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Using Grown-Up Furnishings in the Nursery

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For those of you who dislike anything too cutesy, consider using grown-up furnishings in the nursery.

 
 

With the exception of this great aqua crib, nothing in the room screams baby. The pale grey painted walls, hot pink patterned wallpaper, crystal chandelier and dark wood dresser are all "grown-up" items. You can get an interesting and sophisticated looking nursery by shopping in your favorite home furnishing stores or repurposing items you already own.

(pic via Made By Girl)

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inspiration, wallpaper, chandelier, adult accessories, adult furniture, grown-up furnishings

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Actually, I think that dresser is painted something metallic. Silver or pewter. Would love to know the paint color or something similar. It's gorgeous!

posted by jenmaselli on September 10th 2009 at 10:31am
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I'm in LOVE with this room and now regretting that maybe I've gone a bit too baby in my own nursery-in-progress! Maybe I'll just steal the wallpaper-one-wall idea later down the line...

posted by TheLittlestChicken on September 10th 2009 at 12:14pm
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Love it! My bed is the same color as the crib.

posted by ElizabethA on September 10th 2009 at 12:23pm
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I think that's our dining room chandelier!

posted by Swordspoint on September 10th 2009 at 12:55pm
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I'm all for this!! Now I just need to get a bureau...

posted by Eliza on September 10th 2009 at 5:05pm
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I love this print and wonder where they got it.

posted by herland on September 13th 2009 at 11:04am
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