‘In the City’ Stars Yvonne Najor and Nick Barber Reveal Their Baby’s ‘Dreamy and Whimsical’ Nursery (Exclusive)

In the City stars Yvonne Najor and Nick Barber are savoring every moment of parenthood, including the design of their baby’s nursery.

“I teamed up with one of my closest friends, Jackie Young, the incredibly talented founder of JMY Interiors, a New York City-based interior design firm,” Yvonne, 40, exclusively shared with Us. “Jackie has also designed the apartments of my BFF Lindsay Hubbard, including her daughter Gemma’s nursery, so I knew we were going to have the best time creating something special for Leo.”

From the very beginning, the Bravo star envisioned her baby boy Leo’s nursery to feel like “stepping into a cloud — soft, dreamy, whimsical and incredibly calming.”

“I wanted a room that felt sophisticated and beautifully designed, but still warm and inviting. Almost like a big hug,” Yvonne explained. “I've always called Leo my little lion, so Jackie also came up with the sweetest idea to incorporate little lion details throughout the room. Those personal touches are what make the space so meaningful.”

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In the first months of parenthood, Nick, 34, is not only impressed with his wife’s vision for the nursery. He applauds her skills as a mom as they navigate a new chapter of life — together.

“Yvonne has such a natural instinct when it comes to Leo. She seems to know exactly what he needs, whether it’s comforting him, making him smile or just being there for him,” he told Us. “She’s incredibly attentive and patient, and I love watching the little connection they have. You can see how safe and happy he feels with her, and I think that says everything about the kind of mom she is.”

As fans eagerly wait for season 2 of In the City, which was officially renewed at Bravo Fan Fest on October 23,  Yvonne and Nick are giving Us an exclusive look inside their nursery.

Keep reading to learn all the special details about the room and catch up on season 1 of In the City, streaming now on Peacock.

“We wanted the nursery to be as functional as it is beautiful,” Yvonne told Us. “Jackie was thoughtful about creating a space that would evolve with Leo, rather than designing something he would quickly outgrow. We chose furniture from Nurture& because their pieces offer that perfect combination of beautiful design, comfort and versatility. I love knowing that the room can grow and change with him while still maintaining the same overall aesthetic.”

Every day brings new memories and milestones for Yvonne as a mom.

“My favorite part of the day is getting Leo in the morning. Lately, he’s been greeting me with the cutest little sounds and the biggest smiles, and it’s honestly the sweetest way to start the day,” she said. “Those little morning moments are becoming my favorite part of motherhood.”

In his first months of fatherhood, Nick said he may have found a trick to calm baby Leo down when he’s fussy.

“[One] favorite activity is holding Leo in front of the mirror. When he’s upset and I’ve tried everything else, I hold him up so we can look at each other, and it always seems to calm him down,” he said. “Now that he’s really starting to engage with me, those little moments feel even more special.”

“One of my favorite things to do with Leo is rock him in our vintage Eames rocking chair,” Nick revealed to Us. “This chair has a particularly special history. Herman Miller, the company that produced it, had a tradition of gifting Eames rocking chairs to employees when they welcomed a child. I actually purchased and restored this chair from a woman whose mother had received it as a gift when she was born. When I bought it, I promised the woman I wouldn’t resell it, even though it’s quite valuable. I told her I wanted to save it for the day I became a father. It took me a few years, but now that Leo is here, I’m finally holding up my end of the bargain!”

“We wanted Leo's nursery to feel like a peaceful little sanctuary — somewhere we could cuddle, unwind and make memories, but also a place where he can play, explore and grow,” Yvonne said. “Jackie brought that vision to life in a way that feels incredibly special. It's sophisticated yet playful, serene yet full of personality. Every time I walk into the room, it just makes me happy.”

Before it’s time for sleep, Yvonne can’t help but give thanks to Nick for his role as a dad.

“I love watching them together because Nick brings out this happy, silly side of Leo,” she shared. “Watching their bond grow has been one of my favorite parts of becoming a mom.”

“We probably went through 40 different cloud-themed wallpaper samples trying to find the perfect one, but nothing felt quite right,” Yvonne said before discovering Bearricade. “Rather than settling on something that didn't fully capture our vision, Jackie suggested a completely different approach: creating a custom limewash finish that would give the walls a soft, cloudlike movement."

Baby Leo’s room wouldn’t be complete without an Ernesta rug, Domani Home and a whole lot of love.