Baton Rouge Showhouse: Nursery

Tour Kara Cox’s nursery and learn more about her inspiration and sources for this beautiful space. If you enjoy this feature, subscribe to FLOWER magazine for more inspiring homes, gardens, lifestyle content, and of course, florals!

“Thoughtful design means no detail is overlooked. I strive to create projects that are ‘toothbrush-ready’—that’s all you’ll need to comfortably move in.”

—Kara Cox on her point of view

Nursery

Grow as you Go

“I love to design spaces for children, but I avoid themes or anything too childish because I want them to grow up in beautiful rooms that inspire and will allow their own creativity to shine as they get older.”

A teal doorway opens up to a sweet nursery.

Little girl clothing is neatly folded in a rattan basket.

THE BIRTH OF THE IDEA

“My inspiration came from the stylized fern wallpaper and large-scale floral fabric from Liberty used for the canopy and drapery, and I continued the palette in other pieces and patterns in the room.”

A pink and teal floral canopy drapes over a pink daybed.

PRETTY IN PINK

“The canopied daybed is a perfect spot for parents to snuggle with their baby. Later, it can become a reading nook for a little girl. The pink mohair is luxurious but also very forgiving.” A bouclé chair and Chelsea House agate side table will come in handy for early-morning feedings or bedtime lullabies. And as Kara likes to incorporate something old into every space she designs, the B. Viz pillows with exquisite antique embroidery details will no doubt encourage the nursery’s occupant to develop very refined taste.

A door opens to a bright and light turquoise bathroom.

BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS

The lucky little one will have early exposure to the finer things, from Bella Notte linens in her crib to smart outfits from Little English. Kara believes every room—even a nursery—needs original art, so she hung an abstract bayou scene by Ashton Shaw Despot over the crib and arranged a series of small works salon-style on the vestibule’s walls. In the adjoining bath, pale green cabinetry, a Waterworks faucet, and an antique mirror will lure even the most reluctant child to wash up.

More about Kara Cox

FLORAL SPOTLIGHT

Michelle West of Michelle West Design Studio created several sweet and simple arrangements made up of fluffy peonies and snapdragons to compliment the feminine room. Placed in clear lavender-tinted containers, the bouquets add to the softness and nostalgia of the nursery.

See more from Michelle West on her website and on Instagram. See more of Michelle’s work in the Kitchen and Butler’s Pantry.