Real Nurseries - A Dramatic Transformation in Dallas

A reader in Dallas submitted this before and after transition to me just days after her daughter was born. I was very impressed with her dramatic transformation and am pleased to share detailed photos with you today. She did such a great job!:

BEFORE

AFTER

What was the inspiration for your room?

I knew that I wanted a nursery that could transition into a toddler's room if possible and I also knew that I didn't want anything super traditional in style. Once we found out it was going to be a girl I swore to myself I wouldn't go overboard with pink - but plenty found its way in anyways!

What was the first piece that you purchased for the room?

I first decided, boy or girl, that I wanted the Oeuf Sparrow crib in gray. Then I had two fabrics I picked out - one for a boy and one of a girl. Girl it was! So really the Oeuf Sparrow crib and the Duralee fabric used on the DIY pelmet boxes (windows) and the headboard/footboard of the twin bed. I guess the twin bed really came first because it is half of a pair that we inherited - but the pine was a little more traditional than we wanted, so the fabric was an attempt to pull it into the rest of the decor.

What is your favorite aspect of the room?

My favorite aspect is hard to say - but I really love how girly it feels without being smothered in bunting and lace. And the glider! It's very comfortable and gives me a a great vantage point of the room I worked so hard on. I also like all the bunnies that ended up sneaking into the room - it is the year of the Rabbit after all!

Now that your room is complete, what would you change or do differently if you could?

I'm not sure that I would do anything differently, but we'll see...Baby Eloise is now one week old so we're still finding out what's functional and what needs tweaking.

Please share links to the items you purchased for the room:

Fabric for Windows & Beds - Duralee "Astrid", purchased from LS Fabrics

Pouf/Ottoman - CB2

Glider - Little Castle, purchased from Baby Bliss in Dallas

Crib - Oeuf Sparrow, purchased from Baby Bliss in Dallas

Crib Bedding & Bumper - Serena & Lily

"Carpet" - FLOR

Sheepskin Rugs - Ikea

Night Light & Mobile - ABC Carpet & Home NYC

Changing Table/Dresser - Ikea

Dresser Knobs - Anthropologie

Ledge Shelf - Lowes

Wall Flowers - Umbra

Chandelier - White Elephant in Dallas

Chandelier Lampshades (added grosgrain & rick rack trim) - Lowes

White "Lace" Chair - Dahlia from Target

Grey/White Pillows w/ Trim - Self-Made