Interiors — February 27, 2019

Molly’s Nursery Design Battle!

Molly, who runs my marketing/ products/ schedule/partnerships/ basically all the things, is pregnant with her second baby, a girl, and we’ve been discussing the design in the office and ultimately decided to have a design battle. :)  So here are out three designs for her space, which is a rather tiny room that is currently an office.  I’ll let you know what she decides to do (perhaps a combo of all of them- who knows) and post the results here on the blog!

The space as it is now:

ALLISON’S BOARD:

crib // rug (available in late April) // vinyl grasscloth // chest // rocking chair // monogram pillow // sconce // side table // crib skirt // crib sheet // curtain fabric // artwork // book ledges 

ELIZA’S BOARD

crib // rug (available in pink in April, other colors here) // rocking chair // pillow // changing table // wallpaper // mirror // art 1 and 2 // paint color // custom roman shade with trim

MY BOARD

crib // rug // chest // changing pad // kayce huges painting (custom) //  rocking chair // side table // sconces // sconce shades //  floor lamp // wallpaper // roman shade fabric // mirror // small painting // acrylic shelves // crib sheet // crib skirt // baby blanket // chair pillow

VOTE NOW! :)

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  6. Is Eliza’s wallpaper for all 4 walls or only on one? Love that paper. And the touch of pink. I’d love to see the furniture layout for that tiny room.

    I hope Molly fills us in on what she chooses in the end. It would also be fun to see a high / low rendition of the room. In your “spare time” that all working moms have.

  7. I like a combo of Allison and Erin! Love the acrylic book ledges for the small space, Erin’s wallpaper choice, Allison’s rug and dresser and use of traditional touches like the monogrammed pillow to soften up more modern pieces.

  9. Erin’s

    (ps I’ve been eyeing Kayce Hughes’s art and recently scored two small coordinating pieces for my powder room at a school fundraiser art show, woo hoo!)

  10. I would go for a combo of Allison’s and yours! Love your crib and wallpaper, and love that vintage dresser in Allison’s!

  11. I like Eliza’s best. It has more color while still feeling calm and peaceful. I would probably swap out the chair for one of the other options that’s a bit cozier, though. You need all the cozy you can get at 3am!

  13. This is a tough choice! I really like Allison’s shelves, wallpaper, window treatments and bedding. And I love Erin’s crib, rocking chair & side table. The prints, paint & crib on Eliza’s are excellent as well! No matter what I’m sure it will turn out beautifully & I can’t wait to see.

  16. They are all lovely! My favorite is Allison’s Board-the colors are soothing, the wallpaper can easily transition, and the combination of the floral drapes and gingham bedding is beautiful.

  20. Team Allison here! I think it’s really airy and delicate! Eliza is pretty too if you use the wallpaper in only one wall but I’m not fan of the pink-ish trim. Erin’s crib is also really whimsy. But if I had to choose, the first is the way to go!

  26. Team Eliza! (But I’m biased 😉). All three designs are lively, but I think hers is the most color saturated and playful.

  27. Erin, I love you so much that I want to pick your board and I did love it, too, but my favorite for this small room was definitely Allison’s board because the room would be “quieter” and my favorite rooms have a lot of detail but not too much overall pattern. All a matter of taste but that is my vote.

  36. I vote for Eliza’s board, but I would like to see the woven black out shades and Eliza’s roman’s as stationary panels!

  37. I vote for Eliza’s board, because it seems to mesh best with current style of the room, and so most likely would feel like the best fit to Molly.

  38. I prefer Erin’s design sans the wallpaper. Babies love color and geometrics. The soft colors are lovely. My question for all three boards is that can it all fit in that small space?

  41. I love Allison’s board! Looks traditional and cozy. Also, it’s timeless and can be used for the next baby!

  52. I like elements of all three! I’m probably most drawn to Allison’s, but I don’t love that glider. Also, can we talk about the existing rug?! Love it!

  65. They are all beautiful. Allison’s is very elegant, as is yours with that beautiful crib and wallpaper. Eliza’s feels very fresh, youthful in an interesting way that I haven’t seen.

  72. Erin’s wins for me because Bowood > everything, but would swap dresser and crib for the antique dresser and spindle crib from Allison’s board!

  75. Dang, you should have left each board anonymous because I want to vote for you just because I like you! :) But I have to vote for Eliza—love the wallpaper, little dabs of pink, and especially the coral in the art.

  76. Oh my goodness, I want to see Erin’s board come to life! The gold crib with that wallpaper is just so cute.

  79. They are all great but Eliza’s board is Amazing!!! Love the painted trim with that green wallpaper!

  90. Allison’s! Her board may not be as eye catching but the elements are great for this small space.

  102. Allison – but I hope using those amazing prints that Eliza chose. Whatever the design is, this baby is the winner!

  104. Eliza’s board! Looks so calm and inviting. Not too busy for a room on the smaller side. Also looks like the shade doesn’t let too much light in which is a big plus for a nursery.

  106. Eliza’s board! Love the shade of pink she chose and the mix of wood/finishes on the furniture.

  112. Allison’s! I love the blue gingham for a girl. And the flora fabric is exactly what I have been searching for myself.

  118. I would pick Allison’s, but with the beautiful floral used as a shade rather than panels, and Erin’s crib 🌿💙

  120. Eliza!!! They’re all beautiful, but Eliz’s is simply FABULOUS!!!
    I SO look forward to your blog each week…what I would give to hang out with y’all for a few days!!!

  121. Eliza for something so very different and pretty! The others are lovely too, Eliza’s has the most personality I think :)

  123. My daughter and I both like Allison’s design. They are all gorgeous, what a lucky baby and mama!

  124. Although I love elements of each board, if I had to pick just one in its entirety, I would choose Allison’s. I especially like the suggested window treatments with grass cloth on the walls and the spindle crib. That macrame crib skirt is precious and those acrylic book shelves are a great idea.
    This was a great idea.

  126. I absolutely love everything about Allison’s board. The room will feel calm, elegant and bigger than it is.

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  136. So hard to choose! I like Eliza’s design scheme best but would ultimately choose Allison’s. I like the light, soft colors for a tiny space, it doesn’t skew gender-specific, and it looks like the space I would want to be in at 3:00am.

    What a talented team you have, Erin!

  137. Allison’s! But change out the blue accents for the blush/rose tones in Eliza’s, with Erin’s crib.

  139. Eliza’s!! This is evocative of my daughter’s nursery, except I chose a bolder patterned rug, white trim and walls.

  149. I think, in such a small space, I’d go with Erin’s board. I also like Eliza’s, but it feels like it might need to be in a larger room.

  152. I think Allison’s is my fave overall, but I would love a little pink added in! All three are so lovely!

  154. Allison’s board with the chair from Eliza’s board. So fresh and relaxing for baby and parents.

  159. I vote Allison’s! I would’ve picked Eliza’s but I’m not so crazy for that green wallpaper. They are all beautiful, though. Well done by all!

  162. Love them all, but ALLISON’S board looks do-able and practical long term – maybe change out the antique dresser for the changing table/dresser on Eliza’s board (which seems like it would tuck into the small space better. It looks peaceful, clean, neutral, feminine, and comfortable for new parents and baby. Allison’s choice of rocking chair looks perfect, and the room could be more easily updated in the future.

  165. All three have elements I adore, but my vote is for Allison’s design. The Scalamandre floral is a favorite, and I like the soft blue and green scheme.

  168. Eliza’s!

    Also, could you provide a link to the small stool/side table on Eliza’s board?

  169. Erin’s. But would love to know where the wood side table in Eliza’s board is from. Fun post. Thanks!

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