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June 13, 2013 By Jenna 50 Comments

A Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover

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Baby girl’s nursery has changed, and had a few little improvements since I last posted about it. So, I thought it might be fun to share some new photos with you! I didn’t want a nursery for her that would be full of brightly color characters. I wanted something more authentic, I guess you could say. So, I created a vintage nursery for her.
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A Vintage Nursery

Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover
Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover

The dresser was a $75 Craigslist find. I sanded and painted it Salmon Pink by Behr. The mirror was another Craigslist find, $30, that was previously gold.

Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover

I picked up a couple of vintage nursery rhyme books at an antique store and framed my favorites in simple white frames from Michael’s.  Read more about those here.
I wanted the wall color to be something she could grow with. I took a paint swatch of some gray paint I loved to Home Depot and had them custom color match it with Behr paint.

Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover
The coat rack is really just a piece of old barn wood from the family farm with a piece of molding on top and hardware from Lowe’s.
Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover
I found the hamper at the Salvation Army for a whopping $2. It did not look anywhere near this cute when I got a hold of it. It had been painted yellow, which was peeling, and had this  horrendous floral pattern underneath that. I sanded it and sprayed it blue. The top wouldn’t take paint well, so I used fabric to cover it. Grunt Labor was way “wowed” by this. He thought it was the cutest thing ever. Score.
Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover

I picked up an old chandelier at Habitat for Humanity ReStore and spray painted it the same color as the hamper and coat rack.

Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover
The chair was another Craigslist find. I made something close to a slipcover for it (there’s a reason there is no close-up photo of the chair). I called about having a professional make one, but that was going to be in the ballpark of $300. Um, no, I will not pay $300 for a slipcover for a chair I paid $25 for and will probably get rid of in a few years….So, it got a makeshift slipcover and so far, so good.
Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover

The bedding was purchased from Etsy. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was what I wanted for the room.

Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover
I made the tissue paper pom-poms that hang in the corner. The artwork above the bookshelf was actually from the end of my crib when I was a bambino. The bookshelf used to sit in my grandparent’s den. I remember my crayons being stored in a cigar box on the bottom shelf for me to easily access them. Landry’s cigar box is already there, just waiting on crayons. She would totally eat them now. Go ahead and judge the cigar box crayon storage. I don’t really care what you think about it. Its not like there are cigars in the box. Wait – I better go check…..
Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover
The Bambi wall art was in Grunt Labor’s nursery when he was little. I was over the moon when my mama-in-law broke out those bad boys!
What do you think? The perfect amount of vintage nursery without it looking old?

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  1. Lisa says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:27 am

    How adorable! I love all the bright colors and fun art on the walls!

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  2. Heather @ Southern State of Mind says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:58 am

    precious room! I am obsessed with the salmon dresser! aw… girlie stuff really makes me melt!

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  3. meg says

    June 13, 2013 at 9:15 am

    so adorable!!

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  4. Heidi Amber says

    June 13, 2013 at 9:19 am

    It is so cute! Yes, vintagey perfection 🙂 I LOVE your makeovers on the old furniture. Especially the dresser and mirror, so awesome!
    Heidi @ handmadefrenzy.blogspot.com

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  5. Lindsay Donohue says

    June 13, 2013 at 9:40 am

    Almost as perfect ax the booger butt who lives in this room! 🙂

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  6. Julie Fagundes says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Such a sweet little room for your sweet girl! I love little girl rooms…so fun to decorate!!

    [email protected]://www.thevintagebarnhome.com

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  7. April Hoff says

    June 13, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    LOVE!!! Love the fabric, the artwork, and the dresser is AWESOME!!! 🙂 I’m sharing this on FB! 🙂

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  8. Carly says

    June 13, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Lovely!

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  9. Elizabeth F says

    June 13, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Awww I love it! I love how you used so many of your own nursery things from when you were little. I had my old mobile on little man’s crib and it made it so special.
    I also have an intense love of cigar boxes. Now I know where to put our crayons!

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  10. Gretchen says

    June 13, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Love it! My oldest’s nursery had a vintage nursery rhyme theme, so it makes me all nostalgic to look at yours :). That dresser is fabulous!

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  11. Noel Marie says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    Ahh this is so beautiful, are you an interior decorator? I so want to be thrifty and diy-ish when we move into our new home…but I’m afraid I don’t have the skills. Good thing I have your blog to keep me inspired!

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  12. Paige @ Little Nostalgia says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    This is so sweet. It’s a great mix of vintage charm without feeling like you stepped back in time. Found you via My Repurposed Life!

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  13. srpprcrftr says

    June 14, 2013 at 1:04 am

    Such a lucky little girl with a very talented Mommy. You did a wonderful very special job on her room. I love the colors of all of it. Everything looks so warm and welcoming, serene for a little one. I’ve read that bright happy colors are very good for a baby.

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  14. The Thriftiness Miss says

    June 14, 2013 at 1:53 am

    This is just adorable. I love the colors and that light fixture is totally awesome! What a sweet nursery!

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  15. Tara @ Suburble says

    June 14, 2013 at 2:12 am

    Adorable! I love it! Those Bambi cut-outs are too cute. How sweet that your mother-in-law saved them!

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  16. Dee @ A Lapin Life says

    June 14, 2013 at 7:58 am

    The nursery is adorable! I love the colors you used.

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  17. Paula Parrish says

    June 14, 2013 at 8:41 am

    The nursery looks amazing, I love the bright and cheerful colors.

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  18. Carrie from Carrie This Home says

    June 14, 2013 at 9:12 am

    This is such a sweet nursery! I’m really loving grey paint right now and this will be perfect because as she grows the paint color will still work! Great job, Jenna!

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  19. [email protected] says

    June 14, 2013 at 9:12 am

    You’ve done such a great job on your nursery. I love the style and the colors you’ve chosen. The chair looks totally comfy! Thanks for sharing and blessings to you and your little family, Patti

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  20. Tried and Twisted says

    June 14, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    What a vibrant nursery! The pattern of fabric reminds me of Lilly Pulitzer too.
    Toodles,
    Sara

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  21. Heather Graham says

    June 14, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    So cute! Wanna hear something funny?! My crayons were always stored in a cigar box growing up, and my grandma kept the crayons at her house in a cigar box, too! They are handy little things!

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  22. Dria S says

    June 14, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    Absolutely adorable, I love the artwork that was from your crib and from your hubbies nursery how unique is that! The colors you used are fantastic, love the whole room you did an incredible job!

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  23. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    June 15, 2013 at 7:06 am

    such a fabulous and happy room! and guess what- just bought the same bambi plaques at a yard sale and not sure what i will do with them but i couldn’t leave them!!!!!

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  24. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    June 15, 2013 at 7:06 am

    such a fabulous and happy room! and guess what- just bought the same bambi plaques at a yard sale and not sure what i will do with them but i couldn’t leave them!!!!!

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  25. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    June 15, 2013 at 7:06 am

    such a fabulous and happy room! and guess what- just bought the same bambi plaques at a yard sale and not sure what i will do with them but i couldn’t leave them!!!!!

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  26. Tiffany says

    June 15, 2013 at 7:49 am

    You did such a great job. I love the salmon dresser and the refinished mirror. I’m a new follower!

    craftingafairytale.blogspot.com

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  27. Mindie Hilton says

    June 15, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Love it! thanks for sharing at bacon time.

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  28. suzanne kay says

    June 16, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    You are so very talented Jenna!! It is truly a gift to be able to come up with such neat ideas! Thanks for sharing them at One Sharendipity Place!

    Sue @ thet2women.com

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  29. Jamie {Better With Age} says

    June 16, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    I LOVE all these projects you’ve done. Gorgeous nursery!!
    Jamie

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  30. Carissa Rasmussen says

    June 17, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    such bright fun colors!

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  31. Stevie from GardenTherapy.ca says

    June 17, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    just adorable and perfectly balanced. I just finished doing up our nursery and while it’s totally different – I just love the vintage you used!

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  32. Dawna Motz says

    June 18, 2013 at 8:59 am

    What a perfect nursery!! I love all the sentimental touches from your childhood and great finds that bring it all together! So cute!!

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  33. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    June 18, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    Cute, cute, cute. I love the bright cheery colors and you did a great job pulling everything together. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  34. Alexis Middleton says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:43 am

    I absolutely LOVE that you included things from your nursery. What a great idea! I love the color you chose for the dresser too. Looks great!

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  35. Desiree Fisher says

    June 19, 2013 at 2:19 am

    Love to bold color.

    Desiree @ YourCraftyFriend

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  36. Kathryn Ferrie says

    June 19, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    Everything about this is just ADORABLE!! I can’t even pick a favorite part because there are so many. I love the giant pompoms, the dresser and the crib skirt…plus everything else! Nice job!

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  37. Gail Wilson says

    June 20, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    how sweet! LOVE the bambi art with the photo in the middle of it all… awwwwwwwwwww

    gail

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  38. [email protected] says

    June 21, 2013 at 1:11 am

    So cute! I love it all!

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  39. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.com says

    June 22, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    Lots of interesting features in this room. The salmon dresser and curtains really “pop.” It looks comfortable and cozy.

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  40. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    June 24, 2013 at 10:15 am

    Lovely! You will be one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  41. Anna says

    September 1, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    I love the color combination and all the vintage accessories. Love your blog, found you from my Front Porch to Yours

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 3, 2013 at 2:51 pm

      Thank you so much, Anna! I love all the colors in this room – its perfect for a nursery! I am so happy you found me!

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  42. Tania says

    November 2, 2013 at 10:57 am

    What a sweet nursery! I popped over here after going through your beautiful home tour. I absolutely LOVE this room. My favorite part is the little vintage Bambi wall hangings. I see these every now and then at thrift stores and always thought they would be sweet in an up-to-date, modern baby’s room!

    Tania

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      November 5, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      Oh, thank you, Tania! I just love those vintage Bambi wall hangings! I am soooo glad that my mother-in-law hung onto them!

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  43. Alicia says

    November 27, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    Your room is so cute! I was wondering if you could tell me what gray color you used? I am getting ready to build a house and love that gray.
    Thank you!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      December 1, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks, Alicia! That gray is Stonington Gray by Benjamin Moore. It is also what is in my bathroom. However, I went to Home Depot and had them mix the color in their Behr paint.

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  44. Denise says

    December 28, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    Was that dresser a dresser or was it a buffet that you turned into a dresser? I’ve seen these before and they were buffets. Just inquisitive.

    Thanks

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      December 29, 2014 at 6:53 pm

      Hey Denise! Yep, its technically a buffet, we just use it as a dresser!

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  45. Denise Edwards says

    December 28, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    Was this a buffet before you made it into a dresser? I have seen many like this and they were buffets. Just inquisitive.
    Thank you

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      December 29, 2014 at 6:53 pm

      Yep, it was a buffet!

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