By Design: A nursery with a soothing woodland theme that reads wonderous
Katie Goodrich of Ivory & Bone Interiors tells us about creating this nursery for her new niece. Get more design inspiration at realestate.boston.com.
Katie Goodrich of Ivory & Bone Interiors tells Marni Elyse Katz about creating this nursery for her sister’s new baby:
“Being only 11 months apart, my sister and I act more like twins,” Goodrich said. “We have done everything together, from playing on the same soccer teams, adventuring abroad, and starting our separate businesses around the same time. Now it’s time to raise our children alongside one another.
“I was so excited to create a little sanctuary for my newborn niece. She fits right into her room, sleeping soundly (somewhat!) in her crib.”
Goodrich said her sister Kristin wanted the decor for daughter Frankie’s room to whisper tomboy subtly, “to walk the line between feminine and masculine.”
“We used subtle pinks and warm neutrals as a base, then toned down the seriousness by introducing fun patterns and textural elements. Kristin also wanted a sort of sophistication that could stand the test of time, hence the global items like rattan and the carved-wood dresser.”
How to get that look:
Wallpaper Goodrich said she “chose the wallpaper because the pattern is intricate/bold enough to make a statement on the main accent wall, but the coloring is calming and relaxing.” ($24.23/roll at wallpaperstogo.com)
Animal heads “These stuffed heads made from vintage fabrics add a playful touch. They have just enough character; since they don’t have eyes, we escape that wild animal glare.” ($85.40 at elenfhant.com)
Crib “Because we wanted to float the crib in the middle of the room, 360-degree consistency was important. This minimal, light-wood crib works perfectly.” ($760 at fawnandforest.com)
Pendant light “The rounded shape of this durable, weather-friendly wicker pendant helps spotlight the crib as the centerpiece of the space.” ($298 at serenaandlily.com)
Rug “This wool rainbow rug adds texture without drawing the eye away from other patterns in the room. It also introduces a girly element while avoiding the primary colors of the rainbow.” (From $128 at luluandgeorgia.com)
Rocker “A contemporary twist on a classic rocker provides comfy, functional seating that still feels fresh. It can transition to toddler, tween, and teen bedrooms down the line.” (From $999 at potterybarnkids.com)
Child’s chair “There’s nothing cuter than a mini chair! This one is particularly special because it brings in our subtle woodland theme and adds just the right amount of color against a muted, neutral wallcovering.” ($325 at onekingslane.com)
Dresser “What says woodland more than carved wood?” said Goodwin, who touts the feminine and flowery, yet rough and earthy look of this ornately carved piece. “Its perfectly imperfect blend really brought our mission together.” ($1,998 at anthropologie.com)
Plus, accessories made from natural materials add even more texture:
Changing basket Handmade from soft seagrass and white recycled plastic weave. ($89.90 at olliella.com)
Storage baskets Made from coiled rope with leather handles. ($8 at target.com)
Storage tower Made from natural rattan in an open cane weave. ($139.99 at worldmarket.com)
Hamper Handcrafted from lightweight palm leaves and leather handles. ($525/set of three at the-citizenry.com)
Marni Elyse Katz blogs about design at StyleCarrot.com. Subscribe to the Globe’s free real estate newsletter — our weekly digest on buying, selling, and design — at pages.email.bostonglobe.com/AddressSignUp. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter @globehomes.
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