You know what nursery trend never gets old? Pink. I have been a nursery designer for over 18 years now, and pink has never gone out of style. How could it? So when this Virtual Nursery Design client said they wanted a pink nursery with floral wallpaper, I was excited to take on the project. This room did have one unique challenge to work around—it had gray doors, a warm wood floor and white molding. So already, we had 3 neutrals to work around.
How to Design a Nursery With Multiple Wood Tones
This problem is more common than you’d think! I often see clients whose inspiration boards have beautiful light wood furniture, but their home has a combination of things already and adding another wood tone would be overwhelming. That was the case in this nursery. Instead of shoving another wood tone into the space, we chose nursery furniture that still had the feel of a light wood, but with a grayish undertone. That way, it flowed with the gray doors. Because she also had white molding, we brought in some white details too, like the low white bookcase and white scalloped wall ledges. By creating balance with each finish, the eye doesn’t get stuck on something glaring that stands out.
Designer Tip: Adding textiles to break up woods also helps a lot! By using an upholstered crib, we’re not just looking at another solid wood piece of furniture.
Layering Pink Wallpaper With Other Pink Nursery Decor
As you can see, there are multiple shade of pink in this nursery. The client wanted the space to be versatile and able to transition over the years, so we didn’t want a baby pink wallpaper. Instead, we chose a soft mauve floral wallpaper with a sophisticated pattern. That way, she can enjoy the pink without it feeling too babyish. But the baby is a baby for now, so we also brought in some baby pink accents like the pink table lamp and pink side table. The touch of darker mauve in the scalloped border rug balances the wallpaper and anchors the room.
Look Up! A Nursery With a High Ceiling
One of the best features of this nursery is the high ceiling. While this can feel intimating, there are some tricks to designing a nursery with a high ceiling that take advantage of the space. First is the window treatments. The doors in this room are also quite high, so it was important to hang the curtains at a higher point than the doors. We chose custom length blackout curtains since we needed such a long length, and layered them over the client’s existing roller shades. We also used a woven scalloped chandelier with a down-rod so it didn’t feel dinky too close to the ceiling. The last detail is the wall mirror. If we had used a regular height wall mirror over the low bookcase, it would have been dwarfed by the tall doors, so we went with a beautiful scalloped gold wall mirror in a taller height.
Warming Up a Gray Nursery
Even though this nursery has gray accents, it doesn’t feel cold. The reason is because we made sure to balance the gray with warmer and natural tones to make it feel cozy. If you have a space with gray floors or doors, or just want to design a gray nursery, it will feel so much better with a few hints of gold, woven or rattan textures and some greenery.
Nursery Decor from This Design:
Blush Floral Wallpaper
Upholstered Storage Crib
Fluted Wood Dresser
Ivory Glider Recliner
Ivory Boucle Ottoman
White Scalloped Bookcase
Soft Pink Tiered Side Table
Gold Floor Lamp
Soft Pink Small Lamp
Scalloped Woven Chandelier
Scalloped Wall Shelves
Gold Wall Name Sign
Custom Length Blackout Curtains
Full Length Arch Gold Mirror
White & Rose Throw Pillow
Woven Storage Bin
Large Plush Giraffe
Elephant Storage Bin
Duck Rocker
Mauve & Ivory Scallop Rug
Organic Crib Mattress
Faux Olive Tree
Faux Sheep Skin Accent Rug
Brass Wall Hooks
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