Your Perfect Nursery: A Step-by-Step Approach to Creating the Nursery of Your Dreams

by Naomi Coe

Overview

Design the safe, beautiful, functional nursery of your dreams with this inspiring and interactive step-by-step guide from renowned nursery interior designer and founder of Little Crown Interiors, Naomi Coe.

Making room for baby has never looked so good.

Congratulations! You’ve got a little one on the way! As you dive into What to Expect When You’re Expecting and your nesting instincts jump into hyperdrive, there’s something exciting on your mind: The Nursery! Specifically, figuring out how to create a nursery like the ones you’ve seen online and on social media while dealing with changing hormones and constant stress about not getting it right, on time, and within budget. Those Instagram nurseries look so perfect: the gorgeous crib, stylish décor, and just enough coziness...how did they do it?

Enter Naomi Coe. As the award-winning founder of Little Crown Interiors, and one of the first designers in the country to specialize in nursery design, Naomi is no stranger to creating beautiful nurseries or answering the questions overwhelmed parents-to-be often have:
-How do I find a crib that looks great, but is also safe?
-Should I use blackout curtains or sheer curtains, and what length?
-Is it worth it to invest in a trend like wallpaper?
-Can I buy this secondhand?
-How can I repurpose a space for older or future children?

In Your Perfect Nursery, parents-to-be will be showered with advice for identifying their style and personalizing décor, creating a functional floor plan, budgeting and project management, and more—all while ensuring safety is the number one priority. Parents will breathe easy knowing they have a single, organized resource to consult with in this accessible, step-by-step handbook.

Featuring checklists, a floor plan guide, budget tips, and more than 150 stunning photographs to inspire parents-to-be, Your Perfect Nursery is the ultimate step-by-step roadmap for designing this special space, no matter your budget or style.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781982152444
Publisher:	S&S/Simon Element
Publication date:	04/06/2021
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	479,541
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Naomi Coe is the award-winning founder of Little Crown Interiors, an interior design studio specializing in nursery and child design. She has designed nurseries, kid’s rooms, and playrooms for clients all across the country with a keen eye for style, function, and safety. As one of the first designers in the country with a specialty in these spaces, Coe is known as the go-to expert in her field. Her work has been featured in countless magazines, periodicals, and on television including People, The Wall Street Journal, Access Hollywood, Project Nursery, and Entertainment Tonight. She lives and works out of Southern California. Visit her online at LittleCrownInteriors.com, on Instagram @LittleCrownInteriors, and on Pinterest @LittleCrownInt.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

1 Getting Started 1

2 Defining Your Style 23

3 Nursery Safety 41

4 Budget 57

5 The Floor Plan 73

6 Color & Theme 95

7 Nursery Furniture 111

8 Organization & Storage 123

9 Art, Décor & Walls 135

10 Textiles 163

11 Installation & Contracting 175

12 Finishing Touches 181

13 A Sustainable Nursery 191

14 Nursery Adaptations 203

Conclusion 215

Shopping Guide 217

Design & Photo Credits 222

Acknowledgments 223

Editorial Reviews

"Every expecting parent should have this book on their nightstand! Naomi's step-by-step approach to nursery design is the perfect tool to have at your fingertips during the exciting, but often overwhelming experience of planning for a new baby. Her sophisticated style has always been one to admire, but it's how she effortlessly translates it into nursery design, while still keeping it practical that makes this book so valuable.”

— Melisa Fluhr and Pam Ginocchio, Founders of Project Nursery

“This book is a must-have for parents-to-be. Naomi’s stunning designs, accessible approach, and expert guidance will give you the confidence to create a safe, beautiful nursery in no time.”

– Farah Merhi, founder of Inspire Me! Home Decor and author of Inspire Your Home

“When I was designing my daughter’s nursery, I took a lot of inspiration from Naomi’s style and portfolio. She’s the best and her book showcases so many beautiful nurseries along with tons of useful information about actually pulling together the space.”

— Elizabeth “Bitsie” Tulloch, Actress

"I love Naomi’s approach to the perfect nursery! What an amazing guide for any parent-to-be, not only for a nursery but for understanding the essentials for baby!"

— Tania Hallows, founder of @destinationnursery

“Looking for great tips from nursery designer Naomi Coe? Check out her book, Your Perfect Nursery, for more ideas on how to create a dreamy space for you and your little one.”—hgtv.com

From the Publisher

Naomi Coe of Little Crown Interiors has established herself as the go-to interior designer in the world of luxe nursery design. Each nursery she creates is more beautiful than the next. It’s her talent for understanding the client’s needs and ability to bring grand visions to life that have earned her respect in the industry. While Naomi is a master at classic and elegant nursery styles, she effortlessly weaves in just the right amount of trendsetting statements, setting her work apart from the rest.

Melisa Fluhr & Pam Ginocchio