Pretty in Pink

Who says pink in a nursery is not a good idea? Those who simply lack the foresight of knowing how much is too much, that's who. All you pink loving moms can breath a sigh of relief. You can create a fabulous pink palace for your princess without being the object of whispers. The key is to go for a more sophisticated approach. Leave the barn animals and nursery rhymes in the story books, not on the walls.

Choose a deeper shade of pink, stay away from the bubble gum and cotton candy shades. That way, the room can grow up with your daughter. Use it sparingly. There's no need to plaster every possible surface in pink. Remember, less is definitely more! Using the pink as an accent stripe on only three of the walls in this room, allows a little relief for the eye and a chance to introduce a more neutral backdrop to ground all that pink.

Don't be afraid to mix and match. The large floral print pillow on the pink and green paisley glider adds interest and yet another accent color to the room. Contrasting the rich tones of the crib with the chunky light wood picture frame nestled between two petite polished nickel sconces keeps the overall feel of the space light and airy. Under the window, a round glass side table is offset by the deep rich wood tones of the crib and corner side table. By keeping both side tables round, there's a continuity that allows for two different materials and styles of table to fit together quite nicely in the same space. And nothing says princess like a little jewelry. Don't worry, you don't have to break the bank on a 5kt diamond tiara. The hint of such luxury is cleverly suggested by stacking several Tiffany blue boxes in various sizes on the side table. Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but a baby is just as dazzled by the pop of color, saving your budget and your sensibilities.