Photos: Creating a Gender-Neutral Nursery
1 of 3: In a nursery, it's all about layers and texture. For example, in our space, though we painted the wall white, we layered on a great map (Premiär map, Ikea) to create instant drama when you enter the room. A map is the perfect piece of art for a gender-neutral nursery, thanks to its watery blues and soft, grassy greens!
When it comes to the change table, think outside the box. As a general rule, nursery-specific furniture is very expensive, especially for custom pieces. Save money by repurposing a sideboard or dresser as a change table. We converted a raw-wood dining console (Norden occasional table, Ikea) for our space and painted it in a coordinating colour drawn from the art with no-VOC paint to avoid any unwanted fumes or chemicals. Also on console: Manny & Simon reclaimed-wood elephant and Adler Giraffe sconce by Jonathan Adler, all Ella + Elliot; clothing and diapers, Walmart; changing table pad, Pottery Barn.
