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June 20th, 2008
sneak peek: miller’s nursery


it seems that all my friends are starting to have children these days, so i’ve been paying special attention to nursery decor over the past few months. so i was thrilled to hear from designer denai jones of petunia pickle bottom (a great resource for all things baby and mom) and catch a glimpse into her son miller’s beautiful nursery. miller’s nursery was inspirational for me and i loved that the room had a sophisticated color palette that you don’t see every day in nurseries. the greys and soft yellows (with little bird and branch touches here and there) are so sweet and i love the use of the tree stump as a side table. you can see more of miller’s room (and denai’s handywork) right here on the ppb blog. thanks to denai for sharing!

(the bird mobile is by tamar mogendorff- i thought i’d head off any questions about it)

[p.s. click here to check out a special sneak peek into our guest blogger's office/home!]




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30 comments
Kristan said:
June 20th, 2008 - 9:06 am

You’re so right! The sophisticated color palette is soothing and gender-neutral. I love it.

(I wonder how all those crazy colorful baby toys look in there…)

Emiko said:
June 20th, 2008 - 9:06 am

That is the classiest nursery I’ve ever seen! Love the prints, and the diaper bag, and the modern furnishings. It’s definitely something baby can grow in to.

Plum said:
June 20th, 2008 - 9:07 am

Make the most of your sophisticated colour scheme. It won’t be long till Fisher Price, Disney and Lego invade. I know from experience – it’s almost impossible to keep it out.

June 20th, 2008 - 9:53 am

This is one of the most calm and inspirational nurseries that I’ve seen in a long time. I love the colors! And the touch of wall paper is perfect.

June 20th, 2008 - 11:22 am

Oh, I love this little nursery! How sweet & the neutral colors make it look so welcoming & soft!

Fiddlehead said:
June 20th, 2008 - 11:25 am

Absolutely beautiful! Any resource you can give for the crib and changing table? Thanks!

Wendy said:
June 20th, 2008 - 11:52 am

This nursery is a lovely room-for an adult. It seems a little dull for a baby. And just wait until the baby is around 2 years old. Unless they have a full-time maid, that peaceful room will be a madhouse of toys and assorted kid stuff.

Melissa said:
June 20th, 2008 - 12:35 pm

My heart melts when I see grey and yellow. I love it.

Anjuli said:
June 20th, 2008 - 12:48 pm

i LOVE this. absolutely LOVE it. it’s a nice alternative to the sickly sweet and cliche pastels that most people associate with babies. also i am currently adoring birds, and they are very understated and classy in this room. awesome!

Mithi said:
June 20th, 2008 - 1:06 pm

WOW!

Speechless …

megan said:
June 20th, 2008 - 2:17 pm

What a great nursery! i love it!

What brand/line is your crib and changing table?

thanks!

Carrie said:
June 20th, 2008 - 2:19 pm

I think the color palette is so amazing! So completely soothing – not something you expect to see in a nursery but it works so well.

June 20th, 2008 - 2:20 pm

wow. amazing. i don’t have kids or plans to have them and I still love this room! it’s such a welcome change from some of the overly sweet things out there.
great job!

June 20th, 2008 - 2:22 pm

amazing! I don’t even have or plan to have kids and yet i love this design. Such a welcome relief from the many overly sweet nursery’s out there. Great job!

Susan said:
June 20th, 2008 - 2:59 pm

Such a lovely and restful space. I’d love to know what that wall color is? Thanks.

Lana said:
June 20th, 2008 - 3:33 pm

So pretty! I love childrens’ rooms that are well designed and that don’t scream primary colors.
-Lana

Tracy said:
June 20th, 2008 - 4:21 pm

I love this calm nursery! I recently bought the same Cole & Sons wallpaper, and was planning to do the exact same thing in my bedroom (i.e. highlight one wall with the paper, and then match the paint to the background). Would ms. jones be kind enough to tell me what paint color she used??? it matches beautifully! thanks. love this blog.

Kristen said:
June 20th, 2008 - 5:11 pm

I love Petunia Pickle Bottom’s line of diaper bags and blankets and thought many of them would be perfect inspiration for nursery. How exciting to see one come to life! Beautiful room!

June 20th, 2008 - 5:45 pm

Thanks for the beautiful post about DeNai’s nursery. For all those with questions about crib, paint, etc, click on the “right here” link in the post – all the products in the nursery are listed and linked to in the PPB blog entry.

Elizabeth said:
June 21st, 2008 - 2:35 pm

i’ve always loved that little owl lamp, it’s just too cute.

karin said:
June 22nd, 2008 - 5:36 am

it’s lovely don’t get me wrong but it’s an adults version of a nursery not a childs. Kids are more stimulated by bright colours and strong patterns.

I hope those pillows and that rug are machine washable!

June 22nd, 2008 - 7:14 pm

thank you for all of the wonderful feedback! my husband and I love beautiful design and always turn to design sponge for inspiration. to answer a few of your questions: the panel crib and changing table are from Newport Cottages, the wall paint was a custom mix-Benjamin Moore/Flat Finish/OY-28, BK-24, RX-2 to match the Cole and Sons wallpaper.

pandora said:
July 4th, 2008 - 4:20 pm

Not a stimulating room for a baby.

K8 said:
July 20th, 2008 - 11:19 pm

The kid has his whole life to have a room like this- I like the idea, but not for a baby. I’d introduce a few more whimsical elements (such as color, pattern, repetition, etc…) to make it more fun and more reflective of the excitement, hope, wonderment, and happiness of a having a new baby!

amy said:
July 28th, 2008 - 2:08 am

i find this quite depressing. it’s so over-designed. it’s a baby, not martha stewart. i hope you add some more interesting elements that are more designed with the baby in mind.

denai jones said:
August 30th, 2008 - 3:26 pm

Art and design is obviously in the eye of the beholder. Our philosophy is that you don’t have to check your design sense at the door when you become a parent. Bedrooms in our household are intentionally tranquil and inviting; because we have the luxury of living in California our boys spend the majority of their time outdoors. As parents we try to offer as many stimulating opportunities to our children from educational toys and books, culture, travel, art, and music. Hopefully that gives an understanding of our parenting and design philosophy but if you still aren’t convinced you can get a snap shot of our stimulating life here http://www.parents.com/family-life/better-parenting/parenting-style/meet-the-parents-ventura-california/. Thanks for all of the wonderful feedback, good and bad.

October 1st, 2008 - 7:22 am

I love the wooden table.

Angela said:
November 19th, 2008 - 6:48 pm

A calm and soothing bedroom for a baby to unwind and sleep in strikes me as an excellent idea. There are so many other more appropriate places where babies can gain stimulation throughout the day. Anything that can be done to help a baby get to sleep, and sleep well, is wonderful!

Pearl O said:
February 24th, 2009 - 6:02 pm

umm..ya perfect theme for baby room! I LOVE BIRDIES!

September 9th, 2009 - 10:28 pm

I know this is an old post, but the color pallette is gorgeous! I love the mobile too!

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