Since announcing our pregnancy earlier this summer, I’ve been dreaming and scheming about nursery design plans for Baby K. Being immersed in this industry, I’m fortunate to be surrounded by an influx of inspiration, and I’ve been cataloging countless ideas to bring it all to life.

When I think about the nursery design, sophisticated and whimsical are the words that first come to mind – a space where we’ll spend countless nights rocking, feeding, and snuggling our sweet baby. Comfort is first and foremost, but aesthetics are a close second. Browsing wallpapers and fabrics at Supply Showroom was the perfect starting point and helped me craft plans for both boy and girl nurseries while we awaited the gender reveal. Today, I’m excited to share a glimpse into both design directions and, of course, finally spill the beans on Baby K’s gender.

Design by Carley Summers

Initially, we’d planned to convert The Austin Tudor’s small shiplapped bedroom into the nursery, but after more thought, we decided the larger yellow bedroom was a better fit. The larger room has much better storage to grow into, with double closets and a built-in dresser. Another pro of the yellow room is more space for the baby to play, and we’ll still have a queen-size Jenny Lind bed for guests when needed. Plus, with only one window, controlling the light will be much easier, which, from what I’ve heard, is essential for naps.

For furnishings, our dear friends are gifting us a hand-me-down brass crib and mattress, which can even convert to a toddler bed and has lots of life left in it. We also love the room’s existing yellow wallpaper as a pretty, gender-neutral foundation for the nursery, whether boy or girl.

Nursery Design Plans…

For a Boy

Pulling together the blueprint for a potential baby boy nursery was such a fun treat. Regardless of gender, I knew our nursery would involve some thoughtful pattern play to complement the existing yellow wallpaper. My first choice fabric selection for the window treatment, lumbar pillow on the queen bed, and throw pillow is this prism trapeze pattern by Radish Moon. The hand-illustrated ink and watercolor design is modern yet whimsical, with just the right amount of movement. A close second is this sweet pennant Fiest Prism, also by Radish Moon. It’s fun and playful, and it would work so well into the toddler and preschool years.

Radish Moon Pennant Fabric | Jenny Lind Bed | Foam Block Playset

Brass Crib | Radish Moon Trapeze Fabric

Design by Tuckahoe Home

Design by Fiona Duke Interiors, Photography by Anna Stathaki

Nursery Design Plans…

For a Girl

Switching over to the potential girl nursery design plans, I wanted to take things in a slightly softer direction. Florals and stripes play nicely with the vintage-style brass crib, while the fabric selections add an air of playfulness that feels a bit old-world, in keeping with our English Tudor-style home. My resounding first choice for fabric selection is this darling daisy print by Lulie Wallace. The color tones are feminine yet subtle and really celebrate the beauty of girlhood. As a second Lulie Wallace option, I’m also eyeing this sweet, sweet yellow floral print. But, if we want a slightly more romantic option to balance the existing wallpaper, I love this floral stripe fabric by Claire de Quénetain.

Lulie Wallace Fabric | Pistachio Stripe Pillow | Brass Crib

Blue Liberty Quilt | Jenny Lind Bed | Lulie Wallace Fabric

Design by Heidi Caillier, Photography by Haris Kenjar

Design by Heidi Caillier, Photography by Haris Kenjar

Design by Kristen Panitch Interiors, Photography by Jessica Isaac

Official Reveal Time:

We’re Having a Baby GIRL!

Quinn and I are absolutely over the moon to be welcoming a sweet baby GIRL in January! While we made the very intentional decision to wait until we both felt ready for parenthood, we’re thrilled to step into this next chapter and complete our little family. The nuances of family planning are rarely discussed, and I think it’s helpful to openly share the framework of our journey.

Baby K. (hint, hint: baby girl’s first initial) is already loved by so many, and designing a nursery for her to grow and play in is icing on the cake. In addition to some beautiful fabric selections, I’ve fallen in love with some handmade quilt options, like this scalloped blue liberty print or this blue and yellow option to pair with my first choice fabric. Crib sheets will also be a nice opportunity to introduce pattern, and this is one of many Babiease options I love.

Design by Shelbie Cox Studio

While the nursery design plans can, and probably will, shift many times before the final reveal, it’s so much fun to play with different ideas and envision the perfect space for our baby girl—because being her mom is already a dream come true.