt: "no sew" DIY, fabric from JoAnn's, tutorial found online
white crib sheet: Wal-Mart
aztec tan pillow: my grandfather's sweater made into a pillow
other pillows: here and there ?
stuffed animals: IKEA
ottoman/pouf: Target
characters on wall : Hobby Lobby
shelves: DIY (bought brackets at local antique store)
wood/bark pencils: TJMaxx
blocks: gift from friend (etsy)
lantern: antique
succulents: TJMaxx and Garden Ridge
"Locally Grown" print: DIY on photoshop
"I knew you" print: DIY on photoshop
"You are deer to me" print: Printed Pallette
"Born to be Wild" print: Printed Pallette
"I could eat you up" print: DIY on photoshop
wood slice art: DIY gift from friend
orange initials: Hobby Lobby cardboard letters spray painted
window cornices: DIY (fabric from spoonflower)
white sheer curtains under cornices: Wal-Mart
fox pillow: homemade (fabric from local store)
faux fur: Hobby Lobby
toy jack: Hobby Lobby
frames: Hobby Lobby (Annie Sloan chalk paint)
driftwood frame: homemade with scrap pieces
orange owl: Garden Ridge
raccoon print: local antique auction
owl night light: Cracker Barrel
gold metal reading light: local antique auction
rocking horse: L.L.Bean (was my little brother's, added moose antler headband)
organic basket: mother-in-law's garage (haha)
shag rug: Garden Ridge
birch vase: Hobby Lobby
bunny piggy bank: mine when I was a child
