The Nursery Switch: Part I

Now that I'm almost 24 weeks pregnant (the time is flying!!), its time to be thinking about the little guy's nursery. (And who's kidding, that's really the fun stuff anyways!)

Our plan is to move Maura down the hall to what is currently the "office" and convert it into her big girl room. We will then keep the "nursery" where it is now, but change it over from her room, to a space more suited to a boy.

If you've been following along for awhile, you might remember that I wrote on this exact topic over a year ago as a guest post on Honey & Fitz...so a lot of this might sound familiar.  But I wanted to recap here again for my own sake and anyone else who really wants to follow along with the whole process or might be in similiar situation:)

Fortunately, all of the furniture and the paint color (a blue called "Heaven on Earth" by BM) can remain the same. Here's a list of what is staying:
  • the floor plan/layout
  • the paint color
  • the crib
  • the dresser/changing pad
  • the frames above the dresser
  • the glider
  • the ledge shelves
  • the bookshelf
Then I need to replace the more girly things (like the drapes, art, bedding) with more manly items. So we'll need:
  • new bedding
  • new rug
  • new window treatments
  • new art in frames
  • new stuff on shelves
  • new art above crib
  • new lamp
  • new Pottery Barn critter chair 
Here, this might help:

 


I've already purchased a bunch of the new stuff and scrounged around the house for a bit more, so I'll share that next in subsequent posts. It is getting so exciting and more real to think that in a few months we will be a family of four:)

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  2. How convenient you chose that pretty blue so you don't need to paint! :) I'm sure it will be gorgeous and I can't wait to see this new little man! xx

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  3. That's nice that most of the stuff can stay! I can't wait to see both the new baby room and Maura's big girl room!

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  4. Trite to say but it seems like yesterday you were doing this space for Maura! Amazing how quickly time flies!! Look forward to see what you'll be doing for Mr. Man!!
    Denise

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  5. YAY!! I'm excited for you - this is going to be fun. Where is the existing art on the shelves going? Will that go to Maura's room? You'll like my post for tomorrow :)

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  6. Can't wait to see what you do, love the inspiration from "way back." Have fun putting is all together Sarah!

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  7. Sounds so fun! I did the same thing when I changed our nursery from girl to boy - the walls are light green and the furniture is a light maple, so I just switched all the pink accessories to blue and green. Have fun decorating, and congrats! :)

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  11. No painting? Smart girl. Now you just need to take care of the fun stuff. Like shopping!

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  16. I've been so out of it! Finally catching up on my favorite blogs and excited to read all about little man's room!

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