Decorating a Nursery  

Choosing your nursery decorations and the nursery design can be a challenge and a lot of fun too. The first step and probably the most fun, is choosing the baby bedding. For most new parents the nursery crib bedding is often the focal point of the nursery. There are themed and non-themed bedding choices. Decorating themes for bedding include such themes as country baby, ocean baby, cowboy baby, or airplane baby bedding. Non-themed bedding choices include polka dots, gingham, stripes, plaid, and floral and any combination of these patterns.

There are also a wide variety of color choices and harmonies. If you know the gender of your child your choices will be easier. Some ideal color choices for girls include yellows, greens, pinks, lavenders, camels and blues. Suitable colors for boys include blues, greens, reds, yellows and browns. If you do not know the gender of your baby before decorating the nursery use a gender neutral baby bedding set.  

Searching and selecting nursery furniture is also a fun task. There are lots of colors, styles, and finishes available. There are so many choices that selecting one may seem overwhelming, but you will find that as you continue to shop you will be drawn to a particular style of bed and finish of wood. If you have already picked out the baby bedding, you can narrow your furniture choices down by the bedding that you have chosen. Deep, richer and lighter pastel bedding looks great with cherry, mahogany, and cognac wood finishes. The bright, medium-toned, and pastel fabrics match quite nicely with the white and lighter wood finishes. Almost any of the bedding fabrics described above look great with honey colored finishes which is considered a neutral finish. When you pick out the crib you like don’t forget to purchase a mattress too.  

Now you know the bedding and furniture you are going to use it’s time to choose your nursery wall décor. The paint color choice should compliment the bedding and furniture that you have selected. In addition to wall paint consider a wall border. A wall border can highlight the theme you have chosen for your nursery. Personalize you nursery with hanging wooden wall letters, a personalized clock, or personalized wall art. These things can add an element of uniqueness to the nursery. Don’t forget the accessories such as rugs, window treatments, photo frames, and framed art that can help tie in your bedding, furniture, and color choices to complete a décor theme for the nursery.

A proper amount of storage is essential as babies have lots of infant necessities such as diapers, wash clothes, lotions, and other products. Don’t forget all those clothes and toys you will receive from your family and friends. Storage bins, toy chests, and storage shelves can tie nicely into your theme and keep the baby’s things neat, tidy, and clean.

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