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Name: Henry
Age: One
Location: Norwich, Connecticut
Color Inspiration: We were inspired by vintage travel graphics and the illustrations of David Wiesner's book JUNE 29,1999 to take on the challenge of a painting a mural ourselves. We also found Apartment Therapy a great inspiration for...
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Color Inspiration continued: ...hounding the craigslists in our area, DIY projects for rehabbing furniture, IKEA hacks, and sale resources for "modern" items we never had much interest in prior to viewing your website. Having different scenes in the room lets us change our mood by changing seats.
Tip For Using Color: Contrast and bright make us feel good. Pick what you like.
Colors Used: Benjamin Moore paint, multiple pre mixed and mixed by ourselves.

Ready to join in? The entry form is up through November 9 on our contest page.
Stunning. I love everything about it.
view Megan in AZ's profile
Stunning, indeed. I am stunned.
The colors, the furniture, the mural. . . WOW.
BEAUTIFUL -- congratulations!
view mere1975's profile
You painted that yourselves?! Awesome job!
view VZoom's profile
This room is perfection! Good job, y'all!
view abbygraykit's profile
This is amazing!
view joylynn's profile
I am not usually a mural fan, but this is beyond amazing! I love it!
view pinkytime's profile
Where did you get the rug?
view truenb's profile
This has got to be the most beautiful boy's room I've ever seen. Absolutely perfection!
view LinnyBee's profile
i love this- plus, it's can be grown into-not something that screams baby!
view lorijo's profile
Simply amazing.
view DressageRider's profile
This may be the best room I've ever seen on this blog. I adore it. I love the orange furniture anyway, and then the walls--they're amazing. Kudos! I hope this one wins.
view Pencils's profile
I think an interview with a "how - to" when it comes to the mural, would be fabulous! I would love to hear more about your process! The result is stunning!!!
view Kate N's profile
Hands-down WINNER! This is breathtaking. Amazing floor, rug, furniture, accessories--oh, and that wall, too:)
view SQ's profile
Wow, this room is really beautiful! Every detail is perfect. My favorites are the built-in shelves, the rug, and the amazing mural. Well done!
view mae25's profile
Oh my goodness, this is awesome. Really, stunning. Will you come paint my house? Thanks.
view hyzen's profile
Stunning!
view Zohreh's profile
Oh my gosh....its the first thing I said when I saw this room! Wow, wow, wow! I love all of it!
view piperlemons's profile
This is my favorite nursery, so far. I adore everything about it. What a happy, positive place for a child to enjoy! The colors used are so inspiring and uplifting. Way to go!
**I really love the geese mobile hanging in front of the clouds.
view LaDolceMama's profile
I am not a mural person but this literally took my breath away! I agree with Pencils. THE best nursery I have ever seen on this blog (or anywhere!)
view AndreaU's profile
wow, gorgeous!! Love the mural, it's amazing!
view katyr's profile
This is hands down the most beautiful nursery I've ever seen. Good job!
view jlyn2723's profile
I created an account, today, just so I could vote for this room. It is beautiful and perfect.
view dawnalina's profile
Oh, I hope Curtis sees this! (quick, someone find Curtis and tell him to check this out) He'll be thrilled!
view mschatelaine's profile
Hope this wins. It is beautiful.
view bdonlin2's profile
Where did the dresser come from?
view mnm_mom's profile
Wow! No other words necessary.
view slowthisbirddown's profile
Amazing! We had sort of a vintage travel theme for my son's nursery too, but all we did was decoupage some old maps to the bureau drawers! This is incredible.
view Hollyrh's profile
Love it! Beautifully done!
view graphix_girl's profile
this is so beautiful - even without the mural, the room is so warm, light, open and lovely.
view doubledutch's profile
Amazing! Without a doubt, this is one very cool room!
view zoeyb's profile
I live in Norwich, CT too! I registered just so I could vote for your beautiful room.
view bebehblog's profile
This is one of the best nurseries I've ever seen online. I, too, am not usually a fan of murals, but this one is awesome combined with everything in the room - so well put together!
view ZMama's profile
no contest. this room wins. what a lucky kid.
view lab director's profile
I usually hate hate hate murals on any wall. But this is absolutely beautiful.
view caseyness's profile
I think this is the happiest room I've ever seen. I bet you can feel the love the minute you walk through the door.
view chottomotto's profile
Stunning!!! What a beautiful mural!
This is just simply inspiring. I could see a whole market for ready-to-apply murals like this.
I also LOVE the rug! Where did you get that?
view smallrocks's profile
ditto, ditto, ditto. now how can i paint that myself? amazing.
view notmartha's profile
question.....where did you get that orange chair cushion from for the teak arm chair? I have a chair exactly like that, and need to replace it's cushion.
view mrsvioletleigh's profile
Thanks for the comments!
The rug was on sale at CB2.
Both the dresser and teak armchair are Craigslist finds from the same estate sale. Dresser is American $50, painted the case and legs white enamel and refreshed the birch veneers on the front. Danish chair (no label) was $25 and the original orange vinyl cushions were in great condition.
The Nursery Works Storytime Rocker was 50% off online. Fits the 4yr old and Henry.
The Bird and Balloon Mobiles are from Flensted.
Lamp and White Bookcase are from Ikea.
My talented wife Candice gets credit for the mural.
view marfanboy's profile
I just gotta say, there is definitely a surgeon involved in a room w/this much detail! My doctor and engineer friends have the best rooms!
view munchkin's profile
that wall mural is a wow! talk about bringing the outdoors in.
view Lady J's profile
Fantastic finished product! It looks like a picture from a magazine! Well done sister!
view flewharty's profile
Love it Love it Love it!!! What a beautiful room. Henry will enjoy it for years to come.
view jflew1's profile
BEAUTIFUL room!! Candice you are a true talent..now if only you lived closer to your Texas roots so you could paint rooms for us!! We Love you!! (from the Sorrels family)
view fanofdonald2000's profile
So impressed you painted that mural yourselves -- I'm not much of a mural person myself, but this one is really great. In fact, the whole room is great!
view some1else's profile
Very beautiful job guys! I am amazed, but not surprised!
view alassahn's profile
Wish you could do one of these for my grandbaby!
view millerdtx's profile
Winner! This is one of the coolest rooms, kids or no kids, I've ever seen. Very well done and I hope you win!
view lakegeneva3's profile
Love this room, love the baby's name (our baby is a Henry, too). The concept and execution are fabulous. Please tell us more about how you did it - when you WIN!
view nashvegas's profile
Nothing I can say does it justice - I'm impressed, inspired & awed.
view heathers's profile
WOW! The talent you have! That is amazing! I'm in awe! Henry is one lucky dude!! :))
view laurenp's profile
I'm SO SO impressed! Wonderful!!
view standupstapler's profile
your talents and industry are exceptional. henry is definitely "one lucky dude." my hope for him is that he will still want to see the world after having a room like this to enjoy as his own! kudos to you all.
view saraherose's profile
Breathtaking views, this child will have been surrounded by extremely calming yet wide open views throughout early development.
Outstanding murals...well done
view altoidhenry's profile
So beautiful... A fun and modern room with gorgeous vintage twists. I love it!
view lmhanna's profile
Absolutely amazing and ambitious! The best nursery by far:)
view marybinary's profile
Talk about inspirational... AND beautiful to boot!
I hope you win for all that hard work.
Could you give the info about the bug pillow(s) please?
I am I the only one who think they are awesome?!
Cheers-
view Jeen-Marie's profile
BTW-
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE David Wiesner!
Tuesday is one of my all time favorite books.
view Jeen-Marie's profile
Really impressive. I would never attempt such a huge mural, thinking that it would be too much, so it sort of surprises me how much I love this room. Definitely feel that this a winner for that reason- it is so unexpected!
view nicole_gt's profile
this room is simply amazing! really, this is the best one so far, and should be there winner without a doubt. great job!
view malcolmsmom's profile
This is truly one of the most beautiful rooms I have ever seen. The colors, the light - perfection. Well done.
view olastar's profile
I am in love with the creative and inspiring vibe of this room! Not only would I love it for my son, I would love it for myself! Amazing work - you have one lucky little one!
view wrymommy's profile
Coolest room ever! You brought the wide open west right into Connecticut.
view heather77's profile
This is SO awesome but the pictures dont do it justice. when you WIN i hope the editors get to see it in person so they know what incredibly talented designers you are and when they do, i hope the painting in the living room is finished too. Strawberry Meringue Pie, Lovebirds?
view jenny8penny's profile
Absolutely magical.
view sandy1720's profile
AHHHH MAZING!!!!!!
view moboz77's profile
Such talent! This is a perfect room for a boy. He mush have wonderful dreams in this room.
view janjensen1's profile
Any idea were the rug in Henry's room came from? It would be perfect for my little one's room! Thanks!!
view bsavvy's profile
Ha! I'm from Ho-Ho-Kus New Jersey!!! love the room
view larchgirl's profile
Love this room! And that mural is breathtaking!
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