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Friday, June 3, 2011

Dream Decorating: Nursery - Guest Room in Sydney

If you haven't noticed, I love me some photoshop decorating.  It is free, feels like shopping, and lets me help people out at the same time.  I am excited that this week's mood board request comes all the way from Australia (Cardigan Junkie is international, baby!).

Shannon is having a baby boy and wants a hip and modern space that isn't stark.  She lives in a rental, which means she needs to work with existing carpet and white walls.  The room also needs to maintain its function as a guest room, so their gray pull out sofa needs to stay in the room along with this crib that she has already picked out.  It shouldn't look like she shoved a crib in the guest room, and her guests shouldn't feel like they're sleeping in a nursery.  And with that, here's my best shot at a room for her baby boy:



I decided that a gray, yellow, blue and red color palette would still feel young and fun, not too juvenile.  I think a rug over the carpet will bring color into the room, along with some unexpected art that doesn't necessarily belong in a nursery.  I included a vintage style credenza for toy storage and other supplies, as well as a full length mirror and wardrobe for guests to feel at home too.  I hope Shannon likes it!

Edit: Had I known about this print last night, I'd have included it in the room.  Love it!

If you want a mood board of your own, send me an email.  It's free, and I plan to post one every week.  Have a nice weekend!