Perhaps you already have a crib and rocker (maybe from your last baby, or given to you secondhand) and now you have found yourself a tiny budget for a nursery makeover. Awesome! Now for some inspiration: here's a nautical theme that comes together for under $200!
Clockwise from top left:
1. Driftwood: Free (though these are from VintageLancaster on Etsy)
2. IKEA 365+ BRASA pendant lamp from IKEA: $39.99
3. FERLE rug from IKEA: $29.99
4. Limitless Ability print from Arquebus: $24.00
5. Favorite throw in "Bell Pepper" from West Elm: $29.00
6. Chalkboard Whale from Land of Nod: $24.95
7. Underwater Voyage pillow by Oliver on Envelop: $25.65
8. Navy Blue Stripe crib fitted sheet from Land of Nod: $19.95
Total: $193.53
(Images: as linked above)
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http://pinterest.com/mrsemilie/nautical-nursery/
Nursery, living room, den, bedroom. This look is great and could go anywhere.
Yes!!! I'm so glad you posted this. :-) My husband and I are expecting a little one in August and we're pretty set on a nautical theme -- boy or girl. I've been compiling ideas on my Pinterest, but it's so great to see this as well. Love the not-too-cutesy blend of different textures and colors to create a great theme. Thanks!
These duvets from Ikea would work well with this theme if transitioning to a "big kid" room:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90235018/#/50235020
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60230022/#/70189164
The Ikea Hack mirror from this old apartment therapy article would work nicely with this theme as well:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/safs-pint-size-personal-historynursery-tour-room-tour-etc-167672
And if you'd like to go all out on the nautical theme; Elsie at ABeautifulMess, did a great tutorial on how to stamp/paint an accent wall. She used a stamp in the shape of an anchor.
http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/01/diy-anchor-statement-wall.html
Great finds! We recently did a similar post on funky nautical accents. http://www.oopsydaisy.com/2013/02/ocean-themed-kids-rooms-with-an-unexpected-twist/
Sometimes, you just want to do a theme room, but want to make it unique - which we totally love.