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By Holly Mathis Images: Gus + Lula, What were the specific challengesOeuf in de-Baby Furniture signing the space? One of the challenges was that the space had previously been a clothing boutique that had a much different aesthetic, and we had to utilize some of the fixtures as well as the general footprint. That and budget. We knew we needed a new and substantial cash wrap that would become Begin by determining the best room the centerpiece and it would take a large or space in the home for the chunk of our budget. nursery. It could be that extra
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bedroom upstairs, but if the master Was there any item that bedroom was the starting is downstairs it may be point of the design? preferable to initially have the baby nearby. Once the space is chosen, Jessica had some greatmake inspiration picany decisions about major tures: industrial galvanized racks, beautichanges to the room early on. Is ful French fashion, cleanthere spaces…and a need to build out a closet bubbles. for more storage, add a window seat or install beadboard? These are decisions to make early on in the design process.