Using Grown-Up Furnishings in the Nursery

For those of you who dislike anything too cutesy, consider using grown-up furnishings in the nursery.

With the exception of this great aqua crib, nothing in the room screams baby. The pale grey painted walls, hot pink patterned wallpaper, crystal chandelier and dark wood dresser are all "grown-up" items. You can get an interesting and sophisticated looking nursery by shopping in your favorite home furnishing stores or repurposing items you already own.

(pic via Made By Girl)

Comments (7)

Actually, I think that dresser is painted something metallic. Silver or pewter. Would love to know the paint color or something similar. It's gorgeous!

I'm in LOVE with this room and now regretting that maybe I've gone a bit too baby in my own nursery-in-progress! Maybe I'll just steal the wallpaper-one-wall idea later down the line...

Love it! My bed is the same color as the crib.

I think that's our dining room chandelier!

I'm all for this!! Now I just need to get a bureau...

I love this print and wonder where they got it.

Kids don't have an real understanding for design or their preferences until about age 4. Until then, a subtle and sophisticated nursery directed more for the parents is a swell idea. With the late nights and early mornings, parents deserve to be surrounded by what they like rather than living in a cutey/trendy mess. A nursery should still imply youngsters sleep there, but also cater to calming the parents nerves as well. Moderation is key.