Baby Room Ideas

We decided that we want to go with dark brown furniture. We would just get the crib and the changing table/dresser. Then we also want a book shelf for his toys and books. I want to get the convertible furniture so that he can have it for many years. Now, the key will be to make sure that is stays nice for that long. Ryan's big input so far as been that he wants the back of the crib to be a straight back and that the bottom of the crib to be off the ground a little.

We think that whatever fabric pattern we go with we want to paint one wall in that pattern. For bedding I know we are going to do the bumper in the brown minky dots with the trim in the pattern fabric we choose. I want the blanket and the bed skirt to be in the pattern and a solid crib sheet.
Here are some of the fabrics we have seen so far.
For the bumper and the back of the blanket.

This is not a very good picture. It is brown and kind a mix between sage green and lime green. I like it but I think it might be a little dark and boring. I like this one, but not my favorite.

I really like this one, but I am concerned that it doesn't have brown. ???This is my favorite! I really like it and think it looks just like a baby boy! P.S. Ryan picked it out!


Then for the rocker/glider
I want a big chair with an ottoman. I want to do this is a solid brown fabric with a little texture and a really cute pillow. I think if I did it in a fabric that it can be for a boy or girl I can use it for the next baby and keep it for a long time.

For the art work in the room I have only thought about one thing. I want to get a frame built and have it painted brown and then get a canvas made that says "We'll love you through the good, the bad, the sunshine, or the rain" I love that saying and I want him to always know that is true!

I think I want so much brown that the room will be dark so I am thinking a brighter color on the walls.

Any other ideas to throw into the mix?