Monday, June 6, 2011

The Nursery: Looking Up

Originally I wanted to wallpaper the whole nursery, which I have not completely ruled out, but most recently I have been pondering just doing the ceiling. The first samples are in and I am not sure what to think....There are several I really like but they all have their own problems: too large of scale (not that that would stop me), too dark on low ceilings (probably would not stop me either), big price tags for this purpose (okay this one might be a deal breaker). There are still some more on the way, I will let you know when those arrive. Here are some more that did not make the cut for this project but I do love them...


Especially this one. Beaded, metallic paper? Yes please, you need to be used in a client's home or my future home...


View from the floor looking up...

PS- Thank you for the birthday wishes, y'all are too sweet.

24 comments:

Luciane at HomeBunch.com said...

Oh, I'm loving your idea! Your baby will be never bored! :-)

I love your choices, they're all very interesting and calming. Nothing too much and I like that. My baby will share bedrooms with one of my other 2 children. So, I can't start doing anything right now and our baby will stay in our bedroom for the first months. But I can't wait to move and have have a bedroom just for him (her). I'm already getting inspired by you! Thank you!


By the way, did you enjoy your B-day???

Wishing you a very blessed week!

xo

Luciane at HomeBunch.com

Laurel-Dawn McBurney said...

OH! I LOVE this idea! I really love the patterns you have gathered thus far- and I think it will add so much unexpected interest to your sweet nursery! I can't wait to see what else you have in store!

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Dina @ Honey + Fitz said...

I love this idea! I was hoping to do the same in my son's nursery but the husband wasn't into it :(
Can't wait to see your's!

Melissa @ Veranda Interiors said...

I say if you do it go for something with some punch to it, bold, and fun. The muted calm ones are nice but little ones tend to stare at the ceiling for endless hours so make sure he has something wonderful and unique to look at.
I can't wait to see this space finished up!!! xo

KristiMcMurry said...

I see a couple I really like! I can't wait to see it finished with whatever you choose. I'm sure it'll look fantastic.

Mary said...

If the cost of wallpapering the ceiling is too much, maybe you can stencil it.
Hope you enjoyed your birthday.

Stephanie Sabbe said...

I love the largest sample

Melissa said...

Go graphic-- good for the baby's brain. They are supposed to really like black/white contrast. I think you could justify additional expenses in an effort to enhance your child's development:) I'm with Stephanie-- I like the largest, and the starburst-y one next to it.

Tennist3 said...

I love the beaded metallic paper. Can you tell me who makes this wallpaper? I am about to redecorate my bedroom, and I think this would be great on a focal wall.

lizziefitz said...

Vertical,First row bottom left . ;)))

Anita at Cedar Hill said...

What a fabulous idea. Can't wait to see which you choose.

Marianne said...

Such a great idea! They are all perfect contenders! Can't wait to see what direction you go in.

Ashley said...

I'm loving the crosshatch design and the interlocking y's, but really all of your choices are chic! Very exciting to see the nursery in progress!

laxsupermom said...

Love this idea!(although my neck hurts just thinking about hanging wallpaper on the ceiling) Your possible choices all look terrific! Can't wait to see what you choose.

Amber B (Simple Dwellings) said...

Gorgeous wallpaper choices! I love the idea of a wallpapered ceiling! You always have great ideas. :) Happy belated birthday!! :)

Haven and Home said...

I loved the feedback. The metallic beaded wallpaper is Osborne and Little Kikko Trellis.

http://www.osborneandlittle.com/osborne-&-little/grand-tour-wallpapers/kikko-trellis/

Sarah @ Modern Country Style said...

I love that idea. What a lucky baby!!1

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Katie @ Noodle and Boof said...

What fun idea! Love the blue and white one.

Kathysue said...

OOOh the one metalic that did not make the cut would be stunning in an entry hall. I just did a post on entries and wallpaper is one of the suggestions to make your entry stand out, this would do the trick,Kathysue

hi-d said...

What a fantastic idea to wallpaper the ceiling since babies spend most of their time looking up!

LindsB said...

I love the one right smack in the middle of the photos- its a pretty design, not too dark and not too big in scale. I cant wait to see which one you pick!!

Anonymous said...

I'm late to respond (and you've probably considered this), but what about wallpaper for a feature wall - like behind the crib. I have seen a few nurseries with a wallpaper wall that I loved. Can't wait to see it all come together!

a' la mode said...

do you have a source for me for a fun wallpaper for my closet? I love the quatrefoil ish paper you said you liked but didn't make the cut, has blue graphics? can you find good wallpaper that is not only to the trade? i really enjoy your blog and your taste =) xoxo shelli

Anonymous said...

Love this post! Can you please provide the call code for the O&L Kikko Trellis wallpaper? Thanks!