Mid century style can get very pricey, but a modern style nursery doesn’t have to empty out your savings account. Here is a mid-century style nursery for under $1000–with nods to Spage-age and the Atomic Era.
Here’s how to get the look: Use 50′s style pattern reproductions to make pillows, curtains and bedding for your little one–or if you’ve got a little extra cash to spend, scour Etsy for ready-made versions. Add some practical furniture with clean lines–Ikea is always a good place to start. Include some original 50′s style artwork and an iconic piece (like the Eames-style rocker) and include a modern mobile and some sheepskin or flokati throws/rugs to warm up the place.
As for paint color, keep it nice n’ white–or opt for very light shades of aqua.
Pendant light by FiligreeCreations $40
Glicee Print by JennSki $35
Curtians $70 per panel
Himmeli Mobile by AMradio on Etsy $53
Crib $289
Rocking Chair $185
Mandel dresser $289
Atomic Drawing on newspaper $7.00
Sheepskin $30
Rocking Horse $33
Pillows $25 (each)
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$962.00
Hi Justina!
I’m also a huge fan of the Craigslist/Flea Market/Garage Sale route. Here in Southern California, modernist and vintage quirk is always popping up and quite often, it’s well underpriced. Certainly you have to sift and be a little patient but hey, if you start early you’ve got 9 months!
@Brandon- true– I’m a big fan of the thrifted route as well-not a day goes by that I don’t scour craigslist! That being said, here in SO CAL i rarely find mid-century pieces I’d categorize as ‘well underpriced’ –i find it all to be super expensive, actually– sometimes if you go quite a bit inland you can find some deals–but it’s true–the thrifted/vintage route is always my preference, too.