When the Loft Becomes the Nursery

A one bedroom apartment- with a loft.

And a baby on the way.

Time to rethink the space 

for the arrival of this little guy.

Some vintage goods-- 

already had the chalkboard shelf.

Jerusalem cross purchased in Bethlehem.
Metal framed salvage piece-
the painted mill

Goal- reuse, repurpose, gender neutral.
Recliner rocker- Buy Buy Baby-

(don't think they carry it anymore- got the last one)

Galvanized magazine holder for
animal friends storage 
(Target had one awhile ago)
This one was found at Goodwill

Crib-Amazon
Crib

Foldup shelving units  

(very old Target purchase- 

like maybe 10 years at least)

Tufted Storage ottoman -great extra seating

Vintage mini-globe

So the loft is all ceiling and 

very open and with lots of LIGHT.

Not too cozy, not too private, 

and no way to regulate lighting.

So 98" Gray IKEA drapes-----
Gray drapes 

with the stringer thingy (also IKEA)
Wire curtain rod

 attached to the walls.

Used clips to attach the drapes.
Clips for curtains

Can open them. 

But in a rental- a great option 

for "making a room when there isn't one".

Storage baskets.

Some from Target and Home Goods.

And using what you got.

Changing Table- 
older model Crate and Barrel Buffet

(great storage inside)

Vintage DC map framed-  
the painted mill
Oh the places you'll go! 

Grandpa's oak dresser for storage

IKEA modern white lamp

table lamp

A photo of daddy

Needed a very small spot to set

 a Bubba of water and a phone

Used a swivel piano stool with a tapestry cover

topped with a hammered aluminum tray

to give some stability for things placed here.

On the landing to the loft- 

added a vintage map garland

And the visual prayer for this child.

"For this child I prayed; 

and the Lord hath given me

 my petition which I asked of him."

1 Samuel 1:27

Youngest daughter Sara with grandson- Levi

a few hours old

Levi with daddy

Home and just chillin'

Welcome to the Loft Nursery- Levi
 We love you already!