Dear Genevieve Season 2 Episode 12 A New Nursery Room
- July 25, 2009
- 21 min
Dear Genevieve is an American home design show that aired on HGTV. Each episode features Genevieve Gorder, a professional interior designer, who helps homeowners revamp their living spaces. In season 2 episode 12, titled "A New Nursery Room," Genevieve helps a couple create the perfect nursery for their soon-to-be-born baby.
The episode starts with Genevieve introducing herself to the viewers and explaining that the challenge for this episode is to create a space that will grow with the baby and be functional for both the parents and the child. She meets with the couple, who are expecting their first child, and they show her the room that they want to turn into a nursery.
Genevieve observes that the room is small, with a low ceiling and not much natural light. She notes that the space needs to feel cozy and peaceful for the baby but also functional for the parents. She starts by decluttering and removing the existing furniture to make way for the new design.
The couple tells Genevieve that they want the room to have a gender-neutral theme. They don't know yet whether they are having a boy or a girl, so they want the colors and decor to be appropriate for either gender. With this in mind, Genevieve decides to create a nature-inspired theme using neutral colors and textures.
She starts by painting the walls in a warm brown color that adds depth and coziness to the room. She then adds a wallpaper accent wall with a tree motif that brings a natural element to the space. Genevieve also installs a pendant light fixture with a sculptural branch design that adds to the organic feel of the room.
For the furniture, Genevieve chooses a convertible crib that can be turned into a toddler bed as the baby grows. She also picks a dresser with a changing table on top, which has plenty of drawers for storage. The couple expresses concern about the lack of closet space in the room, so Genevieve suggests adding a freestanding wardrobe that can also store the baby's things.
One of the challenges of the room is the lack of natural light. Genevieve notices that the windows are small and face a wall, which means the room can feel dark and cramped. To address this, she chooses window treatments that let in as much light as possible. She also adds a mirror to the wall opposite the windows, which gives the illusion of more space and reflects the light that does come in.
To finish the room, Genevieve adds decorative elements that enhance the nature-inspired theme. She chooses a mobile with birds and leaves that hangs over the crib, a rug with a leaf motif that adds texture to the floor, and artwork with natural scenes that tie everything together.
In the end, the couple is thrilled with the new nursery room, which feels warm, cozy, and peaceful. Genevieve has created a space that will grow with the baby and also serve the parents' needs. The couple thanks Genevieve for her hard work and attention to detail, and they can't wait to welcome their baby into the new room.