Neutral Nursery Elegance: Crafting a Timeless Space for Your Surprise Bundle of Joy

by Editorial Team | Jul 26, 2015

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When expecting a little bundle of joy you start to visualize all the endless design and decor possibilities you could combine to create the perfect baby nursery. This becomes more of a challenge and quite frankly difficult to endure when you want to keep the sex of the baby a surprise until birth. This is what happened to crafty mom Amy over at Positively Splendid, when she found about the impending arrival of her baby.

via: Positively Splendid

The decision to keep the baby’s gender a surprise influenced the choice of a neutral nursery color scheme. The goal was to select colors that could easily accommodate both genders by incorporating accessories with either masculine or feminine touches to set the room’s tone for either sex.

We want to credit Amy for her dedicated work with this nursery, almost everything in it is handmade and created by the crafty mom. As much as we would all love to be hands-on with most of our little one’s nursery items, not everyone has the time or talent to do so. If you find yourself wanting to follow in Amy’s footsteps check out all her DIY tutorials for George’s nursery in her original post. Nevertheless, we bring you a list of products similar to those featured in the room for those who prefer ready-made options for decorating their child’s nursery.

Let’s take a look at all the wonderfully designed items featured in this nursery. We adore the Jenny Lind crib that was chosen for this baby room. This crib adds a timeless elegance to any baby boy or baby girl nursery, with a perfect 5-star review score you can see why Amy and many parents choose this crib time and time again. Moving on to the bedding, you can find this similarly inspired crib bedding set from the ShopBacati Etsy store.

Unique decorating elements define this nursery, with lanterns and pom-poms positioned above the crib to add a lively touch. These also serve as mobile-type decor for the baby to observe and enjoy while relaxing in the crib. A similar set can be found here.

Lastly, the refinished furniture featured in this nursery is just one DIY step away from achieving a similar look. As seen in many nurseries showcased on the blog, parents often turn to local online marketplaces to find “old dressers” that can be revamped to add a touch of vintage beauty and complete the overall aesthetic.