VINTAGE BALLERINA NURSERY

by Trisha Baker

I have some tips on how to decorate a vintage ballerina nursery without spending a lot of money! The decorating ideas that I have to share didn't cost a bundle but I am very pleased with the results.

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The baby bedding that was used in the vintage ballerina nursery was purchased online for just $80. And as we all know, when the crib set is chosen all you have to do is follow the color scheme that is already laid out for you in the fabric which in this case inspired a pink and green nursery for this lucky little girl.


DECORATING THE WALLS

The damask pattern that you see above the wooden chair rail was painted using a reusable damask stencil pattern. The designs were painted using a pretty pink paint color and did a lovely job of making the walls of the vintage ballerina nursery fresh and interesting yet just the slightest bit old-fashioned.

VINTAGE CHANDELIER

The metal of the 4 arm chandelier had a rich, timeless patina that made it worth having it re-wired. Nothing more was needed other than antique white mini-shades and a wreath of dried pink roses. The roses added color that matched the crib set beautifully and gave it a Victorian look. It does its job of directing the gaze of our visitors so well that nearly everyone that enters the room comments on the light fixture before they admire our baby!

VINTAGE BALLERINA NURSERY PICTURES

Rather than buying cutesy, modern ballet themed artwork I chose Edgar Degas prints instead. I felt these prints were more in keeping with our vintage ballerina nursery theme and that our daughter wouldn't outgrow them as quickly.

VINTAGE NURSERY FURNITURE

The baby's dresser may have originally been bright painted bright white. After having been passed from family member to family member, the paint is now a creamy, aged color that has been naturally distressed and when I replaced the painted wooden knobs with pink crystal drawer pulls it really came to life.

WINDOW TREATMENTS

I found fabric that matched the baby bedding and made my own Roman Shades for the windows and reupholstered the rocking chair's stool with the same fabric.

I hope that my nursery ideas will inspire other moms to use their imaginations and create something new and different....even if they have to use old stuff to get the look they want.