Shabby Chic Princess Rose Nursery

by Rose's Mom

I've loved decorating since I was young, and I had been saving sewing and craft ideas for my baby girl's nursery. When I learned that my second child would be another girl, I was excited to bring those projects together in a room for her.

For my first daughter, I had chosen darker colors and a French couture look. This time, I wanted the softer pink and blue shabby chic nursery I had always imagined.

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Princess Rose Fabric and Handmade Bedding

The fabric was my starting point. I chose a pattern called Princess Rose and designed a bedding set around it. My talented mother did the sewing and brought the design to life.

We had already chosen the name Sadie Rose for our daughter, so the fabric name felt especially fitting. Learning that Sadie is associated with the meaning "princess" made the connection even sweeter.

For more sewing and craft inspiration, browse these baby girl nursery pictures featuring handmade details.

Vintage Furniture for a Baby Girl's Shabby Chic Princess Rose Nursery

I found vintage dressers that my husband painted ivory. We kept their distressed hardware because it suited the look of the room. In the original arrangement, I placed a changing pad on one dresser instead of using a separate changing table.

The ivory crib was another special find. It had a rose scroll on both the headboard and footboard that worked beautifully with the floral fabric.

Antique Frames and Family Teacups

I wanted simple, elegant wall decor, so I used antique frames as artwork.

I had also wanted to display my grandmother's antique teacups. A shabby chic shelf and coordinating mirror gave those family pieces a place in the decorating plan.

Crystal Lighting and a Gingham Glider

I chose an ivory chandelier with crystals, continuing a detail I had loved in my first daughter's nursery.

For a comfortable place to sit, I found a pink and white gingham glider. The small checks worked well with the floral patterns used elsewhere in the room.

Soft Blue Walls and Ruffled Curtains

I chose a soft blue wall color to match the bedding and added a white chair rail.

The window panels were designed to match the crib skirt's three tiers of ruffles. Ivory lace panels hung behind them, adding another delicate layer at the window.

Finishing Sadie Rose's Nursery

A few small decorative pieces from local shops completed the room. The floral fabrics, ivory furniture and family keepsakes gave me the softer look I wanted, while the sewing and craft projects made it personal.

For more ways to combine floral fabrics, vintage details and a royal theme, see these princess nursery decorating ideas.

Thanks for visiting Unique Baby Gear Ideas. I hope you've enjoyed my baby girl's nursery pictures and found a few ideas for your own decorating plans.

Editor's safety note: This submission describes the room's original decorating choices. For infant sleep, use a crib that meets current safety requirements, with a firm, flat mattress and a snug fitted sheet only. Anchor dressers to the wall. A vintage dresser is not automatically suitable as a changing station; use a changing product on a compatible surface and follow its installation instructions. Keep a hand on your baby during changes and never leave her unattended. Display fragile teacups, heavy frames and mirrors away from the crib and out of reach. See the American Academy of Pediatrics nursery safety checklist for more guidance.