With a new baby on the way, you will be busy getting the nursery ready for the arrival of your precious little bundle. If this is your first baby, you may not know how to decorate the baby’s room. Here are a few tips that might be helpful.
Decorate with the Baby in Mind
Remember that a baby will occupy the bedroom, not an adult. Decorate in colors, patterns, and themes that a child would enjoy. If you don’t know the baby’s gender, use a neutral pallet for now; you can always change it later with minimal cost and effort. Add bright, colorful accents in wall décor and furniture design. If you would like to consider special-order wallpaper or a mural design, contact professional wall covering installation experts for assistance.
Coordinate the Nursery with the Rest of the Home
Although the nursery is arranged with the baby in mind, the room can be coordinated with the rest of your home. Even if the wallpaper print or carpet is a different style, you can choose a related pattern or a color from the same color family so that the nursery connects with the other rooms in the house. For example, window dressings might be similar, accent rugs could relate to each other, or furniture style could be the same. With that in mind, the baby’s room often has a distinctive feel of its own to welcome the baby and make this space his or her own.
Include Essential Furniture and Equipment
The nursery should be functional as well as attractive. In addition to housing a crib and chest of drawers for the little one’s clothes and diapers, you may want to add a changing table for diaper changes and a rocking chair for feeding sessions or soothing the little one to sleep. A toy chest and book shelf are optional at first, but you may want to have these items in mind for future use when the baby is older.
Don’t Forget Safety Features
Even before the birth, it is a good idea to install safety devices so you don’t forget later. Child safety outlet plugs, typically made of white plastic, should be inserted into the plugs as soon as a child begins to crawl. Cordless blinds can be installed over the windows to reduce the choking risk. A night light, preferably in the hallway rather than inside the nursery, can help to keep parents from stumbling for late-night feedings and diaper changes. Baby monitors include video options for observing the infant from other rooms or even when the child is with a caregiver while you’re away from home.
Preparing for the arrival of your new baby is exciting. When you’re planning on decorating your nursery, keep these tips in mind to finish with an end result that you’ll love.
