24 September 2016
Get the look: three gender neutral nursery themes
When I fell pregnant with my eldest, my husband and I had struggled to fall (and stay) pregnant for a couple of years, so there was a strong sense of hesitation to plan for our upcoming arrival, despite our excitement. As soon as we hit the all-important 12-week mark, I started my nursery-planning boards on Pinterest, but kept them set to secret until we were 20 weeks in – just to be sure.
When I finally felt free to post nursery colour schemes and style boards for all to see, planning my daughter’s nursery became a really important bonding experience for me (she was still rather oblivious!) Visualising life with our little one sleeping, and eventually playing, in her room helped me to focus on enjoying my pregnancy rather than fearing what might go wrong, and creating the perfect environment for her was just a beautiful journey.
I’d had enough surprises by that stage so we found out our baby’s sex at the 20-week scan, but if you’ve decided to wait until your tiny miracle arrives for that super-sweet surprise, then why should you miss out on all the fun?
I’ve put together three gender-neutral nursery style boards to inspire you (even if you’re still pinning to a secret board!) What’s more, every single item on these boards is handmade by a clever maker, right here in Australia. See, your bub is already shaping up to be an awesome supporter of the arts and local businesses!
Wander into the woods with a woodland themed nursery
1. Fox plush softie, $75 from
A Life In The Making
2. Woodland quilt and cushion set, $150
Baby’s Room
3. Little Deer A4 art print, $15 from
The Whimsical Wall
4. Wall decal, $36 from
Fixate
5. Custom-made 3D rabbit embroidery hoop, $60 from
Friends in the Leaves
6. Chunky knit merino throw, $360 from
Chunky Knits by Jo
7. Squirrel Cushion, 50 x 50cm $45 from
Claire Megan Designs
8. Fantasy Woodland fabric storage basket, $25 from
Pumpkin Pie Creations
9. Baby deer doorstop, $25 from
Gozi and Pop
Think you’re having a little daydreamer or an explorer? If their head belongs in the clouds, this sky-high nursery is perfect.
1. Hot air balloon garland, $27.99 from
Poppy & Chi
2. Monochrome cloud wall hanging, $15 from
Isabelle Mary Creations
3. Moon & Back laser-cut bamboo wall art, $28 from
the little card boutique
4. Super fine merino wool baby blanket, $160 from
Merino Knits
5. Cloud mobile, $30 from
Milbot & Chooky
6. Hot air balloon baby keepsake box, $40 from
Renaye’s Keepsake
7. Crochet and recycled timber ottoman, $495 from
Jdog & T
If, like our family, you’re ocean-hearted, you’ll love these calming sea-blues and neutral tones and adorable sea creatures.
1. Stained glass turtle sun-catcher, $17 from
The Glass Gumleaf
2. Personalised watercolour whale banner, $11 from
Hip Ink Hooray
3. Beach mirror, $49 from
Set Adrift
4. Crochet blanket, $82.50 from
Plushka
5. Custom seahorse mobile, $120 from
birdynumnum design co.
6. Whale cushion, $70 from
Coco & Milo
7. Plush whale, $15 from
Month of May
8. Knotted rope vessel, $75 from
No+El
Have you already got a theme or colour scheme picked out? I’d love to know what you’re planning so don’t hold back – let me know in the comments!
Words by:
Editor,
Louise (a.k.a. “Mrs Made It”)
Wordsmith, art & craft enthusiast, and grand-visionary.
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I just love some of these and have added them to my fav's thanks for making them easy to see :-)
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Glad you've found something you like VeroncaBCreations - happy planning!
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