Nursery Inspiration

I know very little about pregnancy, but I have heard about this nesting thing that supposedly happens, and I definitely support the full implications of it. I tell myself that making a space for baby will help me to accept this inevitability as a reality, but really, I need very little excuse to spend my husband's hard-earned money in an attempt to make things pretty.

The following are pictures meant to inspire me in my nesting quest.

See the rest of this room here.

This is by far my favorite nursery. Now, before you freak out, mother-in-law, I'm not going to have a grey and white nursery. What I like about this room are the details. I love the crib, the pom-pom blanket, the soft, knitted toys, and the different textures of the rugs, ottoman, wooden toys, and lampshade. Yes, I love the white, but I repeat, OUR NURSERY WILL NOT INCLUDE GREY. It's just a bit... cold. Trust me on this. 

Ok, I realize showing another picture of a grey nursery probably isn't easing your mind, but I wanted to include this image because I really like the furniture in it (except for the grey crib) as well as that quilt (which is to die for). Apparently I really like Eames rockers and pouf ottomans!

Love the mint walls and rich rug in this little room.

Ok, so, pretend the grey in this room is like.... green. Or brown. Or yellow or something. I really like the toys in this room. That's why it's here.

THIS MIRROR IS THE BOOOOOOMB!

Love the crib. The earthy tones of the rug and print are great, too. 

These last two are similar in that they both have a very Scandinavian vibe; their white walls and furniture lend the perfect backdrop for quirky and colorful toys, lamps, and wall hangings.

The next three images are from Apartment Therapy; they take a painting or print or piece of furniture and base a room around it. I really like how gender-neutral and cheerful these all are.

This room was inspired by that cactus print, don't ask me how. I love the mix of patterns and I love the red and blue. 

While I would probably not have drift wood laying around in a kid's room, I love preppy nautical. The rug and lamp are perfect.  

Hate the cloud print this room is based on, but I love everything else - the alphabet, that cloud pillow, the stuffed animal and book, the teal lamp, THAT RUG, the crib (le duh)...yes, the room is blue, but it doesn't read exclusively as "boy." I like that.

I'm thinking that before I start purchasing things, I should probably follow the example Apartment Therapy set forth and come up with an "inspiration board" or two. It would probably keep me from a lot of unnecessary buying....

Let me know if you have any suggestions as to (gender neutral) color schemes or things no nursery can go without!