Lay Lay’s Tips: Bling on a Budget

Everyone loves a great splurge, but the key to staying on budget when designing your nursery is knowing when to spend and when to save.  The most cost effective strategy for saving a buck is always reusing what you already have, but if you do need to go out and add to your decor repertoire, get creative and look for items that won’t break the bank.The above pink scalloped ceiling medallion from Rosenberry Rooms is priced at $52 and is a perfect way to add bling for less (especially if your lighting is a little on the plain side).

 

These white butterflies from Pottery Barn are $24 for the set of 4.  Talk about a steal.  This is a great and inexpensive way to make your daughter’s walls come alive.

 

Although each one of these knobs from Pottery Barn Kids is $22, I included these as items to be used when working with a tight budget because they can really spruce up furniture that you already have.  Think about saving that old dresser and sprucing it up with some new hardware.

 

This whale acrylic mirror is perfect for adding some interest to a child’s room.  Not only is it cute… its cheap too!  Priced at $36 this is a real steal.

 

Runway to Nursery: All That Glitters…

 

As the design industry continues to take cues  from fashion – and vice versa – one of the main trends that we are seeing right now in both arenas is metallic gold.  Marchesa’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection showcases how gold is being worked on runways this season, and while I don’t think I have the guts to rock this number personally – I’m inspired by the boldness of it all.

Whether gold, silver, or bronze, metallics are making a huge debut in nursery decor.  If you want to add a little golden bling to your child’s space check out these nuggets for inspiration.

-Lay Lay

 

Sourcing:

1. Elephant – Gold, Dwell Studio $50

2. Small Gilt Wall Crown, RH Baby & Child $99

3. Moroccan Pouf in Gold, Jennifer Delonge $250

4. Gold Piggy Bank, Jonathan Adler $168

5. Worlds Away Shelby Gold Leaf Mirror, Layla Grace $623

6. Modern Clip Lamp in Gold, Land of Nod $49

 

Runway to Nursery: Shakespeare in Love

Although I’m still clinging to the summer months I couldn’t help but discuss this ultra romantic theme that is popping up in fashion and decor for the fall season.  A perfect example of this style can be found in Dolce and Gabanna’s Fall 2012 collection that seems to have a sixteenth century European flair to it.  Some of the key elements of this theme are luxurious fabrics like velvet, lace and satin, in addition to heavy embroidery with golds and silvers.  Floral elements also play a major role in this style making it extremely feminine and flirty.  Below I have shared some pieces for a nursery that I think work well within this theme.  Enjoy.

-Lay Lay

Sourcing:

1. ‘Collette’ Crib Bumper in Satin Jacquard by Bella Notte, $431 Layla Grace

2. Upholstered Cradle, Art for Kids

3. Embroidered Lace Ruffled Chandelier Shade, $28 each Layla Grace

4. Lacework Moss Wallpaper by Amy Butler, $85/roll Graham & Brown

5. Floret Glass Knob with Gold Post, Art for Kids

6. Berkeley in Blue Velvet Embroidered Pillow, $74 Rosenberry Rooms

7. Chelsea Iron Lifetime Crib in Antique Silver, $1,299 Bratt Decor

Lay Lay’s Picks: Crowned Glory

Previously I did a post on creating crowns above the bed to add an instant wow factor to any nursery or child’s room.  Well Restoration Hardware’s Baby & Child has done it again with a new line of crown accessories that add a regal flare to any space.  From an over sized gilt crown that tops any bed or crib, to a porcelain tea set fit for a princess, Restoration Hardware gets regal right!

Demilune Gilt Crown Bed Canopy, $299

Small Gilt Wall Crown $99

Personalized Crown Art, $179

Porcelain Tea Set with Crown Detail, $79