Smaller Cooler 2009: Nancy's New York City Nursery

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Name/Age: Nancy's son (due any day now!)
Location: New York, New York
Family: Nancy, her husband and coming soon, her yet-to-be-born son
Room Size: 110 square feet
Division: Baby

Tip for Living Small with Kids: Banish clutter, create a space for everything, utilize a closet storage system in your child's room and buy a lovely toy box!

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What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in putting together this room? Living in a small apartment in New York City where second bedrooms are typically very small, it is important to consider scale when choosing furniture pieces. This was my biggest challenge, so much research and thought was put into selecting each piece of furniture. I created a size comparison chart and kept track of furniture pieces I liked. In the end, I just did my best in deciding the best fit!

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Comments (12)

Nice colors - great light (do you have black-out shades??) Very simple yet cozy.

Could you tell me where you got the tree decal and also the branch/shelves over the changing table? I love that!

posted by rachida on May 18th 2009 at 10:02am
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lovely space! where did you get the green side table with drawers? it reminds me of one (or maybe is the same) that i've seen in a birch color, but was poorly reviewed. how do you feel about the drawers?

posted by sassysue on May 18th 2009 at 11:41am
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Beautiful room, so cheerful. Is this the crib set from Walmart?

posted by doublek on May 18th 2009 at 1:27pm
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Beautiful room: the tree branch is really cool!

posted by kimmiller on May 18th 2009 at 1:33pm
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Shopping list please... your room is loaded full of goodness! (:

posted by springishere on May 18th 2009 at 2:57pm
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I have to have that branch shelf its awesome!! I agree shopping list please...

posted by kris_10 on May 19th 2009 at 9:29am
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Everything came out beautiful :) Many happy times there !

posted by jnewman805 on May 19th 2009 at 9:55am
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Thanks all! Heres some info:

Swirly tree decal found on etsy.com as part of Lewa's Designs. The side table was bought unfinished and then painted with the same pear green BM paint as the wall stripe. Perfect for a small nook and adds storage...found at babyearth.com storage unit by Badger Basket. The crib is Baby Miro Mercer Convertible Crib. The dresser is Baby Miro Modo Three Drawer Changer. The tree branch shelf is from West Elm.

posted by woodlandsmom on May 19th 2009 at 10:06am
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Lovely room. Color and nature theme is so sweet and soothing. This is definitely a room that baby will grow into. Can I hire you in the future?

posted by meelai on May 19th 2009 at 2:44pm
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Enchanting!! Absolutely beautiful.

posted by grazia on May 19th 2009 at 5:11pm
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very nice!

posted by Jenniferp13 on May 19th 2009 at 8:06pm
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Thanks all! Nature-inspired indeed...what could be more soothing?

My son has entered the world and has been introduced to his nursery. His name is Milo and I hope he loves his new room just as much as mommy and daddy do :-)

Meelai-interior design is my secret passion.

posted by woodlandsmom on May 20th 2009 at 10:17am
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