Design Inspiration: Celebrity Nurseries

Just because we don't all have celebrity-sized bank accounts doesn't mean we can't have homes that look like a million bucks.  I routinely tear out pictures of rooms I like from magazines to save in an inspiration binder for when I actually have a house.  {Well, in theory I save them in a binder ~ in reality, I save them in a pile somewhere, and I have a binder still in the Target bag from when I bought it}.  Sometimes the pictures I save feature celeb homes, and sometimes they're just pictures I come across in a Women's Day-type magazine.  The pictures may feature a piece of furniture I adore, a color scheme I'd like to copy, or a whole room set-up that I could draw inspiration from.  I like to think about how I'd design every room in my future house, but one of my favorite groups of pictures to save are the baby nurseries.

Baby nurseries of the rich and famous can range from over-the-top and opulent to simple and serene.  Most of them have at least a few elements you could duplicate in your own house.


Elegant
Luxe fabrics, grown-up worthy color palates, and decadent details

The nursery where Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's twins lay their little heads is actually not as extravagant as I would have expected from the diva, although I'm sure she selected the finest fabrics and furniture that money can buy.  Save for the chandelier and the almost life-sized giraffe, the room is actually kind of understated {by Mariah Carey standards, anyway} ~ creamy neutrals, sage greens, and baby pinks complete the whole color scheme.

Rascal Flatts singer Jay DeMarcus and wife Allison also decorated their daughter's nursery in beautiful neutrals ~ creams, tans, golds, and pinky-beiges.  Although the two crystal chandeliers and what appear to be crushed velvet golden-hued drapes might be a bit over-the-top, I do love the intricate, vintage-y carvings on baby Madeline's crib.

Unique
Anything goes ~ whimsical themes, bright colors, and special touches that no one else has

Back in 2008, Christina Aguilera took an eclectic approach to decorating baby Max's room ~ video game-style mural on the wall, lots of teddy bears, and an enormous "Man in the Moon" fixture {which was actually featured on stage during her tour the year before}.  Most of us can't ~ or won't ~ get our hands on a 10-foot scowling moon for baby's room, but the darling round white crib is definitely worth considering.

When Manny Ramirez played for the Red Sox, he decked out his son's room in their Boston condo with {what else} full-on baseball decor.  A hand-painted mural of Fenway Park under the lights ~ complete with a scoreboard, cheering fans in the stands, a twinkling dark blue sky, and the famous Citgo sign ~ covered the walls and ceiling.  A baseball-themed boys' room?  Perfect!

Traditional
Soft colors, comfortable furniture, child-friendly decor

Marcia Cross's twin daughters' nursery has a spa-like vibe to it, doesn't it?  Dusty purple walls + clean white furniture and detailing = a calming environment to bond in with your baby {with comfortable matching armchairs to slump in during those 3 a.m. feedings and all night scream-a-thons}.

The nursery Jessica Alba pulled together for new baby Haven is bright and breezy, with sporadic pops of color {note the multi-colored staggered picture frames and bright-blue bookshelves}.  With a sturdy woven area rug and decor that isn't too matchy-matchy, baby Haven's room could easily belong to any kid in the neighborhood.

The last two pictures show Brooke Burke's shabby chic nursery for daughter Heaven Rain.  A classic pink-and-white palette, wood-beamed ceiling, plush daybed for mom to rest in and Heaven to grow into, and plenty of country-chic details make this simple design scheme simply fabulous.
 

My Favorite
 A little bit of this and a little bit of that become a stunning, personalized space

As if Ali Landry, former beauty queen, wasn't perfect enough ~ she also created an amazing, enviable room for her baby girl Estela.  The room featured is actually Estela's playroom, but the plush, pretty decor could easily be used in a nursery.  Using pinks and yellows, stripes and florals, Ali makes the room flow by keeping everything in the same color family.  Overstuffed armchairs and comfy-looking pillows make the space inviting, and personal touches {framed original Barbie sketches; baby dresses worn by Ali and Estela hanging on the wall} personalize it.  Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.

And there you have it ~ a range of nurseries for the Hollywood set that run the gamut from completely classic to out-of-this-world.  While you and I may or may not be able to afford the exact furniture, linens, and interior designers that the stars can, with some creativity and resourcefulness, you can create the room of your dreams!  Pull inspiration from everywhere around you to create color palettes, themes and personal touches that make the room yours.

xoxo
Bean

{photo credits:  momfinds.com; people.com; hookedonhouses.net; boston.com; people.com; people.com; qualitybath.com; newarrivalsinc.com; people.com; people.com}