

I have selected three fabrics for the room. 1 and 2 should be used to create bumpers for the cribs (1 facing out and 2 facing in). Fortunately for my SIL, my mother-in-law is an excellent seamstress. My SIL does not want to use bumpers when the babies are little but she may decide she wants them when they are older and are able to roll all over the crib. When my son would sleep in a bumper-less crib he would get is feet stuck between the rungs which made for very sleepless nights.
1 should also be used for a Roman shade (with blackout liner) for the room's only window. 3 should be used to create a cushion/pillow for the chair in the room and to create storage bins (11) lined with 1 for a shelved section of the built-ins that is now covered by a door (I recommend removing the door so that shelving is exposed, it will add depth to the room and another place to add color).
My SIL loves books and the little ones have already amassed quite the library. I love this modern bookcase (5)and to dress it up I found these great letters (4) that could be used as bookends. One for the first letter of each child's name (whatever the names may be). Above the bookcase I would like to hang this trio of prints by Etsy seller Studio Mela (13). They will be suitable for the childrens' rooms for years to come and they add a nice pop of color to the room. I especially like the following print.

Because every inch of space counts, especially when you need two of everything, I thought this foldable changing table (7) was a great space saving solution. A more budget friendly model can be found here. When its not in use it can simply be tucked behind the side of the crib facing the built-ins.
This light (8) is slick and bright, and very much in line with the room's modern feel.
My SIL had initially intended to paint stripes on one of the rooms walls. Instead, I recommend bringing the stripes to the floor. The zig-zag pattern in this 5x7 rug (9) is very bold and compliments the ikat fabric (3). Some other rug options I toyed with can be seen here, here, and here.
To compliment the polka dot fabric, add some interest to the walls, and bring some light into the room I'd like to use peel and stick dot mirrors mixed with chalk board decals hung as a wide stripe behind each crib. The mirrors would reflect light from the room's window and the ceiling light, and the chalk board decals provide the perfect place for personalization once the babies are born.
This light (8) is slick and bright, and very much in line with the room's modern feel.
My SIL had initially intended to paint stripes on one of the rooms walls. Instead, I recommend bringing the stripes to the floor. The zig-zag pattern in this 5x7 rug (9) is very bold and compliments the ikat fabric (3). Some other rug options I toyed with can be seen here, here, and here.
To compliment the polka dot fabric, add some interest to the walls, and bring some light into the room I'd like to use peel and stick dot mirrors mixed with chalk board decals hung as a wide stripe behind each crib. The mirrors would reflect light from the room's window and the ceiling light, and the chalk board decals provide the perfect place for personalization once the babies are born.

There you have it! A space saving, gender neutral, modern nursery. I think baby boys or girls (or one of each - we'll see) will be quite happy in this room.
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Thank you times a million! LOVE LOVE LOVE all of your ideas...hoping to start working on everything soon! Cribs are now assembled (waiting on mattresses) and hoping to start organizing the built ins this week.
Will keep you updated.
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