Shabby Chic Baby Girl Nursery Ideas
A collection of antique furniture or items that you've distressed yourself will add a sophisticated charm to your baby girl's nursery. Shabby chic decor provides an affordable way to include distinguished pieces in your little one's room that she will come to admire and cherish as she grows and spends more time in her space. Does this Spark an idea?
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Colors
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The color scheme for a shabby chic nursery is subdued and muted. Variations of pastel pink and shades of cream, ivory and white are fitting for a baby girl's room adorned with antique style. For instance, a white crib decorated with pink bedding and pillows adds a soft femininity to the space. Other pastel colors like pistachio green and baby blue are appropriate for the nursery as well. A light green accent wall with pastel blue paneling all around the room will keep a tan or medium-brown armoire or bedding from appearing too bland.
Furniture
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Antique furniture that has been in the family for years or pieces that you've antiqued with varnish, sandpaper and additional coats of paint will make the nursery charming and elegant. For instance, include the wooden crib you slept in as a child and paint it white or a medium shade of pink for your baby's room. Select a bureau or armoire from a local consignment shop and paint it in a shade that matches the crib before chipping the paint to make the furniture look aged. Choosing a rocking chair that belonged to an older family member for the nursery is appropriate as well; accent the chair with a pillow embroidered with your baby's initials or a patterned pillow that coordinates with the room's color scheme.
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Wall Art
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Pictures of you and your baby girl's other parent as infants are a touching addition to the nursery. House the photos in antique frames and hang them on the accent wall. Enlarge some of the photos you've taken of your little one and give them a black and white or sepia finish before putting them in wooden frames to adorn the walls of the room. Black and white photos of baby-related items like rattles, booties and baby blankets in pink, green or blue frames, as well as wooden letters that spell your baby's name will make the walls more attractive.
Additional Accents
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Add more lighting to the shabby chic nursery by choosing a chandelier from a thrift store to install on the ceiling. Alternatively, select a set of matching antique lamps from your family's older furniture or a consignment shop that features the colors of the nursery, such as small pink or yellow flowers, to place on the nightstands. Drapes made of a thin material in a muted color will allow adequate sunlight into the room. Select darker-colored curtain ties that match the area rug you've selected. A wooden trunk helps to bring together the nursery's antique look and provides additional storage for your baby's toys or clothing.
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