Nursery dreams

About 6 or 7 months ago, a friend of mine suggested I enter Luke's nursery in a competition. I chuckled at the thought, and then sadly replied back, "you must be thinking of someone else, Luke doesn't have a nursery, or even a room to himself". Since then I have started to collect images of things I would someday put in a nursery. By the time it happens, it won't be Luke's, he will have to settle for a toddler's room, but truthfully they wouldn't be much different. My tastes for a nursery and child's room are consistent with two things, modern, and bright.

Starting with the bed. The Oeuf bed . Easily convertible with a few extra parts to a toddler bed, clean beautiful lines, and I am sure very comfortable.

 

And then the bedding. I have been attempting to work on this quilt for Luke's bed for quite some time. For some reason quilts totally intimidate me, so far I have only cut out the squares.

I love these lights, maybe on a shelf with books, or on his dresser.

I don't remember who makes these, but I saw them at Modern Tots. Ikea also makes a similar version, for a much cheaper price. But I love the little desk that comes with this one.

Of course, this cute knock-off Calder mobile would be hanging somewhere in the room. Maybe over the crib.

I love these Robot decals. So fun, and removable.

I couldn't find a decent picture of what I envision for the floor. I am hoping for hardwood in our next place too, so flor tiles will be a perfect splash of color. Try to imagine primary color squares in a large size rug.

An eames rocker of course in the corner.

And for toys? These are some of my favs.

I just recently discovered that apartment therapy has a nursery edition to their site. Great ideas for kids and nurseries. While browsing, I found this new bedding line from Walmart. How fun and modern are these rockets? Not so much with the crib though.

Comments

[Sarah]

Alysha,
Had you a nursery in your apartment, I'm convinced you would have won Apartment Therapy's "Smallest Coolest Nursery" contest. I would tell you to enter next year, but your new place will probably be too big to qualify!! :)

[Tara]

Wow you haven't thought about this at all. Whether it be for a toddler or for a baby, which really he ain't a baby no more anyway, so regardless, it's pretty darn cool. I like a lot. But then again, I have a knack for liking most, if not all, things you do. Those lights are especially cool. And the ugly doll! Who doesn't love the ugly doll? Plus you already have that, courtesy of one very awesome sister (gosh who could that be? I'll give you a hint. It's the one who isn't the cute one and isn't the one who gets all excited to see you and then vanishes. Yeah it's the other one). So you already well on your way. This is terrific. Now all you need to do is sell your place, finish the quilt, and with the ugly doll, your half way started. I'm so glad I could be of some help on making your Nursery/Toddler Dream Room possible. And the day isn't even half way over. Gosh I feel like I've accomplished so much with such little effort.