I wish this book had been out when I did my nursery! Luckily, I am planning on remodeling my house in a year and will be able to use some of these ideas for my girls’ rooms. 
What I love about the styles in this book is that they are not at all babyish; they are sophisticated, yet serene and perfect for kids. You can almost use this book for your entire family’s bedrooms. My favorite is what they call “Audacious Vintage.” It is a combination of florals, antique art and hand-crafted items, like the hand-hooked rug! There is a mix of florals and stripes, so it is very updated, rather than grandmotherly. There are so many interesting ideas, like adding lucite furniture (end tables and magazine holders, etc.) which if you think about it, is perfect for kids! Clean, fun and tres chic! This book has totally inspired me — you can mix the ideas to suit your own style. For example, I am incorporating the lucite furniture into the Audacious Vintage look! This book isn’t just a bunch of beautiful pictures (which it also is), but it is an amazing how-to guide to get the look you want. Chapter 2 is named “a design formula,” and it gives you step-by-step instructions on how to build a room, like determining your style, picking a focal point, color combinations, deciding the mood and how to choose wall treatments, among other strategies. Even if you are not in the market for a new room, this would make a wonderful gift for expectant parents. At Amazon
I’m having a baby girl this December and I have been going crazy (in a good way) decorating her nursery. My favorite thing in it is a gorgeous chandelier that I had installed today. Solid colors for the crib bedding allow you not to have a theme in the room and the best thing is that you can mix and match.