Baby's Room Ideas and Projects for Nurseries

by Strand, Jessica; Levy, Jennifer

• ISBN13: 9780811832939
• ISBN10: 0811832937
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

Preparing a nursery may be a parent s most joyful and meaningful decorating project ever. Filled with visions of the newborn swathed in soft blankets and tucked in a crib with a rocker at the ready, it s easy to feel excited-and to be completely overwhelmed. Enter Baby s Room. In the same winning format as Kids Rooms, this inspirational book shows that decorating and furnishing a room for a newborn need not be difficult or expensive. Author Jessica Strand offers practical counsel on all the elements of room layout-everything from furniture and fixtures to lighting and window treatments. Color choices, fabrics, and themes are also explored, along with baby-friendly storage systems. To help parents visualize the possibilities, Baby s Room showcases ten innovative nurseries that blend form and function with charm and creativity. With a comprehensive source list, easy make-it-yourself projects, and colorful photographs throughout, Baby s Room delivers-everything but baby!

Author Biography

Jessica Strand has written food and restaurant columns for the Los Angeles Times and contributes to numerous publications, including Wine & Spirits , In Style , and Australian Vogue Entertaining & Travel . She is the author of several books, including Holiday Cocktails (0-8118-4157-X) and Intimate Gatherings . She lives in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Levy is a New York-based photographer specializing in design, lifestyle, and food photography. Her work has appeared in many magazines and books, including Kids Rooms.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(5)
THE ELEMENTS
Theme and Color	13	(4)
The Crib	17	(12)
Starting Your Crib Search
Standard Cribs
Convertible Cribs
Round Cribs
Custom Cribs
The Mattress
Bedding
The Changing Table	29	(6)
The Classic Changing Table
Bureau with Changing Top
A Changing Table That's All Yours
One Comfortable Chair	35	(6)
Gliders
Rockers
Overstuffed Chairs
Foot Support
Cozy Extras	41	(8)
Single Bed
Small Table or Chest
Pillows
Lighting	49	(4)
Overhead Lighting
Table Lamps
Sconces and Wall Fixtures
Night-Lights
Walls	53	(4)
Wallpaper
Painted Murals
Stamps and Stencils
Windows	57	(4)
Curtains
Shades
Folding Screens and Curtain Room Dividers
Floors	61	(8)
Stone, Tile, and Cement Floors
Wood Floors
Cork, Linoleum, Rubber, and Vinyl Floors
Wall-To-Wall Carpeting
Rugs
Finishing Touches	69	(12)
Child-Sized Furniture
Artwork
Mobiles
Music
Storage	81	(16)
Storing Diapers
Built-in Storage
Toy Chests
Stackable Storage Cubes
Shelves with Plastic Bins and Baskets
Wall-Mounted Shelves and Hooks
Storing Dirty Clothes
Making the Most of Your Closet
REAL NURSERIES
Flower Garden	97	(6)
A World of her Own	103	(5)
A Room for all Seasons	108	(7)
Carnival Chic	115	(3)
Made by Hand	118	(7)
Grown-up Tastes	125	(3)
Into the Woods	128	(6)
Asian Influences	134	(6)
Garden Party	140	(5)
A Storybook Nursery	145
PROJECTS
Crib Canopy	21	(24)
Small Pink Bolster	45	(25)
Book Clock	70	(8)
Family Photo Mobile	78	(29)
Flower Hat Rack	107	(26)
Framed and Stenciled Blackboard	133	(4)
Floral Tapestry	137	(13)
Resources	150	(5)
Index	155