Television presenter, fashion journalist, and model Louise Roe wanted her baby’s nursery to have the charming feel of England where she grew up. She also wanted it to be elegant and in keeping with the rest of her L.A. home, which was built in the 1930s. The result is a lovely example of how to mix the old with the new in a classic, timeless way. Working with Decorist Design Director Jessica McCarthy, Louise mixed antiques and vintage pieces with new decor from stores including Pottery Barn Kids, Viyet, Bed Bath & Beyond, Loom Decor, Etsy, RH Baby, and Buy Buy Baby. “Mixing vintage and contemporary furniture makes a room feel truly lived-in, and gives it personality and dimension,” McCarthy told Traditional Home.
The antique dresser, which doubles as a changing table, is from Viyet and helps anchor the space. The storage basket is from Serena & Lily.
The wingback glider is from Pottery Barn Kids. Roe and McCarthy chose an exact, custom fabric that would match the curtains from Loom. Framed 1920s encyclopedia prints are chic and educational.
Chintz was at the top of Louise’s wish list for the nursery. She selected chintz wallpaper from Nathan Turner, a charming copy of Little Women, Roses candle from Diptyque, and the perfect touch of blue and white. Antique table from Viyet.
Louise grew up reading traditional children’s literature and couldn’t resist buying the full Beatrix Potter collection.
The crib, or “cot” as they are called in England, is from Pottery Barn Kids, but according to Louise, it has the U.K. stamp of approval from her mother. And it converts into a toddler bed. Simple white organic quilted bed linens and lamb mobile are also from Pottery Barn. The vintage rug was found on Etsy and layered with a neutral sisal rug from Bed Bath & Beyond to add dimension and texture.
A perfectly charming space for a lucky little girl! Photography by Carla Choy for Traditional Home.
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I am definitely pinning this for future reference.
Love the warm brown furniture with the soft pastels! So pretty, and the furniture will transition nicely as she grows.
Very pretty, but a travesty to use that lovely antique mahogany chest as a changing table or even in a very young child’s room. Painted furniture is far more practical. I assume this is her first baby and boys is she in for a shock at just how messy a baby or toddler is!
Do we know where that adorable rocking horse is from?!?!