Nursery Decor Ideas

A new baby is on the way, and the nesting instinct has taken over. You want to put your ideas to work and create a special place for your newest family member. It might involve remodeling a former guest room or office, or altering the decor of the nursery from your first child. Whatever the case, each new arrival deserves his or her own little nest to come home to.

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If you know you’re expecting a girl or a boy, you can choose colors appropriately. For you parents who want to wait and be surprised, you can pick colors like yellow or soft green that are suitable for either gender.

Theme decorating is a very popular decor idea in nurseries. Maybe you have a favorite character from when you were young – a classic like Winnie the Pooh or Peter Rabbit. Themes don’t have to be limited to specific characters. You might like teddy bears in general, fairies, or baby animals. The theme of a nursery can also be centered around shapes – polka dots, places - circus, hobbies - sailing, and time periods - Victorian. A theme can be introduced with paint, a wallpaper border, bedding, wall art, furniture, a mobile and accessories.

Setting the Stage

Paint is the least expensive decorating tool available and will make the biggest impact. It allows you to completely remove all traces of your nursery’s former purpose and provides a fresh, clean backdrop for the new furnishings and baby accessories. A solidly built chest of drawers can be transformed from dark and unappealing to bright and cheerful with a coat of paint and some new drawer pulls. Remove the ugly light fixture from the sixties and replace it with a simple chandelier for your soon to arrive princess.

Regardless of the theme or style you select, there are some very important elements of an infant’s bedroom that should not be overlooked. These are the practical items beyond decorations that you will use every day. Make these purchases wisely with the safety of your child as your number one priority.

Every nursery should be equipped with the following:

· Crib
· Change table
· Comfortable chair
· Soft light
· Storage

Cribs come in many styles. New cribs are available today that can transition as your child grows, converting into a toddler bed and eventually into a twin bed. Be sure the crib you purchase is safe and approved for use in your state.

A change table is designed to provide a sturdy, safe spot for changing diapers and for getting your baby dressed. Look for a change table with safety straps that will prevent your little bundle of joy from accidentally rolling off.

Find a comfortable chair for those late night feedings or when you just want to sit back and watch your baby sleeping peacefully. Later on it will be a cosy spot to read stories.

Soft light will allow you enough light to see by for night-time diaper changes and feedings, but isn’t so bright that it is jarring to your little one. Installing a dimmer switch is a quick and easy way to control the amount of light in the space.

Storage is essential for all those clothes, diapers, receiving blankets, diapers, books, stuffed animals, diapers. Carefully plan your storage - wipes, powder, diapers and diaper creams should be located within arms reach of the change table. A closet can be arranged with hanging rods at multiple heights to accommodate short outfits. Fill the remaining closet space with shelves to house toys, extra diapers and folded clothes. Baskets are an ideal way to sort items. They can be lined with fabric that coordinates with other fabrics, decorations and colors in the room.

The Waiting is Almost Over

The nursery is painted, you’ve addressed all of the essential elements, you’ve decorated the space with the assortment of accessories you’ve collected over the past nine months, and you've exhausted your current supply of decor ideas. Time to make use of that comfy chair. Sink in, elevate your feet and look forward to introducing your new baby to his or her very own corner of the world.