apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time


Ohdeedoh Kids' Color Contest
Entry #15: Kara's Serene Dream Nursery

Kara3-contestentry.jpg

Name: Jacqueline
Location: California
Children: Kara Avery, age 5 months

Inspiration: When I found out I was having another girl, I knew I didn't want to use pink again. I decided on a serene silvery/lilac for the walls, and then added a little punch with the peach shades in the Alexander Henry fabric that I used to make the accent pieces. I thought it all went well with the dark wood crib that I already had from my first baby.

 
 

Kara2-contestentry.jpg

Tip for Using Color: Color doesn't always need to be super saturated to make a statement. I like to keep the walls in a nursery toned down, then add pops of color through accessories so it is not so overwhelming.

Colors Used: Soft Angora by Glidden

kara1-contestentry.jpg

More Great Kids' Color: Link to All Entries

Like to Join the Contest?: Link to Entry Form

Tags

Kids' Color 2008 - entries

Share

Comments (8)

the bedding is beautiful!

posted by Tabitha (From Single to Married) on October 29th 2008 at 9:22am
view Tabitha (From Single to Married)'s profile

I love how calm it is & that is will translate nicely to a more grown up setting when she is older.

posted by mylarose on October 29th 2008 at 9:49am
view mylarose's profile

Great!

posted by herz9160 on October 29th 2008 at 10:12am
view herz9160's profile

This room is glorious. I can't imagine a more perfect room for a little girl. She is very lucky to have such a crafty mother. Bravo.

posted by Captain Tater on October 29th 2008 at 8:48pm
view Captain Tater's profile

LOVE it!! So serene--honestly a nice change from the super-saturated looks. This is the kind of room I'd want to have. It's graceful, not girly, and not too busy. The bedding with your accent pieces, and your chair corner, are gorgeous!!

posted by hyzen on October 30th 2008 at 5:21am
view hyzen's profile

Thank you so much everyone for your sweet comments!

posted by JackieL on October 30th 2008 at 6:55am
view JackieL's profile

JackieL, what is the name of the Alexander Henry fabric? My walls are similar in color and I love the peachy orange pop! Thank you so much for sharing.

posted by ihelpkids on October 30th 2008 at 10:16am
view ihelpkids's profile

The fabric is called Marni Garden. It is from a few years ago, but I found mine recently at a quilting shop in town that was going out of business.

posted by JackieL on October 30th 2008 at 12:39pm
view JackieL's profile