Here is a mock up of our plan for the nursery--I know it is a lot of patterns, but I think many of them are being used in such small amounts that it will come together...at least I hope. Any input? Thanks 
BTW - The funny little painting with the two guys is a very small original piece of art that DH bought for me when we first found out we were expecting--it is small enough that I don't think it will mess with the overall scheme, and it has tremendous sentimental value.
blogger / nectarine / 2010 posts
I love all the chevron. If this were my nursery though, I would probably do a solid curtain instead of a patterned one.
pomelo / 5331 posts
I agree I like a solid curtain and maybe a different pattern for the sheet like a stripe or polka dot. I love it overall though!
wonderful pea / 17279 posts
Everything coordinates. Try to repeat at least one print and one solid solid three times throughout the room. Three will make things look purposeful...lamp base/ shade, crib skirt, changing pad, decorative pillow, hamper, toy basket, curtain or part of curtain, paint, accent furniture...just repeat it.
bananas / 9118 posts
Yes, my only suggestion is a solid curtain. Otherwise I really like it!
Young House Love recently had a whole explanation about why they chose certain patterns for their big girl room, I found it really helpful.
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22276 posts
I think it looks really great! Everything should flow together nicely 
Want to come and do LO's new room for me? lol
ETA: where did you get that owl pillow I love it!
nectarine / 2177 posts
Thanks for the input, everyone! The curtains may be a bit much--I've already ordered the fabric for them, but can reuse them in another room in the apartment if it simply doesn't work.
@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: That is a REALLY good idea about repeating fabric, and I definitely plan to make some matching pillows/other details out of leftover fabrics, if it all comes together.
@Bao: Thank you! The owl pillow is from Target, it was the first thing I bought for the room! http://www.target.com/p/toss-pillow-owl/-/A-14139825
clementine / 943 posts
I think it's really cute! The only change I would make is to change that rug- the green in it is really throwing me off. Maybe look for something similar in yellow/grey?
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22276 posts
@maybebaby: wow and it's so reasonable! I may need one of those
nectarine / 2177 posts
@Pink Champagne: It does look kind of green here--IRL it is more turquoise, pulling out the spots of turquoise from the owl pillow.
pomelo / 5628 posts
I LOVE the curtain...don't change it! I love chevron too, but I realized that you can really only do one thing in chevron. But I think if you choose a simpler rug, the rest will all go well together.
Great work so far!
nectarine / 2177 posts
@Mrs Green Grass: Thank you!! Hoping once it is all set, the curtains will be OK--esp since they are gray/tan, not a crazy color. I may have to rethink the chevron explosion with the cribskirt/sheet/rug...I think I got a little chevron crazy
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
I would do solid curtain or rug but otherwise looks great!!
pineapple / 12526 posts
I vote for a simpler rug rather than a solid curtain. I'm not digging the green in the rug.
clementine / 880 posts
I like @MRS. LEMON-LIME 's comment about repeating colors/patterns 3 times. Maybe one way you could do it is to only have one color of wood - right now it looks like you have white crib and shelves but dark rocker and changing dresser - maybe make them all the same? I think it looks great!!
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
super cute!!
I'm the oddball though and think you should do a less busy rug - but keep the rest (including the curtains! love!)
I think it's adorable and all spaced out it shouldn't look too busy.
apricot / 423 posts
how big is your nursery? if there's a lot of space in the room with gaps between all the patterns, it might work out.
grapefruit / 4311 posts
@maybebaby: I'm off to buy that pillow!!! I'm own the look out for plush owl, bird stuff
And I agree with everyone else - solid curtains and love the rest
nectarine / 2177 posts
Making some progress. Decided to keep the busy curtains, and I think it sorta works?
pomegranate / 3212 posts
Love it! Also, I totally know (of) that artist!! My favorite frozen yogurt place uses him all the time! (murals and hanging art....)
nectarine / 2177 posts
@knittylady: Eee Berry line!!! SO good @MrsTiz: Thanks I got it on Zulily! They have the same one on overstock.com though http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Classic-Chevron-Area-Rug-5-x-8/7212906/product.html
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