Warning: This post is VERY photo-heavy! The nursery is finally finished and I am so excited to show it to you! I went with a gray & gold gender neutral nursery, and after the baby is born and we know the gender, then we can tweak things or add another accent color if we want. I’ll let you check out the photos, and I’ll add source info throughout the post. I’ll link to sources when able, and if I can’t find the specific product online then I’ll just let you know where I found it. (I made all the art on the walls and there will be tutorials and more info on that to come.)
Wall Color: Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore
Lamp (relocated from our bedroom): Target / Side Table / Glider (Specific info here)/ Pillow Fabric: Online Fabric Store (I won the pillow in a Haven Conference raffle) / Basket & Faux Fur Rug: HomeGoods
Bamboo Roman Shades
/ Curtains / Elephant String Art / Crib Blanket (actually just a quilted throw blanket): HomeGoods
Elephant Basket: HomeGoods / Dresser / Sunburst Mirror / Lamp: Hobby Lobby clearance find (I added ribbon trim.)
Crib Mobile / Elephant String Art
The rhino on the dresser came from the dollar store and we spray painted it, and then I colored the horns with a metallic gold Sharpie.
Arrow closet handles: Hobby Lobby
I opted to layer frames in order to beef up the size of this artwork. I had an old thrift store frame in storage in the basement and painted it with metallic gold craft paint. I made the little pennant banner out of gray felt and gold glitter cardstock. I’ll also share an easy tutorial soon for the glitter deer silhouette art.
I painted the animal artwork and designed the printables (printables coming soon).
The vintage wagon came from my great-grandfather. He owned a car dealership and he used to give these wagons away when people purchased a car. I have no idea why he gave away wagons, but I’m happy to have one!
The cute elephant crib sheet is from Target.
Just to refresh your memory, here is the initial mood board I designed before I started the room. It’s interesting to see how things evolved from this little “vision.” Here’s what the room looked like before when it was our guest bedroom.
Here’s a list of all of the DIY projects in the room. (Some of these will be updated with links as I add tutorials):
- Curtains
- Elephant String Art
- Deer Art
- Mini Pennant Banner
- Handpainted Animal Art
- Framed Printables
- Dollar Store Rhino
- Crib Mobile
- Painted Walls
- Added ribbon trim to lamp shades (here’s the method I used.)
UPDATE: It’s a boy! Baby Jonah arrived on November 25.
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oh erin, it’s perfect…and ready to be used. best wishes as you await the babies arrival.
Thank you, Laura!
It looks wonderful! All the best to you and hopefully he/she will arrive soon!
Thank you Karen!
Erin, I absolutely love the nursery. It’s so sweet, simple and spectacular. I’m so excited for you and your family. Congrats. xoxo Lesley
Thanks so much, Lesley!
Erin it is stunning!! I have been keeping an eye out to see if that little one has made the arrival…I am trying to patiently wait 🙂 I hope the arrival is soon!
Thank you Lynn! We are trying to be patient too, but it’s getting harder! No baby yet though. 🙂
The room is so warm and beautiful! Your hard work and creativity shows. Best wishes and may your new bundle comes soon.
Thanks so much JannYvette!
I love it. The colors are perfect together. The DIY projects are awesome too.
Thank you Andrea!
It all looks so adorable!
Thanks so much Dena! And thanks again for letting me borrow the projector!
Such a great space–it really came together beautifully! Love the little wagon and the family history with it….I would definitely be more likely to buy a car from the dealership that gave me a wagon 😉
Thank you Gretchen! Ha, yeah not sure why he chose wagons but it is a cool heirloom to have!
ERIN!!! I love everything about this nursery… so many sweet touches and what an awesome color palette. It will totally grow with your new little one — boy or girl. Hope you’re feeling well… can’t wait to see your new addition!
xo Heidi
Thank you Heidi!
I love the nursery, it’s just beautiful! Can’t wait to find out if baby is a boy or girl! 🙂
Thanks Jenny! 🙂
Love the colors but love all your artwork even more! Such a sweet spot for that new baby!!! Congratulations to your family !
Thanks so much, Sarah!
This roomis adorable!! Where did you get your crib?
Thank you Maria! The crib came from Babies R Us about 6 1/2 years ago when our oldest son was a baby.
How adorable! Where is the crib from?
Thanks Jenny! The crib is from Babies R Us a few years ago.
first of all congratulations on your baby what a precious gift. I was wondering however, where did you get that crib from I read the post more than once to see if I possibly miss it the first time I read it but there was no link. Thank you very much in this new three is absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you! The crib is from Babies R Us and was purchased before our oldest son was born, almost 7 years ago. Not sure if they still have a similar model. The brand is Carter’s.
Where is the glider/Chair from? LOVE it!
Nevermind – I see it now 🙂 Thank You!
Oh ok! Glad you found the info you were looking for. 🙂
Beautiful room and congrats on the birth of your son! Wanted to ask your opinion on the rug–does it shed? Has it held up well? Is it soft, i.e. do you think it will be soft enough for him once he’s crawling? Thanks so much!
Thanks Kim! The rug hasn’t shed much at all, and so far it is holding up great. I think it’s soft enough — not fluffy soft, but soft underfoot and I think it’ll be fine for him to crawl on. It’s not overly plush (which I like for vacuuming purposes) but it is soft. Hope this is helpful!
Such a cute gender-neutral room! I would love to use some of these ideas for our own surprise gender baby in the near future — Do you have the DIY tutorial for the string-art elephant? I love it! Also wondering if you have printables for the animal drawings! Seriously adorable!
Thanks Libbi! I actually just posted the string art last week. I just updated this post with links (thanks for reminding me!) but you can find it here: http://diyonthecheap.com/diy-nursery-string-art-tutorial/. I also posted the hand painted animal art tutorial today. Printables are coming soon, so be on the lookout for those! Have a great day.
Love this nursery! If you don’t mind me asking is your IKEA Hemnes dresser the “white” or “white stain”? I am wanting this dresser desperately. But cannot decide on the finish!!
Thanks Tiffany! It’s the white dresser. We love it!
Awesome. Thank you so much. I do not have an ikea any where near me in New Orleans. I really keep reading different reviews about the white vs white stain and I just cannot decide. I just have a plain white Jenny Lind crib. Would you think the white would work? Also I have read that the white is somewhat shiny? Sorry soo many questions : )
I’m assuming the white stain means you can see the wood grain through the finish, whereas the plain “white” is more opaque since it’s painted. Mine is what I would call a semi-gloss finish, which I like. I use semi-gloss whenever I paint furniture because I like the look but also it’s easier to wipe clean. I think the white is maybe a bit more modern and I’m guessing the white stain would fit more in a shabby chic/rustic type style room? Either would look great with a Jenny Lind crib!
Just wondering if you ever did the tutorial for the animal silouettes they you painted….? Pattern?
Thank you
Hi Carolyn! I did post that info here: http://diyonthecheap.com/diy-nursery-wall-art/. Have a great day!
Thank you so much sharing! If I can find the time, I will definitely be using more than one of these DIYs for my son’s nursery –they’re perfect!
Thank you Stephanie! Glad you like them.