Baby Keith's Unique Nursery

by Morgan
(Lebanon, OR, Oregon USA)

Our baby Keith's unique nursery was decorated on a tight budget. My husband is very talented and creative, so we combined the outdoor things we both love with our ideas for our baby boy's room.

My husband is an arborist and loves trees, while I am a horse person with a great love of nature and animals. You can see both of our personalities throughout the nursery decor.

Unique Baby Boy Nursery Ideas

Q: There are so many beautiful natural details in Keith's nursery, but the crib really stands out. Is it a family piece?

A: My husband built the baby's crib himself using an assortment of hardwoods, including maple, oak and black walnut, which he dovetailed together. We do have another family piece in the room. The dresser was my baby dresser that I used 28 years ago.

Q: Did your talented arborist husband also paint the nursery wall tree mural with the cute baby forest animals?

A: Yes. He hand painted the tree mural and even made the sponges he used to add the leaves. He also created the stencil pattern we used to paint the rocking horse border. Anyone wanting to create a similar horse detail could also use this free printable horse stencil to do their own design on their nursery wall, on a sign or for a furniture project.

Q: The room has such a homey, personal feeling. Are there other items besides the dresser that belonged to you or your husband when you were children?

A: The rocking horses, baby mobiles, stuffed animals and several of the other baby things were ours when we were children. The nursery rocking chair belonged to my mother.

Q: I love the pretty blue wall hanging over the crib with Keith's name on it. Did you make it yourself or have it professionally made?

A: The blanket hanging above the crib was a handmade gift from a friend.

Note from Jan:

Thanks so much, Morgan, for sharing Keith's nursery with Unique Baby Gear Ideas. I hope to see more of your husband's beautiful handmade furniture and artwork in the future.

Jan