Little E's Nursery

I didn't decorate the nursery with a set style or theme in mind. Like every other room in the house, I started with the major items out of price and convenience and go from there mixing and matching colours and textures to create an ever-evolving style. We rent a very old house at the minute that has an old-charm feel so I contrast and highlight this aspect throughout with industrial-style pieces, modern furnishings and an overall eclectic approach. It isn't a refined or glossy style, but it matches well with the old house. Most items, not specific to just the nursery are either second hand, refurbished, DIY, reclaimed or bought online.

Also, as we rent, wall colours and carpets are as-is but we are allowed to hang whatever we like!

The cot and change table are Boori brand from their Country range. I got the two for $400 second hand on Gum Tree with their original retail price at a combined $1100. The only thing 'wrong' with them are two tiny little teeth marks on the railing edge of the cot where a baby has obviously taken out their teething frustration. The cot is currently being used as a hospital bag storage area as Baby E will be in a bassinet in our bedroom to start out. I opted to buy my own mattress and change mats new.

The mobile hanging above was also one of my DIY projects which only cost about $6 to make. 

Nappies, wipes, creams, breast pads and travel items are stored under the change table for convenience and accessability.

The opposite corner hosts our feeding and reading area. Both the shelving unit and the rocker were bought new online heavily discounted from http://www.oo.com.au (One of my fav discount sites) Theres a wire basket, like the ones under the change table, filled with baby blankets and most of her books were also either bought online or second hand from a little book boutique in town. 

The toy chest was also found on gumtree.com for only $40 and is made of very good quality heavy wood. (Sorry don't know the specifics) This is currently filled with future toys, gifts, clothes and nappies that were received at the baby shower that will not be of use in the next 12 months. (But still very appreciated and necessary)

We call this the bicycle wall. Its a mish-mash of frames, textures and colours but I love it to bits. Theres a few frames missing in this picture and a few empty ones revealing her name and for future baby pics. The bike was not handmade or on discount but I HAD to have it. Cost about $120 from a gift store but in my opinion is the best piece in the room.

And of course Emma made it onto the wall of fame. 

The third and final corner is Little E's closet. Or rather, her lockers. I bought these on gumtree for $100 about 18 months ago. At the time, I didn't know what I wanted them for, but they fit in with our industrial appreciation. They were originally grey, red, blue and yellow and were riddled in rust and almost falling apart on the inside. Once we fell pregnant I knew I wanted these as the baby closet but they needed a good once-over.

This 'once-over' included months and months of sandblasting, grinding and prep work by my husband and they were spray painted by him and my father over a weekend. The results however speak worlds for how much work he put into them. Of course he resents me for the amount of time and money that actually went into them, but I know he's proud. Somewhere.. deep deep down.

The baskets on the side were bought for a few dollars from Kmart and bolted on after and hold hair bows in the top one, socks/mittens/hats in the middle and bibs in the bottom basket.

This is how her clothes are organised. Left locker is all hanging items sized 0000 to 9 months. Middle has singlets, t-shirts, pants, sleep sacks and shoes with the locker on the right a few 1 year old items and spare hangers.

With her still not here yet and having never organized a nursery before of course items and placements will change and as she grows, the clutter and decorations will enivitably evolve but for now we are happy with her little room and proud of what we have to give her.