White Mosaic in the Nursery

December 16, 2013

When we bought this home in the summer, we had plans to turn this room into an office, but we’re so much happier to transform it into a nursery in the coming months. We have a direction for this room, but not a complete mood board put together yet. I think that will be one of the first posts of the new year. So far, we have painted the crib and this weekend we painted the room taking it from blue:

To a peaceful white:

The nursery is on the main floor (right across from our bedroom) and so while we thought about color schemes and accents on this level, the nursery was right in the middle of the plan. We have a dark navy, sophisticated green, and a light gray-ish taupe already on this level. We’re leaning toward a charcoal grasscloth wallpaper for our bedroom right now (mmm) and the nursery seemed like the perfect place for a highlight. Ace Hardware’s “White Mosaic” is a beautiful, perfect white I’m so glad I stumbled upon.

Whites are kind of hard, you know. There are so many and so many undertones. White Mosaic looked the purest. No gray undertones, no yellows, or blues. Just a beautiful calm white. Being a part of the Ace Blogger panel, we used the opportunity to use their Clark + Kensington’s paint and primer in one (in eggshell) again–the same brand that we used for our great room and stand by it being a good budget brand, starting at just $25/gallon.

As you can see, we bought an unfinished wood dresser from Ikea too (the Tarva). Our friends actually bought it and it didn’t fit in their space so we bought it off of them and are excited to put some sort of finish to it as the rest of the room comes together. The next project in here is actually removing the carpet and laying new floors and painting all the trim and the doors the same white in a glossier sheen–but that’s another post for another day. ;)

Of course the best part of working with Ace Hardware is sharing the love with our neighbors and you, too. Today, $100 Ace Hardware gift card is up for grabs to one lucky reader. You can use it on or toward anything your DIY heart desires. Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Giveaway runs through Thursday, December 19th at 10pm MST. Take Luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

We’ve partnered with Ace Hardware as a part of their Ace Blogger Panel. Ace has provided us with the tools and materials necessary to complete this project and all opinions are our own.

ace hardware, giveaway, nursery, paint colors, white

filed under:

— Hide Comments

+ Show Comments

What do you think?

ingresos pasivos says:
June 16, 2016 at 10:15 pm
This design is wicked! You certainly know how to keep a reader
entertained. Between your wit and your videos, I was almost
moved to start my own blog (well, almost…HaHa!) Fantastic job.
I really enjoyed what you had to say, and more
than that, how you presented it. Too cool!
Reply
Urban Wife says:
December 16, 2013 at 2:55 pm
I love the simplicity of pure white. I can’t wait to see what you dream up with the Tarva dresser and the rest of the room. I’ve seen a few gorgeous hacks online as I’m sure you also have too. :)
Reply
- Urban Wife says:
  December 16, 2013 at 2:56 pm
  Tarva dresser hacks, just to clarify…not room hacks. Ugh #mommybrain
  Reply
Jennifer BNHblog says:
December 16, 2013 at 10:19 am
I’m due June 1st and all I have on the brain are nurseries and all things baby related! So fun to see this nursery coming together. I’d go for white walls and natural woods, too!
Reply
Kristen says:
December 16, 2013 at 7:32 am
Have you guys considered leaving the dresser unfinished, or at least looking unfinished by putting some sort of sealer on it? I think it he natural tone looks so beautiful against the white.
Reply
- Julia Marcum says:
  December 16, 2013 at 7:53 am
  I think so too! We have no plans for the dresser right now. Although I didn’t put on the hardware that came with it on purpose knowing we’ll likely do SOMETHING! Inspiration hasn’t struck yet though.
  Reply
- Kim @ Yellow Brick Home says:
  December 17, 2013 at 9:13 am
  I agree – the natural wood tone looks so sweet for a nursery! I know whatever you do, I’ll be all, I love it!
  By the way, I really like white for the nursery walls – I always thought if we ever had a human kiddo, we’d go with white walls. So calm. So serene.
  Reply
Elisa Self says:
December 16, 2013 at 6:20 am
Oops, I’m due before you (only a few weeks it sounds!) and our office is, well.. still looking exactly like it did when we found out in August. Hah. But sounds like you have big plans! And new flooring.. color me impressed.
Reply
- Julia Marcum says:
  December 16, 2013 at 7:52 am
  Our flooring project that we’re starting after the new year (details coming!) will surely take us a long time so we’re knocking out any little thing we can before that starts. Congrats on your little one, too! So sweet!
  Reply
Meagan @ Meagan Tells All says:
December 16, 2013 at 6:13 am
That carpet looks kinda scary! Can’t wait to see this room come together! Can you even imagine that this time next year you might be planning on getting the girls to share a room!? It was the BEST decision for us to move Ellie in before her first birthday. Those two sleep better together than alone. It’s amazing!
Reply
- Julia Marcum says:
  December 16, 2013 at 7:49 am
  The carpet throughout the house is pretty atrocious. Can’t WAIT to rip it up. I think that is so cute and interesting that your girls sleep so well together. We have no plans of putting the two girls in the same room until they ask (if that ever happens), but who knows what the future holds.
  Reply

Staining our Douglas Fir Shelves–A Different Ballgame! »

« Gift Guide for the DIYer + Home-Lover

all the latest

We believe we should all love where we live.

We’re a couple of homebodies, working to uncover the home our home wants to be. And we’re so happy to have you here.

HI! We're Chris + Julia

Semihandmade

Our wood grain Shaker cabinet fronts were designed for busy, high-traffic homes like ours. Clad with durable textured thermofoils, this line is compatible with Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgon, and Besta cabinets from IKEA. It's the perfect, practical way to add the warmth of wood to all the rooms of your home.

Collaborations

learn more

Loloi

We have teamed up with Loloi to create a line of rugs that are as affordable as they are beautiful. This collection houses a great mix of traditional and modern rugs, in cottage-y colorways, as well as vintage-inspired beauties that you’ll want to roll out in every room.

Collaborations

learn more

ProperTee

For the Homebody in everybody, ProperTee is our line of cozy/cool apparel, branded with odes to staying in and celebrating the indoors.

Collaborations

learn more

STUGA

We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.

Collaborations

learn more

Sales

Dairy Free Party Appetizer – Cucumber & Bacon Bites

Recipes

Shop Small Business Saturday — Gift Ideas From The Small But Mighty

Gift Guides!

The Best Black Friday Deals 2023

Sales

The Art of Holiday Gift Wrapping

Holiday

What Size Rug Do I Need For My Bedroom? Living Room? Dining Room?

Design

My Thanksgiving Menu & Cooking Schedule (Printable Included!) Free of Gluten, Grain, and Dairy

Chris Cooks

Gift Ideas For Stocking Stuffers — Let’s Be Honest, This is The Best Part

Gift Guides!

Load More

Reader Faves

SHop all

What We're Right Now

Looking for our favorite things? A place to shop our home room by room, or just catch up on what Julia's wearing / loving right now? Browse the CLJ shop.

Loving

Love Where You Live

In an industry that often feels designed to make you discontent, we want this to be place you come for inspiration, ideas, and encouragement to make the space you're already in feel like home.

Love Stories

read all posts

looking for inspiration?

The next project we’re checking off our 2023 project list is the mudroom! This used to be the laundry room until we built out a much bigger, better laundry room upstairs. So, in the meantime, this space has been exclusively Cricket’s room. Cricket will still have a special space here, but we’re transforming this dingy […]

Inspiration I’m Looking to For The Mudroom

Design

7 Incredible Dark Green Paint Colors for Interiors

Design

Everything we did, ate and saw in London

Inspiration

All of the Different Wallpaper I have Used

updates

Want to do what we do? Get the tools, mentorship, and training to be a Good Influencer professionally.

Learn With Us

LEarn more

SEARCH THE BLOG

We've been doing this since 2009 and we've posted a whopping 24145+ blog posts and counting. You might need a little help searching, huh?

looking for something?

find stuff like:

Can We Send You Our Love Letter?

Another way for us to stay in touch! Joining our weekly newsletter gives you access to exclusive content, never-before-seen photos, your questions answered, and our favorite DIYs. Sign up below!

Follow Along on Instagram

Welcome to our online community where we've posted home, DIY, style, renovations, and family since '09. Renovating our #cljmoderncottage in Idaho and headed for new adventures in Raleigh, NC. #cljfam #cljtransformations