This past weekend we took the first real steps toward turning one room into a big-girl bedroom and creating a new nursery for the baby. It feels good to finally make progress on a plan that’s been in my head for a while.
On Friday we placed an order for all the big-girl furniture from Pottery Barn Kids. I debated what kind of bed would work best, and ultimately chose a daybed with a trundle. I grew up with a daybed and loved its versatility: it’s a comfortable place to lounge during the day, and the trundle offers a low, practical sleeping option for sleepovers or for sharing the room someday. I’m even thinking Miss A might start out sleeping on the trundle, since it sits low to the floor and feels cozy for a younger child.
Madeline Daybed & Trundle from Pottery Barn Kids
One of the main reasons I went with a daybed is the floor space it preserves. Her room is the largest among the kid and guest bedrooms, and it also doubles as our informal playroom since we don’t have a dedicated play space. Leaving as much open floor area as possible was a priority so there’s room for toys, play mats, and active play.
I haven’t settled on bedding yet — I’m looking for something sweet and feminine but also durable and easy to wash. If you have recommendations for pretty, child-friendly bedding—patterns, fabrics, or stores—I’d love to hear them. Right now I’m leaning toward soft florals or subtle stripes that coordinate with turquoise and pink accents.
Below is the inspiration board I created for Miss A’s nursery in our home, which captures the color palette and mood I’m working toward.
Turquoise and Pink Girl’s Room Inspiration Board
You can also take a visual tour of the finished nursery for more ideas and layout inspiration.
Pink & Turquoise Nursery
I’m weighing whether to keep the existing artwork, pom-pom garlands, and most of the decorations in place, or to refresh the look entirely. Part of me wants to reuse what we already have, either in Miss A’s updated room or in the baby’s nursery, while another part of me is tempted to start fresh with a slightly different theme. Either option has pros and cons: reusing items saves money and preserves sentimental touches, while redecorating lets me tailor each room’s style more specifically.
We’re also removing the dark wood crib and dresser from Miss A’s room. I’m considering giving the crib a fresh finish for the new baby’s room—perhaps a soft, all-natural chalky paint to lighten it up and match the upcoming pastel palette. Chalk paint can create a gentle, timeless look that works well in nurseries.
Girl Bedroom Inspiration from Lay Baby Lay
For the new nursery walls I’m leaning toward a pale robin’s egg blue. It’s soft and calming—classic nursery territory—and easy to pair with turquoise, pink, or neutral accents. I’m well aware this may send my partner into mock despair over yet another blue-green wall, but it’s a color that keeps drawing me in for a baby room.
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This weekend we also donated an old queen mattress and box springs that had been serving as a guest bed. It felt good to clear that out—space is at a premium now that one of the extra bedrooms will become the baby’s room. We still have a double mattress in the other guest room, so guests will be covered without crowding the middle bedroom.
Next on my to-do list is a thorough declutter and reorganization of that middle room. I’ve been storing decor and overflow items there for the past two years, so I’ll need to sort, donate, and stash things away before the new furniture arrives. At least now I’ll have space to move the crib and dresser in as soon as the daybed is delivered.
After more than two years of waiting, it’s exciting to finally assign purpose to that middle bedroom. I’m looking forward to the transformation—both the functional changes and the cozy, playful aesthetic that will make both Miss A and the baby feel at home.
Time to get cleaning, organizing, and planning bedding—let the nesting begin.