Cribs & Nursery Furniture

[Sebski]

Which designer did you choose for your nursery and what style crib? If possible, can you please post some pictures? Trying to narrow down my options and settle on a set. Thanks! :D

[bombedier]

I went with this set from Babies R Us

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d820b3127cce91b8acda931100000016108IasmzFw5Z-
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d820b3127cce91b8aced121600000026108IasmzFw5Z-

Bergamo (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002VYQV6/qid=1120073087/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_6/103-3159106-0837412?v=glance&s=baby)

[StClaire]

If we were having a boy we were going to go with this Sheffield collection from Bonavita. It is gorgeous and will look awesome as a full size bed.
http://www.dagermans.com/images/furniture/bonavita/sheffield1.jpg

But it's a girl so we ended up getting the Cottage 4 in 1 crib by Sorelle.
http://sorellefurniture.com/images2/Cribs/190.jpg

[Cohl]

Our furniture was from Babys Dreamhttp://www.babysdream.com/img_product/genext_collection_b.jpg

http://www.babysdream.com/img_product/chan_gn_2_b.jpg

It's the generation next design.

[StClaire]

Cohl I love that set. We nearly bought that one instead. We were going back and forth. Beautiful choice!

[Cohl]

Thanks! We love it!

[celina]

We’re getting this crib…
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000W3ZXM.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg
it’s less honey like/bright in person.

The 10-drawer dresser (the top will be used as the changing table) and full sized bed were passed down to me when my grandmother passed away. They’ve been restored and the hardware has been changed.

The bookcase and rocking horse were made by DH’s grandfather.

Or nursery has a lot of history. :D

[Sebski]

Beautiful furniture ladies! I'm heading out again this weekend in the hopes of finding 'the' set. :)

Keep the pictures coming!

[LeslieR]

Crib:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d825b3127cce91af735ec9d700000026108DbtGLls0A
Simmons Meridian

Hi-lo dresser and hutch:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d825b3127cce91af729708b600000026108DbtGLls0A
Simmons Cambridge

Armoire:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d825b3127cce91af7370c9f900000035118DbtGLls0A
Simmons Cambridge

[wildcat]

We bought Bambino furniture (which is a line by Ragazzi) from Babyland (specialty baby store).

We got this crib (but all of the furniture in cherry which isn't shown):
http://www.thechildrensshop.net/Infants_Furniture_Graphics/Bambino_312C.jpg

this double dresser:
http://www.kidsdecor.net/ProductImages/bambino/bambino-crib-snowdrift-sm.JPG

and this nightstand:
http://www.kidsdecor.net/ProductImages/bambino/bambino-bed-caramella-sm.JPG

Hopefully it gets here soon and I can post pics of it actually in the nursery!

[amtaylor]

We bought the 3-in-1 Natural Pine crib and dresser by Delta. They carry it at Babies R Us.. it's beautiful in person and Delta's customer service is AMAZING! They sent us a new part in less than a week to replace the catch on the drop side since it wasn't locking exactly as we would like it to.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0006FKK4K.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000067PWA.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

There's also a combo unit, but we didn't order it:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002L50JS.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[JRPAGV]

Bump... would love to see more nursery furniture and to know where you bought it. :)

[cat_loverpq]

All of your furniture is beautiful, ladies! However, I noticed this was posted in the first *sticky* on the Family Planning boards:

In an effort to make the All Things Family boards a little less cluttered and to be sensitive to our members that are still TTC, we ask that posts on cribs, nurseries, and all other things of this nature be kept in the parenting section. Thank you so much for your cooperation.

~The Constant Chatter Moderators


So you might want to have this thread moved to the Parenting section. ;)

[JRPAGV]

So you might want to have this thread moved to the Parenting section.
I noticed that sticky too. I think this thread was started by the OP before it was posted. I actually started to post a thread on this topic (cribs) today in the Parenting section, but remembered this post. It may get more replies if it's moved over to Parenting.

ETA: I contacted a mod to request that this be moved.

[MrsTazlvr]

Moved! Thanks ladies. Feel free to PM me with any others you find in FP that belong in Parenting. :)

[lml41981]

We ordered the Sophia crib from Munire. It isn't on their website and we didn't get to see it in the store (we saw other Munire cribs and decided the quality would probably be comparable).

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d831b3127cce924d1771d3c300000016108IbuHDlm1aE

Next week, we'll be ordering the Berkeley Extra-Wide dresser from PBK in the white color. We'll put the changing pad on top.
http://a293.g.akamai.net/7/293/5910/0010/image1.styleinamerica.com/pkecimgs/images/products/200529/0007/img20m.jpg

[eli1126]

lml

The furniture you chose is beautiful! Are you going to post pics when it's all done?

Beth

[ktdelsur]

We're ordering our nursery furniture this weekend! I've only seen it in person once at a Maternity Fair, and there is a slight chance I might see something else similar that I like once I get to this store this weekend, but right now this is our choice.

It is the Ellis Collection by Simplicity. It's sold at JCPenney and I *think* Target, but we got an amazing deal through a private baby store here about 45 minutes away from our house. Cheaper than JCPenney for the same set.

4-in-1 crib, changing tower and dresser in Cherry:
http://www.simplicityforchildren.com/images/products/8674C/8674C_detailpage.jpg
http://www.simplicityforchildren.com/images/products/8300ELC/8300ELC_detailpage.jpg
http://www.simplicityforchildren.com/images/products/8400ELC/8400ELC_detailpage.jpg

ETA: here's our glider. Haven't gotten it yet but will probably get this one from BRU. (The Jardin one.) This one is JCPenney's but looks exactly the same even though it is a tad bit more pricey than the one from BRU. Anyone have either one and can vouch for it? I sat in the one at BRU and loved it instantly.
http://a581.g.akamai.net/7/581/175/2005040510/cache4.jcpenney.com/images/regular/0900631b80ab862aR.jpg

[torch76]

I just ordered my crib this week! It's the Jenny Lind crib from The Land of Nod. They have free shipping on cribs right now by the way. I love the traditional, vintage look. I got antique white.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d900b3127cce934795438fd700000015109WcNmbXQ

I might get this matching dresser also but I'm still shopping around.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d900b3127cce9347954f8fdb00000016109WcNmbXQ

[Sebski]

I completely forgot about coming back here and posting the set we finally decided on. We went with the Toscana line from Ragazzi:

http://www.ragazzi.com/nursery/xlarge/4300_Cherry.jpg

Just the crib and dresser w/ changing table top part. Wish we could fit the armoire, but the rooms too small for it.

Beautiful furniture ladies! And thank you for moving the thread - I don't get onto this site that often and never would have seen the sticky. :)

[lml41981]

lml

The furniture you chose is beautiful! Are you going to post pics when it's all done?

Beth
But of course. How could I not? ;)

Thank you. :) We're only going with the crib, dresser and glider and ottoman because we've got a small room. Her bookshelf will be somewhere else. We also have a huge Patrick the Pup to snuggle into for storytime when she's a bit older.

[Paula R]

Our furniture was from Babys Dreamhttp://www.babysdream.com/img_product/genext_collection_b.jpg

http://www.babysdream.com/img_product/chan_gn_2_b.jpg

It's the generation next design.


We have the same funiture, only ours in cherry.

[Jane&Andy]

bump :)

[JRPAGV]

Bumping again :)

[e&d]

I just got our crib this weekend! :)

If anyone is in/near Massachusetts, there is a great outlet (I found it through Baby Bargains) called Baby Boudoir Outlet Center in New Bedford, MA. I got the crib there; it had a couple of small scrapes on the paint, which saved us $100. And they gave us the paint to touch it up. Love that. :)

This is the Legacy Bergen County crib. We got it in white.

http://www.childcraftindustries.com/pictures/17611.jpg

We'll probably end up getting the matching double dresser but it's pretty basic so we'll see.

Still looking for the glider and other fun stuff.

[mel7dog]

bump, hoping to see more!

[abbytfox]

I finally get to post! YAY! Here are some pics of our nursery furniture...everything is going to be white. It should be coming around mid-October which will be here before I know it, then I can post on the "Post Pics of Your Nursery" page!
We got this five drawer dresser (in the middle) for lots of storage. It is by Rumble Tuff.
http://www.rumbletuff.com/assets/images/4400N.jpg
This is the changing table and crib made by Pali.
http://www.paliitaly.com/admin/downloadfile.php?type=ProdBig&id=62&lang=USA
http://www.paliitaly.com/admin/downloadfile.php?type=ProdBig&id=95&lang=USA

[mel7dog]

I'd love some more ideas, I'm driving myself crazy over this!

[ginad724]

Our set is a Morigeau-Lepine, which I haven't seen too often. We've been happy with it and it was highly rated by Baby Bargains.

Here's the stock photo, we have it in the antique white. Our dresser is longer and we don't have a hutch. Insted we have a changing table riser (don't know what it's actually called!), which was the best money we spent since both DH and I are tall....no achy backs for us :)

http://images.snapfish.com/3455597923232%7Ffp335%3Enu%3D3233%3E75%3A%3E%3A47% 3EWSNRCG%3D323333729355%3Bnu0mrj

[Ole Miss Bride]

We ordered the Delta Jenny Lind crib in white:
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00005AKUK.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Unbelievably inexpensive, great reviews in Consumer Reports and Baby Bargains, and exactly the look I was wanting!

Here's a kinda crummy picture of it set up:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/umbetsy/crib.jpg
Bear in mind, this pic was taken at my mom's house and not in our nursery (our nursery was damaged during Hurricane Katrina). We're pairing it with an antique dresser we painted white. I can't wait to put it all together!

-Betsy

[kat]

We bought two of these (by Legacy - highly rated by Baby Bargains):


http://store1.yimg.com/I/albee-baby_1870_52396209


Free shipping, no sales tax, on sale.....and I ordered them on a Sunday evening and they arrived (from NY to Chicago) on THURSDAY. Which reminds me....I need to post about my fantastic experiences with Albee Baby over on the Pregnancy boards.....

Although I definitely prefer "simple" lines, I actually preferred the look of other cribs over the one we bought.....but because we were buying two at once, we wanted quality-for-cheap.

[Pink_Converse]

Ole Miss-I love that crib when I see it online. Glad to hear it looks nice in person, I was worried about that. It looks older, like a crib we would have had when we were kids to me.

bombedier- Where did you get that bedding? It's so cute.

[Dasha]

We ordered this furniture from Morigeau-Lepine in the same honey finish as the picture. It makes sense for us to order a convertible cribe since we will not be having any other children after this baby.

http://tinypic.com/fwi2i0.jpg

[psusna]

We have the same crib and chest as Dasha, but in a lighter finish. We didn't get the hutch and I used the chest as the changing table until a month ago. We are very pleased with our selection -- especially the storage under the crib.

I'm so happy I didn't buy a separate changing table.

[Ole Miss Bride]

Pink Converse, I'm very happy with it. I originally wanted the Land of Nod Jenny Lind crib (the one torch76 posted) -- like her, I'm going for a traditional, vintage look. But we're on a pretty tight budget, and I just couldn't justify the extra expense when it's so similar to the Delta. Anyway, I was very pleased when our Delta Jenny Lind arrived from Babies R Us. It's a sweet, little crib, and I don't think it looks a thing like it cost only $109.

-Betsy

[Sophia]

Bumping for more cribs. :)

[mel7dog]

We ordered ours last week! It's Baby's Dream (http://www.babysdream.com/catalog/infinity_col.htm) Infinity Collection. We bought the same two pieces in the picture only in CHERRY

http://www.babysdream.com/img_product/Infinity_collection_b.jpg

Baby's Dream is one of the only 4 companies to recieve an "A" in Baby Bargains, and the furniture was reasonably priced. The crib converts to both a youth and full size bed. It should be here in a few weeks :)

[Pink_Converse]

Mel-Would you mind listing the other 4 that received A's? We are looking for cribs now.

Some of the ones at BRU seems like such rip offs. Where else is there to look at cribs in person?

[IUAlum]

Pink- I'm totally bored at home so glad to help with that request.

Manufacturers that received A's from Baby Bargains (6th edition)
Baby's Dream
Child Craft
Munire
Simmons

Those that got an A-
Berg
Domusindo
Natart
Pali

Heck, I'm on a roll: those that got a B+
A.P. Industries
Bassett
Chanderic
Jardine
Morigeau/Lepine
Ragazzi
Sorelle

B's
Bonavita/Babi Italia
Bratt Decor
Forever Mine
Luna
Simplicity
Stork Craft

B-'s
Alta Baby
Angel Line
Bellini
Cara Mia
Delta
Stokke/Sleepi
Vermont Precision

And come on, C students or worse just don't rate in my book! :D

[Pink_Converse]

Thank you so much!

I'm off to check these out. Any advice on strollers (travel systems), that's the other thing confusing the heck out of me ;) .

[Sophia]

DH & I just bought this crib today.

Baby's Dream Infinity in Chestnut (shown)

http://www.babysdream.com/img_product/Infinity_collection_b.jpg

We got a slightly different chest, though.

Baby's Dream Star Chest/Changing Table in Chestnut

http://www.babysdream.com/img_product/chan_star_m.jpg

[Alanna]

we went with Ragazzi "Sabrina" in antique cream:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df05b3127cce968af02de61d00000016108AbuG7No1ZNG

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df05b3127cce968af028672800000016108AbuG7No1ZNG

baby grand caddy:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df05b3127cce968af02fe61f00000016108AbuG7No1ZNG

[Lily]

*Bump* Thanks for the great info. everyone.

[Hula1974]

bump - these are great!

[mel7dog]

Does anyone know a good place online to buy a bookcase for the nursery? It has to be dark cherry/espresso to match the crib and dresser, I would like 3-4 shelves, and halfway decent quality. I have been looking for days! I like this on from PBK, it is it a little more $$ than I wanted to pay, espeically with shipping.
http://a293.g.akamai.net/7/293/5910/0010/image1.styleinamerica.com/pkecimgs/images/products/200606/0004/img78l.jpg

This is our other furniture (in cherry) if it helps
http://www.babysdream.com/img_product/Infinity_collection_b.jpg

Can anyone point me piont he right direction? TIA :D

[DanaLynn]

Have you looked at Target or Ikea?
I was looking at the Target Ad yesterday and they had some cute furniture.

[mel7dog]

Have you looked at Target or Ikea?
I was looking at the Target Ad yesterday and they had some cute furniture.
I have looked at Target, but haven't seen anything in Cherry. Thanks for the thought!

[Hula1974]

Check an unfinished furniture store. You can stain it any color you want. Bookcases are pretty popular there.

[Spellbound]

My husband and I both wanted a black crib and ended up buying the DaVinci Emily crib in "Ebony." We got it a few weeks ago and absolutely love it.

http://a581.g.akamai.net/7/581/175/2006012712/cache4.jcpenney.com/images/regular/0900631b80d23099R.jpg

[pewee9196]

BUMP

Also How much do you plan to spend on your crib and why? I fell in love with 2 cribs one much less then the other. I am trying to decide if I go with the one I love that is $$$ or the one that is 1/2 the price and I like. TIA!!

[BeachBum]

pewee9196-IMO, if buying the more expensive crib means you'll have to cut back elsewhere then I would buy the cheaper one. If it's jsut a matter of not wanting to spend the money--then only you can decide. IMO, cribs don't "do" much other than sit around and look nice. Pretty much all of them keep baby safely trapped inside. Unless your second choice is something that you don't like, you will forget about your 1st choice and be happy with #2 once it is set up.


Ratings
All of our nursery furniture is from Bratt decor. I see that it only got a "B". I do think Baby Bargains is a great guide, but we are very happy with our set. Style-wise it was the only set that we found that offered the 3 pieces we wanted that was remotely in our price range. I'm just saying, don't let the "B" discourage you from buying :)
Just becuase I'm sure someone will be curious, we wanted a dresser with a changing top--not a changing table, small book case, and crib. This is ours, but all in white.
http://www.brattdecor.com/productimages/BD-DK11R-D1.jpg
http://www.brattdecor.com/productimages/BD-HG31W-D1.jpg
http://www.brattdecor.com/productimages/BD-DK01N-D1.jpg

[magrat]

beachbum I love your choices!

[Heidi9771]

BUMP

Also How much do you plan to spend on your crib and why? I fell in love with 2 cribs one much less then the other. I am trying to decide if I go with the one I love that is $$$ or the one that is 1/2 the price and I like. TIA!!

We plan to spend between $500-$700 on a convertible crib that can transition to a full bed.

After reading the Baby Bargains book, it seemed that most of cribs rated with the best "contruction" were in this price range (Baby's Dream or Munire.)

I am in LOVE with the Munire Newport collection in rubbed black (for a boy, or girl.)

http://www.usababyct.com/images/7900-BLK.jpg

Crib transitioned into full bed:
http://www.debnheir.com/images/Munire/NewprtFull_1.jpg

[Lucy Van Pelt]

We went with the Simplicity Ellis dresser and crib in the honey color. The back piece of the crib was damaged when we received it, but I called the company and they shipped a new piece out and I had it in a week! I'm pretty happy with the furniture quality so far...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/chellichik/dresser.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/chellichik/crib.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/chellichik/crib2.jpg

[pewee9196]

Heidi
I love the Munire Collection. We are going to check out an outlet that carries them. My DH thinks I am crazy.

Beach Bum We would not go without if we splurged on furniture. I am a horder because in 18 months I am changing my career which will directly impact our income. It is not like the furniture will be noticable in that income but I am afraid it will start a spending spree!

[wine_o_girlie]

Heidi & Peewee,

We have that exact same crib for our nursery and we love it! It's a freaking tank. We just got it and everyone who has seen it loves it. :) We're not done with the nursery (little guy due in January) but here's an "in progress" shot to show you the crib:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/mdsusan/P1000100.jpg

[psusna]

Wine_o_Girlie: I LOVE the colors in the room! The bedding is so great! Beautiful room.

[Heidi9771]

wine_o_girlie , I almost died and went to heaven when you posted that pic- I have yet to see it outside of the professional pics that Munire has on the site/resellers use.

Glad to hear it is sturdy! If you wouldn't mind, I'd love to see more pics! Do you think you will get any other additional pieces of furniture from the Newport collection? How long did it take you to get your crib in ( I heard Munire is having shipping delays.)

[fms]

Beautiful furniture ladies!  I thought I’d share my photos b/c we have one of the brands mentioned. Our furniture is from the Baby’s Dream Infinity Collection. We purchased all three pieces from USABaby for just about $1500. So far, I’m very happy with our crib, 5 drawer hutch and double dresser. The color is Honey (I had originally wanted ebony but my parents didn’t love it and they were paying so, we went with the lightest wood possible.)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n295/meashcc/0001.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n295/meashcc/0007.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n295/meashcc/0004.jpg

[EJH]

We have the Munire Charleston collection -- the crib and the tall armoire.

The grandparents bought the furniture, in total I think we spent around $1K ($500 on the crib; can't remember exactly for the armoire).

We loved the crib, it was so solid compared to everything else we looked at, and it's a convertible so will end up as a headboard/footboard eventually. I don't regret the purchase -- what I *do* regret is the bedding we got. We got a Wendy Bellissimo set and I just don't think it was worth spending the money. I would definitely go piece meal if I had it to do over. Anyhoo, here's our furniture. The pic of the armoire isn't great, but it's all I have.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e61/GdssLilith/Crib.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e61/GdssLilith/2163012Amoire1.jpg

Erin

[Heidi9771]

EJH, I love the finish and style of your furniture. The Charleston and the Majestic styles are my close favorites to the the Newport.

I've heard the Majestic style isn't as good of quality as it is made in Mexico with less expensive veneers. Anyone else compared it to the others?

[RobynScott]

for more cribs since that is what I am searching for right now :)

So far - we have found ones we like by Legacy, Romina and Capretti. Has anyone ever heard of the last 2?

Please keep posting pictures - the inspiration / information is very helpful ;)

[andrew&shannah]

We ordered the Creations Carragio Line in Cherry. It's a little more mahogany colored than cherry but we love it.
http://www.simplybabyandkids.com/istarimages/mp/6706522!CRE-714829.jpg
http://www.simplybabyandkids.com/istarimages/mp/6706524!CRE-714826_d.jpg

[Wrighty26]

We have the Baby's Dream Generation Next -- and love it so far! I bought from a local store (Cribs 4 Life). They specialize in Baby's Dream cribs. We paid about $900 for the crib, dresser, mattress, changing pad -- oh they included the converter (to convert the crib into a bed) and delivered/set up the crib!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/54/134109011_36d69fd120.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/54/136349066_1e08321588.jpg?v=0

What I love about this changer/dresser is that it flips :)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/52/134109057_be4d3aea3d.jpg?v=0

[twinnyme]

We have the Baby's Dream Generation Next --

What I love about this changer/dresser is that it flips :)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/52/134109057_be4d3aea3d.jpg?v=0

We have that same dresser/changer, Wrighty26, and I love, love, love it. I've been praising its "flippiness" since we got it! DD is 26 months old now and we still have it on the changing side but probably pretty soon we'll switch it to the dresser side.

[EmilyZA]

Bumping.

I'm totally stressed about nursery furniture!

[dollface]

Our nursery furniture (crib & changer)is Bratt Decor...
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/395825172_84745749d1.jpg?v=0
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/395825682_051f13bbdf.jpg?v=0
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/143/395825795_3be2e39ee5.jpg?v=0
The white bookshelf next to the changer is Pottery Barn and the glider is Dutailer. I really love all Bratt Decor stuff, it's unique & well built.

[jen]

bumping this up to see if anyone has reviews of their cribs now that they've used them for awhile....

DH and I are losing our mind looking for the "perfect" crib. We want black.... but may have to settle on espresso.

any thoughts on the Bonavita Peyton or Hudson.
Also, Cocoon?

thanks!!

[Rosebud]

You might also want to check this thread: What Crib Did You Buy? (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4117)

[PookiePrincess]

bumping this up to see if anyone has reviews of their cribs now that they've used them for awhile....

DH and I are losing our mind looking for the "perfect" crib. We want black.... but may have to settle on espresso.

any thoughts on the Bonavita Peyton or Hudson.
Also, Cocoon?

thanks!!

We have Bonavita nursery furniture (not Peyton or Hudson though). I love it! It is all solid wood and so sturdy! The crib is, too, though DD has rarely slept in it. We've had no problems with it. This furniture will definitely last us through the next baby!

[littlemia]

bumping this up to see if anyone has reviews of their cribs now that they've used them for awhile....

DH and I are losing our mind looking for the "perfect" crib. We want black.... but may have to settle on espresso.

any thoughts on the Bonavita Peyton or Hudson.
Also, Cocoon?

thanks!!

We have the Bonavita Peyton convertible crib in chestnut (although ours has a Europa Baby label). We haven't got much use out of it because we ended up cosleeping but we like it. We have the matching dresser and we're happy with that, too.

A word of advice to anyone who plans on converting their crib: buy the conversion sets when you buy the crib. That way if the store you bought it from goes out of business or the crib company goes out of business you aren't stuck hunting everything down. I knew better but put it off thinking we'd go back in just a few months but kept putting it off and now the store that we bought the crib from went out of business and we're ready to convert the crib.