These Moms Just Designed a Nursery Collection You'll Want For Your Own Bedroom

Updated on 1/21/2016 at 11:33 AM

If the idea of a traditional baby room — a fluffy, bubblegum-pink powderpuff or a space that resembles the inside of a giant race car — ruins any desire you have to nest, there's a brand-new design option to consider. Better yet, it's one that'll not just get you excited about decorating the nursery but will also make you want to spend more time there than in your own bedroom.

Today, Pottery Barn Kids has unveiled its first-ever nursery collection, created in collaboration with celebrity stylists Emily Current and Meritt Elliott (you might already be familiar with their work if you recently ogled their makeover of Jessica Alba's kids' rooms).

But if you get a glimpse of these images of fashion-forward nursery rooms and notice nary a sheet untucked or a spill in sight, don't give up hope just yet. As young moms themselves, the design duo know all too well the challenges that come with creating a space suited for a baby but inviting enough for an adult with tastes that don't solely involve primary colors.

"The nursery is such a special, magical place for parents and their new baby, so we really focused on creating an environment that felt warmly familiar — sweet, playful, and cozy for baby, while remaining stylish and relevant for parents," they told us.

The exclusive collection — which has more than 80 pieces — features not just decorative accessories but also bedding, lighting, storage solutions, and even furniture.

Read on for their tips on how you don't have to be a professional stylist with a six-figure income to get a nursery room that's the envy of 3-month-olds and 30-year-olds alike.

On what they consider when designing a nursery vs. any other room of the house: "We are always drawn to things that feel nostalgic, and we love clever takes on classic pieces — scattered stars and hearts, woven hampers with bunny ears, vintage-inspired brass animal figurines, and denim rocking chairs. We approached designing a nursery in the same way we do all of our projects: by creating little imaginative worlds with touches of unexpected whimsy."

On what they advise parents who can't afford to spend a lot of money on nursery decor: "We always recommend keeping the larger, more expensive pieces neutral and opting for textiles that can be mixed and matched. Blankets and pillows are an affordable way to incorporate color and tell a delightful story, and they can easily be tossed around and rearranged as children grow. Statement wall decor, like our Loved wall art or Glitter Magic letters, are bigger in scale and can give character to an entire room."

On how they keep kids' rooms looking polished instead of a construction zone of toys and spills: "We are big on cute storage bins that hold everything from toys to blankets. Using wall space efficiently is another great way to get the mess off the floor. Hooks and shelves can provide ample storage space and serve double duty as wall decor."

On how parents can repurpose nursery room items elsewhere in their home: "We always aim to design and buy pieces that can fit anywhere — from a nursery to a grown-up bedroom to a living room to an office. Our Gold Gilded Mirror would look great in a powder room against a bold wallpaper, and we love the idea of placing the arrow side table next to a classic, tufted couch. The XO bookends would be fun in an office, and we are both ordering the giraffe lamp for our nightstands — it's the perfect way to bring a little humor to our otherwise serious bedrooms."

On how to add style to a nursery without a clue as to where to begin: "Sticking to a graphic, bold palette, like black and white, makes mixing and matching pops of color and little prints like stars, hearts, stripes, and florals easy. You should pick decor that has the perfect balance of timelessness and playfulness. Gold accessories and accents are another great and easy way to add style to a room. Use gilded frames to highlight cute black and white animal silhouettes or glamorous gold dipped trays to store diapers and wipes."