Wendy Bellissimo's Design Tips for a Sophisticated Gray Nursery

Wendy's new Inspirations Grow With Me crib becomes a toddler bed, then a full-size one, and her Avery bedding collection features a fitted sheet, skirt, blanket, basket, plus diaper stacker. This Ballard Designs Kate Braided rug adds a cozy touch (crib, $700; bedding set, $190; rug, $300).

This shapely Shades of Light pendant made of mercury glass will add sparkle to Baby's space ($80).

Keep your baby's budding library in line with Zuny's leather Abby bookends ($53 each).

Try West Elm's Tufted ottoman as a chic nursing stool ($200).

This Marquee hook from Anthropologie comes in any letter, perfect to spell out Baby's initials ($18).

A giant Emlyn basket from Crate & Barrel tucks away Surya's soft Trellis throw (basket, $90; throw, $50).

Originally published in the April 2014 issue of American Baby magazine.