One of the most exciting things about having a baby is knowing that you get to create a space, just for them, in your home.
I have never been one for ‘themes’ and always envisioned a calm, neutral and tranquil space… which mean that the 1980 pink terracotta floors that came with the house had to go! Working in client service, I get paid in smiles (and the occasional pat on the head) so sadly the budget wasn’t there to re-floor the entire house, but we did manage to save enough to put laminate flooring down in the guest bedroom and study (turned nursery).
It made a massive difference!
Floors before
We inherited some pre-loved furniture – a cot and compactum – which, after serious amounts of elbow grease, sanding, priming and painting look almost brand new.
Being the frugal DIY’er I am I made the mobile and my hubby applied the stickers to the walls.
I sometimes wondered if this room was ever going to come together, and even though there are still some things left to do it’s pretty much complete and I just adore it.
Walking around the room last night to take photos I said to the husband “It still feels like something is missing…” to which he replied “Yes, a baby”
So, minus 1 x baby, I present to you #BabyRankins nursery:
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Looks stunning. Baby Rankin is going to love his new room 🙂
Thank you Anthi! 🙂
Stunning. A peaceful, breathtaking nursery. Wish you and hubby all the best 🙂
Thank you so much Urshula 🙂
Aaaaw, so timeless. He’s going to adore it.
Thanks Kele! I hope so 🙂
please adopt me Kate 😀 i LOVE this room! very special times, it’s so epic that you are documenting this. he is going to love it <3 all the best xx
Haha sure, but this room has nothing on your new adventure 🙂 Thanks Leilah – its awesome documenting it all, especially as one forgets so quickly. Now if only all my other rooms looked this nice 🙂
Wow looks so much better and coordinated than any room in my house. Lucky sprout.
I know, I’m a tad ashamed of all my other rooms now!
It is love at first sight, my goodness this room just made it to where I want to sleep in the living room while we redecorate our bedroom to fit our little one! Haha. In all honesty though, this room is a piece of art. I love the colors, you’ve both outdone yourselfs.
Ah Alex such kind words thank you! I wish it were possible to redo all the rooms… Any excuse to redecorate 🙂
This is so beautiful Kearnus, you did an amazing job dude. I love it and I’m sure Sprout is gonna love it too
Thank you my Zee dawg! X
kate well done!!! looks so beautiful. best is yet to come 🙂
Thank you so much Kerri 🙂
Ah Katie, this is just beautiful! Can’t wait to see little Sprout in his amazing new room! Lots of hugs to you both my friend.