The goal was to find a vintage dresser that could double as a changing table - because we all know that most of the changing tables on the market these days are pretty blah. I found this mid-century piece for a steal at a flea market. The dimensions were just right for the room and for a standard changing pad.
I lightly sanded the whole piece and cleaned it really well. Then I spray painted the body of the dresser red.
The drawers were painted white for a fun contrast. And we purchased two new blue milk glass knobs for the top drawer. I love the way the dresser looks with the AMAZING Sharon Montrose baby deer print! What a talented woman!
The brown gingham changing pad cover is from this great site that sells every changing pad color under the rainbow. The lamp is from IKEA. And we put a vintage blue suitcase under the dresser for some additional storage.
We wanted a mirror above the bed to reflect light from the window. So another painted thrift store mirror came to the rescue!
Before:
And after:
The headboard was an inexpensive project. I just had some plywood cut down at Home Depot, and then upholstered the plywood with an egg crate mattress topper, some batting and navy and white striped Ralph Lauren fabric.
Next to the bed is another vintage dresser that I got for a steal and refurbished with paint and new knobs. And on top of the dresser is a lamp that I liked for the size and style and the touch of wood on the arms, but the brushed nickel wasn't working for me.
Here are the befores:
And the after:
Here are the befores:
And the after:
And that's it for little Toby's nursery! I hope you enjoyed the tour.
A big thanks to Joanna for being so wonderful to work with and another huge thanks to NYC photographer, Karen Mordechai, for many of the beautiful images above.
that is so funny! i just found that SAME EXACT mirror at a thrift shop near me! i am painting it and using it in a friend's house above a console table. great find, right? the nursery looks darling!
ReplyDeleteThe nursery result is amazing! I just might be in love with the red changing table...making the drawers white is just awesome. What a lucky little boy!
ReplyDelete--Gretchen O.
Looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI have the same Sharon Montrose photo in my baby's nursery. I picked up the fawn along with a piglet and lamb.
I know they are thrilled - the nursery is boyish and not too sweet! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love this nursery! I feel like it's so unique! Adorable.
ReplyDeleteI know you know how talented you are, but it really is inspiring lady.
ReplyDeleteAnother great room! : )
ReplyDeletewow. it looks effortless, even though all your before-and-afters prove it wasn't! great job.
ReplyDeletecutest nursery ever!
ReplyDeletethe whole thing is darling, Jenny! great source on the changing pad covers! the selection at the baby stores is dismal ...
ReplyDeleteLove this retro, fresh vibe! The dressers are both darling! Love the blue knobs on the first. The white/yellow lamp is brilliant too.
ReplyDeletexo,
cristin
I think the nursery looks great! It will really grow with Toby which is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI want to make a headboard for my son like you did for Toby's room. My question is how to mount it. Do you attach it to the wall or the bed frame? What kind of hardware is required? Thanks!
love the room BUT, i SO wish you did not paint the old pine dresser. it would have added such warmth and contrast to the room and the white knobs would have been adorable. the new white dresser just fades away with the white crib and walls. love everything else though.
ReplyDeleteInteresting room
ReplyDeleteI love that mirror! I found one about 5 years ago which is currently hanging in my dining room. I gave it base coat of white and then a layer of dark brown stain. I was so excited when I found another one about 6 months ago. It's waiting for me to decide which room I want to use it in.
ReplyDeleteThe whole nursery is darling but that dresser you made into a changing table is AMAZINGGGG!!! This is a silly question but do you paint the inside of your furniture redo's? I always wonder if people do or not!
ReplyDeletevery cool!!! love that it's not all matchy matchy. you have cool elements that all tie together.
ReplyDeleteThe nursery looks great. I'd like to make a heaboard - would you please describe how you attached it to either the bed or the wall? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteso fun!! i'm always amazed at the transformative powers of paint. hereby inspired to get on a few of my own, thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful space. I love the mix of colors-- and your revamped lamp!!
ReplyDeleteThis is looking really cute! I absolutely LOVE the cloud window covering!
ReplyDeletethis looks so great. i finally feel inspired to finish my daughter's nursery. she is 6 months already and needs a room that is put together.
ReplyDeletethanks!
That red and white dresser is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling nursery! I'm in love with that mirror :) So so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe dresser you painted bright red is so cute, love mid century modern furniture
Looks perf! What is your strategy when placing photo frames on a blank wall?
ReplyDeleteYou LOVE a good paint job... Good for you, looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout-out! (We're the baby bedding company that makes "every changing pad color under the rainbow".) And it's true...we do!
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