Hellobee

Today’s nursery is inspired by a reader request. Here’s what Kelly, the momma-to-be, said:

My husband and I are expecting our first baby in June. We’re so thrilled and have decided not to find out the gender. We both love surprises so much and this is (in our opinion) the ultimate life surprise. We’re liking navy, dark yellow and white for nursery colors, so I thought I’d see what you might come up with for that scheme. We’re very practical and minimal people. I don’t like a lot of knick knacks, but do like pattern, texture, etc. If you have time, I’d love to see a nursery inspiration board with those colors.

I took the navy and yellow palette as a starting point and paired it with a silvery gray and a turquoise to brighten up the palette a bit and give it some more punch. Rather than go for a lot of quirky decor since Kelly and her husband are minimal people, I went for a lot of interesting pattern on the different staple design elements to add some interest. Pairing bolder patterns (like stripes) and solids against more complex patterns helps keep everything from feeling too busy. I love the wallpaper in this room too, which reads more like texture than pattern and adds another dimension to the more minimal look.

Hope you like it, Kelly, and congratulations!

– x0xo, Maddy

A: Benjamin Moore Ben Paint in Marine Blue 2059-10 from West Elm; B: A Stone’s Throw Away in White and Gray from Hygge & West; C: Shay Swivel Glider from Room & Board; D: Handmade Pendant Lampshade from Filigree Creations; E: DL Rhein Scales Granite Embroidered Pillow from Zinc Door, Nolan Pillow in Yellow from Crate and Barrel, DL Rhein Cross Hatch Granite Embroidered Pillow from Zinc Door; F: Hailey Throw in Navy from Crate and Barrel; G: Oilo Stripe Crib Sheet in Navy from Fawn & Forest; H: Argington Sahara Crib in White from Layla Grayce; I: Navy Fox Print Pillow from Robin & Mould; J: Ink & Wit A-Z Poster from Fawn & Forest; K: Gelato Frames in Gray from Z Gallerie; L: DwellStudio Draper Stripe Rug in Citrine from Layla Grayce.