| Finishing Touches |
From "Bare Walls"
episode BRW-106 |
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On the newly reclaimed brick wall, Nancy Golden hung the four framed watercolor prints that the homeowners had bought specifically for the nursery (figure A). These prints, which served as the inspiration for the room's colors, were matted with linen and placed in soft-looking wood frames so they wouldn't "pop" too much against the whitewashed brick.
On and near the changing table, a variety of objects have been placed close at hand for late-night diaper duties (figure B). The source of light that Golden has placed on the changing table is a small accent lamp with a soft woven shade, which will provide enough light but not too much -- Golden points out that overhead light is too harsh late at night (and very early in the morning).
Also on the changing table are a collection of attractive boxes for storage, a couple of bars of soap chosen primarily for their decorative value, and a selection of layette necessities such as booties and gowns. On the wall above the changing table Golden has hung a mirror framed in children's broken pottery (figure C) -- and she suggests that you save those shards from dishes your kids break so you can create your own works of art with them.
On the wall above the crib are five distressed-wood plaques with black iron letters that spell out DREAM (figure D). Other walls feature small shelves (child-friendly items are placed within reach on the lower shelves, collectibles and breakables up higher) with simple pegs to provide storage for robes, etc. (figure E)
Every child needs a toy chest, and this nursery features one made from a wooden box that has been whitewashed and "dressed up" by the addition of small architectural findings and a length of fluting (figure F). Grip-holes in the ends help make it movable for those times when a quick straightening-up is in order.
Finally, Golden replaced the closet doors with six-panel doors for a richer look and added star pulls to enable small hands to grip them more easily (figure G). The closet side of the room holds the rocking chair and the rug that started the whole design ball rolling. There is also another small wall-shelf in this corner -- Golden says that a piece of art would detract from the prints on the brick wall, but shelves add interest without competing for attention.
RESOURCES :
Treasures for Baby: Exquisite Nursery Decorations and Handmade Ribbon Keepsakes
Author: Ellie Joos
In the Tree Top
The producers of Bare Walls would like to thank In the TreeTop for supplying furniture and accessories for this room makeover.
In the Tree Top
Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: 252-355-1638
Fax: 252-321-8006
Email: sales@inthetreetop.com
Website: http://www.inthetreetop.com
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