Big Boy Room Redo

What to do with the sweet baby nursery your boy is outgrowing? Take a walk on the wild side, with a whimsical and chic nature scheme.

The nursery previously had a vaguely South of France meets Morocco design, with chocolate walls and pale blue accessories. A scalloped edged shade blocked out light but gapped where it met the window frame. The bed was a lovely old French daybed—fine for a baby’s room but too delicate for a rough-and-tumble boy.

Jean Allsopp; Stylist: Molly Clark

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Before: Baby Boy Blue

The nursery previously had a vaguely South of France meets Morocco design, with chocolate walls and pale blue accessories. A scalloped edged shade blocked out light but gapped where it met the window frame. The bed was a lovely old French daybed―fine for a baby’s room but too delicate for a rough-and-tumble boy.

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A room designed for an infant is bound to reflect Mom’s tastes more than the child’s. But as a baby grows into a toddler and develops his own interests, it’s time to treat him to a room he can call his own. By choosing a broad theme that leaves room for imagination rather than a single idea like trucks or dinosaurs, this makeover satisfies both mother and child. Even Daddy likes it.

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2 of 11 The nursery previously had a vaguely South of France meets Morocco design, with chocolate walls and pale blue accessories. A scalloped edged shade blocked out light but gapped where it met the window frame. The bed was a lovely old French daybed—fine for a baby’s room but too delicate for a rough-and-tumble boy.