Sep 282011
 

stuffed soft baby toy in cradle

Heirloom display of baby keepsakes is a gentle reminder of infancy. A vintage nursery is a gentle reminder of simple days of the past. Combine the baby keepsakes and a vintage nursery with elegance and you have a room that make adults ‘sigh’ over more than just the baby sleeping in the crib!

Whether you use vintage inspired reproductions or the real thing, don’t overdo the theme. A touch of ruffles and lace, fabrics in faded colors, and soft patina of vintage pieces give a nursery that nostalgic look. Vintage never goes out of style so in a few years, you can change a few accessories or pieces of furniture and have a new room with little expense.

Rather than farmhouse or shabby chic, here are a few visions of elegance for a baby nursery.

baby nursery ideas for vintage nursery design

Add an iron crib, use soft faded colors, and roll out an area rug and you have an elegant look in this vintage room.

baby nursery ideas with vintage cradle

Netting adds simple elegance to this sweet vintage cradle. Love the wallpaper and whitewashed floor and ceiling.

baby nursery ideas with vintage bookcase

Vintage bookcase mixes well with elegant fabrics in the nursery.

baby nursery storage ideas in vintage inspired baby nursery

Soft colors, baskets, and simple lines on the nightstand say vintage nursery. Very inviting!

red checked fabric lounge chair in vintage baby nursery

Vintage dresser is surrounded by framed pages from all time favorite children’s book by Shel Silverstein.

baby nursery ideas for vintage nursery design

Antique mirrored dresser and tufted chair add glitz and glamour to this vintage inspired nursery.

baby nursery ideas for vintage nursery with heirloom baby clothing

dear lillie is one of my favorites. Always classic, sophisticated design full of charm. Vintage inspiration with simple elegance.

dear lillie baby nursery with wicker moses basket basinet and iron baby crib

Another wonderful look at a dear lillie room. Vintage inspired Moses basket bassinet next to the iron crib. Beautiful!