Decorating your baby’s nursery is one of the pregnancy milestones that expecting parents look forward to. Creating the space that your soon-to-be baby will call her own takes careful planning and preparation. Since you and your baby will be spending lots of time in the nursery, creating a safe and soothing environment is essential.
Step 1
Choose a theme. Choosing a theme for your nursery will help you achieve a cohesive look. Color themes like pink for a girl and blue for a boy, or themes that center on animals, flowers, children’s characters, shapes or abstract designs are popular choices. Your theme will likely reflect your personal taste and style.
Step 2
Select paint. When selecting paint, opt for a subtle, muted color. Bright, bold colors can be overpowering and may be too stimulating for your baby. Light blues, pinks, greens, yellows and purples are soothing color choices that work best for nurseries, according to NaturalHomeMagazine.com.
Step 3
Treat the windows. Falling asleep is easier when the room is dark, so hanging room-darkening shades or blinds in the nursery is a smart choice. Since the light can be kept out with the shades or blinds, you’ll have more flexibility when choosing curtains or valences. Coordinate your window coverings to your theme by choosing a matching or complementary color.
Step 4
Purchase furniture. When selecting furniture, safety must come first. If you are opting for painted nursery furniture, be sure it’s painted with non-toxic paint. Choosing furniture that has smooth edges and is free from cutouts can help to prevent serious injury once your baby is mobile.
Step 5
Add lighting. When decorating your nursery, choose light fixtures that have the capability to work with a dimmer switch. When changing or feeding your baby in the middle of the night, being able to adjust the lighting to your needs can prevent your baby from waking completely from the brightness of the light.
