Welcome to my absolute favourite room in our house – Elle’s oh-so-elegant, pink and gray nursery.
I could seriously spend all day and night in this space (and trust me, before she finally started sleeping through the night, I did)!
This nursery was a labour of love for Aaron and me. When I was six months pregnant, we spent three weekends installing the beaded wainscoting, painting the walls a calming gray and assembling the drum chandelier and white furniture. It was gender neutral perfection – if not a tad on the feminine side!
After Elle arrived, I added shimmering pink accents and bold florals to create an enchanting, glamorous aesthetic.
Let’s check out the details of this pink and gray nursery:
1) Sophisticated Silver Tufted Crib
You know in the movies when the bride-to-be tries on a wedding dress and just knows it’s the one? Ya, that was me when I saw Elle’s crib for the first time. I’d been shopping online and was 100 per cent convinced I was going to get the infamous (you know you’ve seen it) Blythe convertible crib from Pottery Barn Kids. It’s gorgeous!
Edmonton doesn’t have a Pottery Barn Kids though, and checking things out in person is SO much fun. So I rolled out to West Coast Kids with my Mum and Mother-In-Law and… That’s. When. I. Saw. It.
I swear I held my breath. It was standing at the back of the store, and I made my way towards it slowly, almost scared it wouldn’t look as good up close as it did from far away.
But it did! It was gorgeous and perfect and absolutely out of my price range. But that day there were two first time grandmas and a first time mother making decisions so you KNOW we were irresponsible and just went ahead and got it.
My dream crib has a name; it’s the Natart Juvenile (yay, Canadian-made!) Allegra convertible crib with a diamond tufted headboard.
It’s now discontinued but here’s a similar model at a fraction of the price.
Plus, here are some other glamorous cribs that were at the top of my wish list:
2) Pink and Gray Nursery Watercolour Peony Wall Decals
If you’re considering jumping on the wall decal train, do it! I can think of no easier way to add some serious wow factor to a room. Plus, you can remove them easily without causing any damage to your walls.
I’m all about giving credit where credit is due, and I love these watercolour peonies by Rocky Mountain Decals. Not only are they beautiful, but they were so easy to install – like smoothing silk onto my walls.
I’ve tried a few other brands that were finicky… like when you put a screen protector on your iPhone and it keeps trapping air bubbles. So I really appreciated how easy these decals were to install. Plus, they’re made in Canada!
Here are some other fun decals and removable wallpaper prints I’ve been crushing on. I’m such a fan of using a fun print to create a nursery feature wall.
3) Blush Pink Sparkle Canopy
Okay, just for the record, I did not drive three hours to Calgary just to go to Pottery Barn Kids. We WERE going there anyway but yes, I may have insisted that hubby direct our car towards Chinook Mall. My reason? I was on a canopy hunt!
I’m just going to go ahead and blame this one on Instagram. Photos of gorgeous, romantic canopies were filling my feed. I’d seen some in person that didn’t quite have the wow factor I was looking for. However, the Emily & Merritt Sparkle Ta-Da Canopy had the perfect amount of feminine elegance in a beautiful blush pink tone.
Just to note, in case anyone is wondering, we screwed the canopy into a stud to ensure it can’t be tugged down. Each night I wind up the tulle and pin it out of reach, just to be on the safe side.
4) Dove Gray Glider
This chair swivels, glides and reclines, making it perfect for late night feedings and baby snuggles.
With this piece, I was thinking longterm. I went for a gender neutral, dove gray colour that will work perfectly in future nurseries (yay, more babies!).
For texture, I added a chunky blush pink merino wool blanket. A gray Mongolian fur pillow and an “I’ll love you forever” canvas pillow add extra comfort to the chair.
5) Swan and Framed Wall Decor
As you may have read, Elle had a swan princess-themed first birthday party and I wanted to bring this elegant bird into her bedroom.
I found this plush swan head on sale for $40. I painted it’s orange beak gold and tied some blush pink tulle around it’s neck to give it a more feminine look.
Above Elle’s dresser I have three white framed prints. I love their look and they were SO affordable. I purchased two instant downloads from Etsy for only $7 each and then printed them on thick card stock at Staples for under $1 each.
6) Dresser
To match our crib, I went with the Natart Juvenile Allegra three-drawer white dresser. I love it’s elegant shape and decorative handles!
Here are some other gorgeous options I’ve been admiring. The pink dresser is seriously stunning and would look gorgeous in a pink and gray nursery!
7) Cute Little Pink and Gray Nursery Details
Throughout Elle’s room you’ll find pink and gray pom pom canvas bins that are perfect for holding small items I use often like headbands, socks and bathing supplies.
Although most of Elle’s toys are hidden away in her toy box, I do use a few of her more whimsical fuzzy friends as decor items. Another favourite detail of mine is her white tulle bed skirt.
I think if you asked Elle, though, she’d say her rocking sheep is the best part of her pink and gray nursery. It has four programmed songs that really get her jazzed. She also adores her fuzzy sheepskin rug. She face dives into it, giggling hysterically, to let Mum know it’s time for a nap.
Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out Elle’s pink and gray nursery! If you enjoyed this article, you can pin your favourite photos!
In the mood for more inspiration? Take a peek at Elle’s swan princess first birthday party, cute playroom ideas and my 10 favourite baby items.
Xo Holly Hunka
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Loved reading this Holly almost as much as I loved drooling over the beyond beautiful nursery pics 🌸🌸🌸
That is so sweet of you to say! Thank you 🙂
Wow! Her room looks so amazing! I love how you picked gender neutral colours and incorporated pink for the perfect princess room! Beautifully put together Holly!
Aww thank you so much, Sarah!
Those curtains are beautiful! Where did you get them? Love love love the room! <3
Thank you so much Kaley! I actually found them at Homesense, which is the same as Homegoods, meaning they’ve been impossible for me to track down! These are the most similar, swoon worthy drapes I’ve found: http://rstyle.me/cz-n/csu6ttccr57 💕
Where did you purchase the chandelier? I love it !!!
Thanks so much, Julie! Isn’t it just gorgeous. Here’s a link to the chandelier: http://rstyle.me/n/ct9tpyccr57
Curious if you knew what color paint you used. I also want to do a light grey and now I think I am convinced on those decals.
It was a Benjamin Moore paint but I sadly can’t remember the colour! And sorry about the decals, once you see them they’re hard to forget haha!
What color gray paint did you use on the walls?
Hi Kim! I honestly cannot remember – we didn’t write it down. I’ll check next time I’m at the paint store and get back to you.
Holly
Love this ! Would you be able to let me know the brand and name of the paint you used . Loving the grey
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Hi! I absolutely love the chandelier! The link to Wayfair doesn’t look the same. It only has one drum at the top. Is that where you got it? Thanks!!
Hi! Yes – I did get it from Wayfair but four years ago – the model must have changed! Will be doing an updated blog post soon looking for new links as many of my original items are no longer available – sorry about that!
Hi Holly,
Did you ever get the name of the paint? We are painting this weekend and really love this color, we’re testing “First Snowfall 1618” but would love you for to confirm the color.
Hi Cindy! Yes – the paint is called Lace Falls by General Paints / Sherwin Williams!
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[…] These colors are an amazing choice, and we don't want to dissuade you from using them, but how you use them can make a significant difference in the end result. Pink is a traditional color for a girl's nursery, and gray can be dull if you're not careful, so we'd love to see a pink and grey nursery with lots of texture like this Chandeliers and Champagne one. The textures keep it from looking boring and give your baby a lot of stimulating stuff to look at! […]
[…] These colors are an amazing choice, and we don't want to dissuade you from using them, but how you use them can make a significant difference in the end result. Pink is a traditional color for a girl's nursery, and gray can be dull if you're not careful, so we'd love to see a pink and grey nursery with lots of texture like this Chandeliers and Champagne one. The textures keep it from looking boring and give your baby a lot of stimulating stuff to look at! […]