Nursery Reveal: A Timeless Room for Baby Girl

I’ve been waiting a long time to share this space with you! This nursery reveal feels especially meaningful, not just because of the design, but because of everything it took to get here. It’s equal parts emotional and exciting. I wanted this room to feel calm, classic, layered, and give our girl a space to grow into… nothing too trendy. Today, I’m sharing all the details, design decisions, and sources! Click through for our nursery reveal and to tour a timeless room for baby girl.

If you missed our initial pregnancy announcement or want to hear a bit more about our infertility journey, you can read about it in this post: Our Nursery Makeover and Design Plans for Baby Gibson. Otherwise, scroll on to see the nursery!

Before & After

This room has come a long way! Before, it was a fairly blank slate with good bones but zero personality. The layout worked, but it lacked character and functionality. We previously used this space as a guest bedroom, but because it’s the closest bedroom to our primary, it was the best fit for the nursery. As a reminder, here are some more images showing where we started…

The after feels like a completely different room. It’s cozy, tailored, and purposeful. The built-ins anchor the space, while the softer elements like textiles and lighting keep it from feeling too rigid. If you’re debating whether built-ins are worth it in a nursery, I’d say absolutely. They changed the entire space and added so much functional storage…

Built-In Window Seat

The built-in window seat might be my favorite feature in the entire room. It was also my starting point when designing this space. It adds architectural interest, extra storage, and additional seating. It also feels like every child’s dream… to have a perch to look out the window and play (or maybe that’s just my own wishful thinking from childhood?). Either way, it adds personality and balances the millwork in this room. I also love having multiple zones in a nursery. It makes the room feel more flexible and less like everything revolves around one chair or a crib.

We designed the seat with hidden storage for blankets and most likely- toys. The pull out drawers add plenty of closed storage, but I also really love the open shelving for books. This wall is one of those features that will grow with her, which was a big priority for me. It adds visual weight to the room, creating hidden storage without clutter, and adds secondary seating.

The Changing Station

Function definitely led this area. The changing station is one of the most used spots in a nursery, so I wanted to make sure it felt functional, beautiful, and not too precious. Everything we need is within arm’s reach, which was a non-negotiable for me. Instead of a traditional changing table, I found a vintage dresser in need of a makeover (here’s how to paint a dresser like a pro). I added a wipeable changing pad to the top, along with a diaper caddy and an existing lamp.

Above the dresser, I installed floral plaster relief intaglios. I saved and pressed flowers from our infertility journey, and decided to turn them into meaningful art. They really balance this vignette while adding a special (and dimensional) layer. My initial design plan did not include a floral or wildflower theme, but as things evolved- it organically happened.

The Swivel Glider

This is where I expect to spend a LOT of time. I ordered a highly rated glider recliner from Oilo that looks more like a living room swivel chair than typical nursery seating. Comfort was my main priority here… this chair swivels, glides, reclines, is incredibly comfortable- and it’s quiet. I went with a performance bouclé fabric that many of my friends have and recommend. If you’re deciding where to invest in a nursery, this is one of the pieces I would not cut corners on.

I stumbled upon this darling well-made, budget-friendly side table from Amazon. It will make an easy surface for us to rest items while in the glider. I also brought up my tried and true curves floor lamp from the formal living room. Its new permanent place will be here in the nursery. I love that it has a dimmer!

Built-In Closet

The built-in closet wasn’t apart of my initial design plan. I assumed we’d just rework the existing closet with bifold doors, but Emmett had a plan of his own. He priced out the replacement closet doors and determined a built-in closet with cabinet faces and drawers would be less expensive and far more functional, so we worked in that direction.

We took a custom approach here, and I am so glad we did. A standard closet rarely works for baby storage. Everything is smaller, and you end up wasting vertical space. All of our closet rods can be moved, as she grows. By adding multiple hanging levels, drawers, and shelving, we maximized every inch. I also love the way the wall of cabinetry looks, balancing the built-ins across the room.

Of course we also swapped the door into this space. As we renovate each room in our home, we update the door. Here’s how to order and replace an interior door, and of course- we installed our favorite brass door hardware as the finishing touch.

The Crib

To be honest, there are a lot of ugly baby cribs on the market, but this is not one of them. I wanted one that looked classic, traditional, and would convert into a toddler bed as she grows. I landed on the Harlow convertible crib. I wanted something that felt timeless, safe, and versatile enough to transition with different bedding and styling over time.

We centered the crib on the shorter wall so it feels intentional, but isn’t the focal point of the room. A quick design tip? Keep the area above the crib simple. You don’t need a gallery wall here… sometimes allowing negative space around the crib is the best option. It’s safe and allows the furniture to speak for itself. We did add an adorable, crocheted horse mobile one of our friends gifted us.

Sources & Links

Click directly on each item within the collage to shop…

You can also find an itemized list of everything in the nursery (with pricing)… along with my complete baby registry, if you’re also expecting!

Questions?

Related Posts

Want to see more of our posts and project tutorials from this space? I’ll link them for you below, if you missed anything!

• Our Nursery Makeover and Design Plans for Baby Gibson
• My Citrus Spring Baby Shower
• Nursery Renovation Update: Paint & Wallpaper
• How to Paint a Dresser Like a Pro
• How to Smooth a Textured Ceiling (Skim Coat Tutorial)
• How to Paint a Door
• How to Measure, Select, and Install Interior Door Hardware
• How to Install a Ceiling Medallion
• Tiny Lamp Makeover & Pleated Shade DIY
• Replacing Our Upstairs Carpet

This room holds so much more than design decisions. It represents hope, patience, and a chapter we’ve been waiting a long time to step into. I cannot wait to bring our baby girl home to this space and start making memories here! It’s also a room Emmett and I are very proud of, so thanks for sharing our excitement. It includes one of my favorite design plans, stunning millwork, and excellent craftsmanship. I can’t wait to see how our girl grows into this room and make it her own. I hope it’s a space that feels inspiring and allows her to be creative. Thank you for following along with our journey. It means more than you know!