Name: Dylan
Location: Greenbrae, CA
Room Size: 10' x 12'
What to do when the baby you expect to be a girl turns out to be a bouncing baby boy? Call an expert to help you rethink your nursery plans. That's exactly what happened to this family when they were expecting baby Dylan. The couple had already started decorating the nursery with a backdrop of delicate dragonflies when they found out that the baby they were eagerly anticipating was actually a little boy.
Luckily interior designer Jennifer Jones of Niche Interiors managed to work her magic to salvage the space by bringing in rustic wood tones and graphic patterns to create a perfectly rustic, modern space for little Dylan. We asked Jennifer about the room and how it came together:
How would you describe the look and feel of this room? This space is vibrant, playful, and quirky - perfect for a growing boy!
What is your favorite piece or element? I love the orange elephant pillow and the artwork above the crib. It's the small details that add personality and pull a room together.
What was the biggest challenge decorating this room? This was a unique challenge: The homeowners started designing the room for their baby girl. They called me when the doctor informed them that a boy was actually on the way! The wallpaper was already installed, so we had to find a way to make it work for a boy's space. Rustic wood touches, saturated oranges and blues, and a graphic rug add the right amount of boyish charm.
What do others say about the room? Dylan's parents love the room and they report that he spends a lot of time looking at the bright colors and animals.
Do you have any advice for parents creating a room for their child? Try to create a fun, inspiring space that can easily grow with your child. Opt for clean-lined furniture, neutral rugs, and grown-up light fixtures to avoid getting stuck with a baby room forever. Update the accessories and artwork as your child's interests evolve.
If money were no object, what's your dream source? I would love to use an original vintage classic in a kids room, such as an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair reupholstered in a funky fabric.
Source List:
- Artwork: ReStyle on Etsy
- Pouf, storage bench, animal bookends, crib bedding: Serena & Lily
- Rug: Madeline Weinrib
- Sconce: Acquaparete wall light from Ylighting
- Vintage letters: Restoration Hardware
- Rustic floor lamp: Anthropologie
- Crib: Sparrow crib by Oeuf
Thanks, Jennifer! You can see more work by Jennifer by visiting her website, Niche Interiors.
(Images: R. Brad Knipstein Photography)
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I'm going to say everything in that room is pretty gender neutral, down to the dragonflies. No idea why one needs an expert to pick chevron rugs, buy wood furniture, and use orange as an accent color.
yikes, tough crowd.
Love the nursery! Thanks for the inspiration.
i LOVE that wallpaper!
source for wallpaper-please....?
Love this room - I had actually come across the first image of the dressed on Pinterest and used it as inspiration to DIY a MCM dresser we found on the side of the road. Turned out great!
Can you supply the source of the vintage camera print??
it's a lovely nursery & i like that the pieces (minus the crib) can be used for the child as he grows. i know i am in the minority...but my eyes are kind of getting tired of chevron stripes. i can appreciate them though!
I'm just surprised that nobody has mentioned the bumper yet.
Lol, it's a gorgeous room! Seriously don't get the comments on this post. If I could I would spend that much in a heartbeat. It looks awesome and other than the crib, which may be used by another kid down the road, it can all be grown into. Love this style.
the wallpaper - i want that wallpaper - please tell us where to get the wallpaper
Ditto ryma - this wall paper would be perfect for a friend that I'm helping decorate. Does anyone know the source?
ok, think I might have found it (or something similar)...http://www.porterspaints.com/wallpapers/porters-collection/dragonfly#
Love the room... but why does every space on AT have to have a Moroccan pouf? lol
what a beautiful space!
Nice room.
I love that little hippo bookend!
It is a lovely room and the wallpaper works for either boys or girls. Not sure a designer was needed, but maybe they were overwhelmed with other things and just did not want to think about it, who knows?
I get a kick out of these posts because, even though we love our son's nursery, it does not look as elegant and finished as the majority of these nurseries do. As for the difference between an Interior Designer and Decorator an ID sees the room similarly as how an architect does. A decorator can help pull colors together but they do not remove walls and create built ins. They could have just used a decorator but Jennifer did a nice job.
I like this room. For me, gender is less an issue than age flexibility. The designer/family made good choices that will last for many years. The wallpaper is delightful (when I saw it, I thought, "Want") and the bureau is a piece to keep forever.
Our son's changing pad was on his bureau and the shelves above held the cleaning supplies. (A separate piece of furniture devoted to changing didn't make sense for our small house.)
In the end, it makes sense to invest in good pieces that will last a long time. The chair in my eight-year-old's room was mine when I was five.
Awesome room. I wonder what the "girly" version of this room was meant to look like.
Cute room- My only thought is why the photographer ruined a perfectly great shot of the wooden words with the lamp in the way blocking the "N"?
Adore the wallpaper - why don't more people use wallpaper (myself included)? Especially when it's as beautiful and neutral as this. Lovely.
One of the most beautiful children's rooms I've seen. Absolutely gorgeous.
What a wonderful room! I love the colors, furniture, and details. I would like half of this stuff in my own bedroom!
cute room! that lamp looks a bit dangerous though for a little crawling baby.
i love the seating bench and would love to incorporate in my kids' room. where is that from?
very nice room! However, I think it's strange to have an Acapulco chair in a nursery. Can't imagine feeling comfortable while holding a baby and sitting in a sunken position.
Dark brown for boys, pink and white for girls. Sigh. Poor boys.