A 4-Step Plan For Decorating The Baby Nursery
With all the excitement that having a new baby brings, many
parents fret over the decorating of baby's room. But it does not
need to be a stressful event. It can be a fun task for everyone
by just following a simple 4-step plan.
1. Choose the color and theme of the room. While it may sound
easy, it can difficult to decide which shade of blue or pink. Do
you want something really bright or a more muted shade? If
painting the walls in the baby nursery is not an option, then
you will need to take into account the existing wall and floor
color and pick something that coordinates or blends well. A
floor rug can be used to cover existing carpeting and you could
put up a wall border to rev up a dull wall color. If you do not
have a specific color in mind, then look at the different baby
nursery themes which will then determine the room's color!
Browse baby catalogs and magazines or visit a local store with
baby crib bedding and furniture displays. Some very popular
themes now include animals, the farm, garden, moon and stars,
and of course all the character-based themes. I used a Noah's
Ark theme for my baby's room with a rainbow of colors. It was
bright and engaging and she just loved it!
2. Decide on which furniture is needed. Basic furniture needs
include a crib, dresser, and a rocking or gliding chair. You may
wish to purchase a changing table or a convertible dresser.
Cribs are available that convert to a toddler bed and eventually
function as a headboard for a regular sized bed.
3. Now that you have chosen the color or theme of baby's room
and the furniture, you are ready to decide on the bedding
elements. A 3-piece crib bedding set typically includes a quilt
or comforter, crib bumper, and a sheet. You will usually need to
purchase at least one other sheet set which can be either a
matching or a coordinating solid sheet. Babies need a lot of
sheet changes!
4. Accessories and coordinates are decor items that really put
the finishing touches on the baby nursery. Choose accessories
such as a nursery lamp or crib mobile, wall accessories, diaper
stacker, or night light. You may want to place a few shelves on
the walls. If you've chosen a theme-based room, you can find
matching decor elements that make decorating baby's room a
breeze.
Now that you've made your choices in color and theme, furniture,
crib bedding, and accessories, be sure to register at a baby
registry so that friends and family may help make your plans
come true!