From previous experience I know it's in my family's best interest to go ahead and get prepared for baby as soon as possible. Little Mike came earlier than we expected and there were still some things that needed to be done once we were home from the hospital. Not fun.
I want to be ready this time. So this week for the Organizing Mamas Challenge I'll be trying to gather some ideas for a neutral baby nursery. I have been resting so much that I've actually ended up in a really time sensitive place. Thankfully, this challenge with Mimi from Unlikely Martha has been keeping me somewhat on task.
Living on a military base doesn't allow me to do as much as I would like to as far as decorating goes. Our home is over a hundred years old. The bedrooms are small but the house has a cozy charming feel to it. I plan to do a neutral 'nursery' so that the baby can share a room with either Sav or Little Mike. I just can't afford to give up our guest room right now. Our parents need a room when they come visit.
I am very attracted to a room with a grey base. It can be easily transitioned to a boy or girl's room by adding different colors.
That room is very similar to what I'll actually be working with. The walls in our house will remain white so I have to bring in color with furniture and decor. I found this crib on Amazon that I really love because it comes in different colors. I could easily choose a color that already matches the decor in Savannah or Little Mike's room.
I don't know why I'm so drawn to grey right now. It honestly doesn't go with either of the kid's rooms so I'd have to do a total room makeover for grey to work. I'm tossing around the idea. I like simple, easy and timeless design because moving is inevitable I want their rooms to work no matter where we're living.
For Mama's with multiples... Have you ever had kids share a room? How did that work? If giving up my guest room is worth it I'll consider it. Sleep means everything to me so I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep the sleep flowing around here.
Now go check out Mimi's post to see her mud room makeover update!
I looooove gray. We painted our bedroom a pretty gray color and every time I look at the walls I am so happy I picked that color. The part that makes me mad is he painted over the sticker on the lid and we need another coat and I don't remember the name of the color so unless we can get a good color match he is going to have to paint the entire room over.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the finally outcome!
Gray is actually my favorite color and I knew that my next bedroom would be gray. Well, bought the house, didn't do gray, but the walls are a greige color and there's gray accents around the room. Close enough. But it definitely has a neutral scheme.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the room. I'm sure it'll be adorable!