To turn a drab room into a comfy-cozy haven, we installed sable-colored carpet, earthy grasscloth wallpaper, and wooden blinds. Those elements made an instant improvement and a warm backdrop for the furniture and accessories to come. Since we didn't know if I was having a boy or girl, we chose pieces with clean lines and neutral finishes. Then, once Dylan came along (a girl!), we added in artwork and color to make it her own. No pretty purple bows though, our feminine touches are more subtle--a flower fabric, a dash of pink.
Many of the products we chose for her room are featured in the September issue. For info on the rest, see below.
Simple bedding was a top priority for me. I wanted to create a sleeping space that was calming, not distracting. This embroidered set from Dwell is organic to boot, so her bed is totally safe and serene. Also shown here, beneath the lady of the house, is a great new play mat from Skip Hop.
The aptly named Womb chair by Eero Saarinen had been on my wish list for years, and we finally splurged as a baby present to ourselves. It's been the absolute best spot for nursing, with a broad back and arm rests that seem to magically appear wherever I need support. The Danish-modern-style lamp from Lotte Lamps is so cheerful in yellow, but it's available in many other glazes as well. The wooden blinds are from The Shade Store, and the curtains (because a little extra darkness equals a lot of extra sleep) are from West Elm.
The Milton Glaser poster at left was originally distributed inside Bob Dylan's 1966 greatest hits album. We loved it for a kid's room (that crazy hair! so colorful, so playful), but the fact that it says Dylan in the corner made it a must-have for our girl. For a changing table, we attached the Oeuf changing station to a West Elm dresser that holds diapers and supplies in the top drawer and adorable munchkin clothes below.
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