Clever (?)

The first thing I noticed about this cute little closet crib was the scallopped paint job on the inside wall. Adorable! Plus, the doily bunting is an easy DIY, and I love the aqua-and-strawberry palette. Very sweet.

Otherwise, I can't tell if this is an ingenious small-space solution or a travesty against city-dwellers, such as myself, for whom closet space is at a premium. Adam and I have only two closets in our apartment, and in them we keep all of our clothes, extra bedding, shoes, stock supplies (like big ugly packs of toilet paper), all of our athletic equipment (including 6 different rackets, two bikes - plus helmets, gloves, reflectors and rain gear - all of my burlesque costumes, a pair of snowshoes and some rollerskates), plus our ironing board/iron, our umbrellas, tools and emergency supplies (like our earthquake kit and flats of bottled water).

So yeah, there's not much room for a baby in there too. But in the right space, I think this could be genius.

via Alice in Designland

Love this

I'd love to see this botanical rug as a headboard.

Aren't the colors beautiful?

Finnia Rug via Anthropologie

Good ideas

These stylish vignettes are actually from a gorgeous aqua and coral nursery. How fabulous! I love that the room is gender neutral, but still unabashedly colorful. This photo wall of family wedding photos and encouraging words in metallic frames is genius, and would look just as fetching in a grown-up living room, don't you think?

 

The zig-zag rug, chic black dresser and concert posters will stand the test of time and grow up with the kid, regardless of whatever phases they hit in high school. Ten bucks says the baby grows up and takes them to college.

Inspiring!

Photos via Two Tall Blondes via House of Turquoise

Cut a rug

Check out this soft, romantic and contemporary headboard. Can you believe it's actually an area rug? I think the DIYers are going to have a field day with this idea.

Nanimarquina rug image via Apartment Therapy

PS isn't this room styling perfect for Valentine's Day? Easy to replicate too - neutrals with a few little pops of red. Very sweet. 

Decorating idea

Check out this unusual kitchen. 

 via Lonny

I am crazy about the dark cabinets and silver oven, but what is most striking is that wallpaper. I actually love how they've put it right at the top of the wall. It's almost like a skylight! What do you think?

Snugglefest 2011

 I'm obsessed with this room.

The perfect little hideaway for wintery days.

via The Decorista