Designing the perfect nursery for your home and little one will serve you for years to come. Having the perfect nursery will ensure your child has a great place to sleep, play, learn, and grow for the foreseeable future. The following tips will help you to get it right with minimal hassle:
Include Lots Of Fun Things
A nursery should always include lots of fun things, whether it’s for a baby or a toddler. You can include fun pieces of artwork, cuddly toys, and stuff that adds lots of character to the room. Just bear in mind what you want the room to be used for specifically. If they are to be sleeping in it, then you probably don’t want to fill the room with things that will keep them awake at night. If it’s purely a play area, you can afford to go all out and use your imagination! Things like letter blocks look great and are suitable for kids of all ages.
Eclectic Boho Nursery Decor Sources
1. Giraffe Cutout: Hobby Lobby
2. Gold Basket: TJ Maxx
3. Dream Canvas: Marshall’s
4. Gold Feather Wall Decals: DIY
9. Dresser: Craigslist
1. Giraffe Cutout: Hobby Lobby
2. Gold Basket: TJ Maxx
3. Dream Canvas: Marshall’s
4. Gold Feather Wall Decals: DIY
9. Dresser: Craigslist
Choose The Color Scheme Carefully
The color scheme can make your child feel playful, relaxed, hyperactive – an abundance of different emotions. If they are going to sleep in the room, then choosing a fairly neutral scheme that won’t keep them awake at night is a good idea. You definitely won’t want to use colors like red, as this could make them feel more energized! If it’s a playroom, using bright colors is an option. However, you’ll want to consider the colors of toys and things kept in the room. If they are also multicolored, making the walls these colors could be an overload for their senses. Be smart!
Take Your Child’s Tastes Into Account
If your child is old enough to express an interest in certain things, you might want to take their tastes into account. For example, if they love a particular TV show, you could bear that in mind when decorating. Just be aware that kid’s tastes can change like the wind, so you don’t want to include something they might change their minds about after a few weeks.
Make Sure There’s Plenty Of Storage
Kids tend to have a lot of toys and things that get left lying around. Include plenty of storage, and make sure it’s accessible for them so that they can keep the space clean and tidy.
Include Cozy Seating
Having cosy seating gives them a place to relax, draw, read, do homework – whatever it is they want to do. You can find lots of cute seating options for kids, including beanbags, hammocks, and other fun stuff.
Make Sure It’s Child Proof
This room should be safe, above all else. Don’t crowd your child’s crib with toys if they are very young and there’s a possibility of suffocation. Don’t leave windows open or unlocked. Make sure the temperature is right for them, and sharp corners are covered. There are lots of other things you can do to keep it safe for them too. This should be your main concern!
Laura says
Great tips! I've been pinning lots of nursery ideas on pinterest lately! 🙂