One Print, Three Rooms

I often get asked the question, “How do you come up with your idea boards?” And it’s actually not as difficult as you’d think. Most of the time my clients have a few items that I can use as inspiration for the rest of the space. One of my favorite jumping-off points is a great print or piece of art. For example, this amazing alphabet print from Etsy seller Ampersand:

I actually feel like I have trouble focusing my finds because there are so many different directions I can go with any given space, so I thought it might be fun to show you how one piece of art could belong in three very different rooms.

To kick things off here is the first space in the series:

Sources:

Paint – Behr Billowy Down
Seaglass Pillow – Crate & Barrel
Fern Pillow – Etsy seller Deid Goods
Crib – Pottery Barn Kids
Bumper – Little Auggie
(not a fan of bumpers? They have a great crib skirt as well!)
Fitted Crib Sheets – Little Auggie
Fox Plushie – Pretty Little Things
Rug – Crate & Barrel
Mobile – Etsy seller Lil Sprout Creations
Curtains – Land of Nod
Lamp – Etsy seller Helen Rawlinson
Hand Knit Squishies – Etsy Seller Sheila Likes to Knit

Stay tuned for the next space on Wednesday, and don’t worry all of you mamas of boys – this print definitely calls for a decidedly girly space, but the next series will be all about the little guys!

Edit: Angela requested a total price for each idea board for comparison. This bad boy comes in at $1338.95, although a large portion of that is the Pottery Barn crib. A similar and less expensive crib can be found here, which would make the price $1014.94.

http://www.withtwocats.com

Do you need an idea board for your space or event? Click here and I’ll have one to you lickity split!

Categories: Decor, Etsy, One Print Three Rooms, Toys, Wall Art

Posted by: spearmint baby

Comments (8)

5:28 pm April 11, 2011
spearmint baby

i love this- how pretty! can't wait to see the next space!
1:03 am April 12, 2011
Megan

love it! so colorful!
2:03 am April 12, 2011
Lauren @ with two cats

Thanks! I sometimes wish I could have ten nurseries in my house so that I could decorate them ten different ways. I'm a bit addicted. Thank goodness for idea boards!
3:39 am April 12, 2011
Angela

Very pretty!!!

I am wondering…is it possible to include a final price with each listing? (Before tax and shipping, since we all live in different places.) I would love to be able to compare each look economically as well as visually, without having to add up all of the items each time.

Just a suggestion!

Thanks!

~A
2:03 pm April 12, 2011
Lauren @ with two cats

Hmmm…great idea Angela! I'll see what I can do.
1:41 pm April 13, 2011
Jaana

This lovely Etsy lady was also featured in this week's Kansas City Sunday paper! How coincidental!
3:25 pm April 13, 2011
Angela

Thanks, Lauren!
8:14 pm April 15, 2011
katherine

I love all three board! You are so talented. And I think it is not hard for you because you have a real eye for design but for those like me it is very hard. That's why I copy ideas I find from people like you. Thanks for sharing.