Selling the OC’s Gio Helou Shows Off Nursery Designed by Wife Tiffany: See Baby Theo’s Adorable Room (Exclusive)

Selling OC’he is well connected with Gio Helou in the world of real estate and design, but when it comes to his own home, he relies on his wife Tiffany Helou.

The couple, who welcomed son Theodore (aka Teddy) last September, are sharing photos of the nursery in their Newport home exclusively with PEOPLE.

The Helous bought their new home when Tiffany was about six months pregnant. She designed the space for the children’s room herself.

Gia and Tiffany’s Helou nursery, designed by Tiffany.

Gio Helou/Laura Walking Eagle photos by Walking Eagle

“My overall theme for the nursery was calming and coastal,” explains Tiffany, who has a certificate in interior design. “Knowing I wanted a central accent wall, I started by choosing palm leaf wallpaper and then used that as inspiration for the rest of the space. We painted the other three walls with Behr’s Blank Canvas. It’s the perfect warm white. I kept the large pieces of furniture, all in a neutral color scheme with added tones of blue and green with smaller pieces such as an ottoman, crib sheets and a handmade ocean themed mobile.”

The Helous are excited to move Teddy into his nursery soon.

Gia and Tiffany’s Helou nursery, designed by Tiffany.

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“Teddy spends time playing in the nursery most days and we’re hoping to transition him to sleeping in his cot when he’s 5-6 months, which is so soon!” Gio told PEOPLE at the recent CLD PR VITAL BEING Retreat at Atrio.

The realtor-turned-reality star admits it was scary becoming a father for the first time.

“Before we had him, I was afraid I wouldn’t bond with this new human we were bringing into the world. And I was blown away by how connected he and I were,” she admits. “I can’t wait to come and spend time with him after work. It’s hard for me to go to work because I don’t want to say goodbye to him.”

Gia and Tiffany’s Helou nursery, designed by Tiffany.

Gio Helou/Laura Walking Eagle photos by Walking Eagle

And he and Tiffany have had to go through some major lifestyle changes since Teddy was born.

“We’re learning as we go. We make mistakes, obviously, and there’s no sleep, but all in all, it’s amazing,” he says.

One thing Gio has learned to reject is that his home looks just like the perfect listing property.

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“Until we had Teddy, it was like our house was spotless. I felt like I was living in a magazine. I had to leave it all behind. Because with a baby comes mess, toys everywhere. And it’s funny because I love it myself. I really there’s no missing that part of our life where everything was perfect. So, sleep and mess, those are things you have to learn right away when you’re raising a human,” he says.

As for expanding their family, Gio says it’s “definitely” in the future.

“Now that we’ve broken that ice, I want at least one, hopefully two more,” he says. “When I was growing up I always wanted a brother. I have two sisters that I took care of. I want a girl, but I would like him to have a brother.”

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Gio Helou at the CLD PR VITAL BEING Retreat in Atrio.

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Netflix has not yet announced a release date for the third season I am selling OC, but Gio hopes to make an announcement soon. The new season was filmed during the summer of 2023, in Tiffany’s late pregnancy. “I’m going to share a little teaser with you and just say you might see some action there.”

Gio, Tiffany and Teddy Helou.

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Seasons 1 and 2 of I am selling OC currently streaming on Netflix.

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