CMT Celebrity Nursery Design

Baby Nursery Inspiration

When Evan and Andrea found out they were going to have another boy, Andrea decided on a simple and clean look with hints of the outdoors for the nursery. With the collaboration of big brother Garrison, Andrea created most of the items in the new room. "It was an important part of Garrison's journey into big brotherhood to be such a big part of creating a space for his baby brother because he really felt (and was) a part of it all," says Andrea. "It gave us a chance to talk about his feelings and expectations in those quiet moments when we were working on our little projects."

Bright and Balanced Color

Bright accent colors of red, yellow, and blue are balanced with soft backgrounds, keeping them from feeling to bold. "We wanted a very clean, modern, streamlined look that wasn't too 'baby' but a calm, cheerful space with fun splashes of color," says Andrea.

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Wall paint: For a similar look, try Sweet Bluette (813); benjaminmoore.com.
Crib: For a similar look, try the Larkin Fixed Gate 4-In-1 Crib; potterybarnkids.com.
Quilt: Similar items available through Teaginny Designs; etsy.com/shop/teaginnydesigns.
Painting: Similar items available through Distinctive Modern Art; etsy.com/shop/DistinctiveModernArt.
Pom-Poms: Similar items available through Treasured Editions; etsy.com/shop/TreasuredEditions.

 

Updated Heirloom Furniture

Using refurbished furniture not only saved a few bucks, but also gave a connection to a sense of history, making it even more meaningful. "I refinished all the nursery furniture myself," says Andrea. "It's the heirloom furniture of a good friend's father—it was his bedroom set as a little boy and they passed it on to us."

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Mirror: For a similar look, try the Round Mirror with Cast Iron Frame; bedbathandbeyond.com.
Wooden Glider: For similar items, try Improvements; improvementscatalog.com.

Editor's Tip: Use low-VOC paint on nursery furniture, such as Warm Welcome (OW-4-3) by Mythic Paint; mythicpaint.com. Their washable semi-gloss enamal is safe for the baby, and holds up to wear and tear.

Handmade Touches

Personal touches are carried out throughout the space. "Garrison and I picked out a couple of fallen tree branches on a hike, and we used those to make the curtain rod," says Andrea. "We found two heavy-duty 6-inch metal U-hooks which I painted the same color as the branch and nestled the branch down into the hooks."

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Curtains: For a similar look, try White Harper Curtain; worldmarket.com

 

 

Ceiling Light Upgrade

The ceiling medallion adds a custom touch to the nursery. "Garrison and I decorated the ceiling medallion with 'Sweet Dreams' and lambs and stars," says Andrea. She applied the self-adhesive stickers, which she purchased at a local craft store, directly onto the medallion. "The light fixture is a reclaimed outdoor light that we used inside, and it ties in the oil-rubbed bronze hardware throughout the room," she says.

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Pendant Light: For a similar look, try the Six Sided Original Bracket; bevolo.com.
Ceiling Medallion: For a similar look, try the Westinghouse16 in. Beaded Ceiling Medallion; homedepot.com.

Memories, New and Old

Family photos always turn a house into a home.The photos hung on the wall were taken by a friend. The all-white frame and matte are the same hue— this way, they don't detract from the photo.

 

Just Enough Detail

Tiny details are noticeable in the nursery but don't become overwhelming. The red bird decal above the door continues the nature theme and adds a pop of color and whimsy.

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Clock: For a similar look, try Modern Numbers White Wall Clock by Uncommon; etsy.com/shop/uncommon.
Red Bird Decal: For a similar look, try Just 3 Little Birds Vinyl Decal Set by Circle Line Studio; etsy.com/shop/circlelinestudio.

Meet the Family

Evan, Andrea, and Garrison get their picture taken before Baby Ford arrives.

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