A Serene and Light Nursery for Our Fourth Baby
Designing this nursery felt extra special — it’s for our fourth baby and third little boy. With each child, I’ve learned that a nursery doesn’t need to be overdone to feel meaningful. For this space, I wanted it to feel serene, light, and timeless — a calm corner of our home that feels just right for him.
Designing this nursery felt extra special — it’s for our fourth baby and third little boy. After years of creating spaces for each of our children, I’ve realized that nurseries are about more than design — they’re about slowing down, preparing for a new rhythm, and making room in both your home and your heart. For this little one, I wanted a space that felt serene, light, and full of peace.
The room itself is bright and airy, flooded with natural light, so I softened it with cozy textures. The faux grasscloth wallpaper from Society Social adds a beautiful layer of warmth, while a plush rug, custom cut and bound for the space, grounds the room in softness. It’s already become a favorite spot for the older kids to sit together and adore their new baby brother.
The dresser from Winston’s Collection in Winston-Salem feels beautifully crafted and classic, while the Ballard baskets tucked beside it hold blankets, books, and tiny essentials. Next to the rocking chair sits an acrylic drink table — a simple Amazon find I thought would be temporary but love too much to replace. And one of my favorite details: the cordless floor lamp from Pooky Lighting with a pleated stripe lamp shade, keeping cords hidden and the space looking calm.
The artwork adds a timeless touch, with pieces from JSH Home Essentials and Etsy, and cream and brown hanging plates featuring fish and hunting scenes — a subtle nod to the boys’ rooms and their love for the outdoors. The drapery fabric, another Society Social find, was sewn locally into pinch-pleat curtains, lined in blackout fabric to keep the space dark and restful. I chose one-and-a-half widths so they’d close completely and hung them on brass French return rods from Amazon to block out even the smallest bit of light.
Now that we’re settling in, I often find the older kids quietly gathered here — reading, giggling, or just taking turns holding their baby brother. This nursery is light and lovely, but more than that, it already holds some of my favorite new memories.
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