Filed under: Kitchen, Your Home, Projects
"We wanted the room to look pulled together and not too much like a baby's room -- we need it to be functional as a guest room as well." -Amy MascarinaTHE HOMEOWNERS
The Mascarinas
BEFORE
With little time to prepare for the arrival of their daughter, Stella, the Mascarinas scrambled to get a nursery together. And to make things more challenging, the space they are using for the baby's room needs to double as a guest bedroom when friends or family come to visit. Goodbye, pink decals and mobiles! A traditional baby theme is not a design option.
Minute Makeover guru Bob Richter takes on the two-part challenge with ease. First, he divides the room into distinct areas -- key for pulling off the desired functions.
He chose a queen bed with a soft floral duvet and then brought in multi-use furniture to provide storage. The nightstand and cabinet compliment the white finish of the crib and changing table, which can later be used later to display toys and schoolbooks.
By combining functional items like reading lamps and sophisticated bedding with more personal touches like stuffed animals and wall art, this room is equally comfortable for baby Stella and out-of-town guests.
AFTER
The Mascarinas have a feminine yet sophisticated nursery for their daughter. The room can also accommodate any guests that might visit and has the ability to suit Stella as she grows.
THE GOODS
To see the IKEA products used in this Minute Makeover, scroll over the items in the video, or check our the shopping guide!