Baby Bedroom Theme Ideas for Baby Nurseries
Bringing baby home is an exciting and wonderful time. Having the perfectly appointed nursery is the goal of many first time parents.
With so many choices and the excitement of a new baby, it is often difficult to determine just what you want in your nursery.
From wall colors and treatments to bedding and lighting, this can be a very long and complicated process. Make a plan and follow it to create a nursery to be proud of without stress.
Perfect Plans for Perfect Nurseries
As with any major project, creating a plan is vital when decorating a nursery.
1. Choose a baby bedroom theme - use one of the many nursery sets found in baby stores around the world or create a baby bedroom theme of your own. Either way, pick a theme and use it as the basis for your decorating
2. Pick out furniture - cribs, rocking chairs, changing stations, bookshelves, dressers and toy chest all have their place in the nursery. Make sure your furniture compliments your theme and decide where to place it. This step will make wall treatments and flooring chooses much easier.
3. Paint or paper the walls - using your baby bedroom theme and furniture, choose a wall treatment that compliments it and implement it. Try doing g this before your furniture arrives to avoid any messy accidents.
4. Flooring - while most nurseries have thick carpeting, hard wood floors can be equally as nice with the addition of a thick and comfortable rug. Again, make sure your flooring choose compliments your baby bedroom theme and color palette.
5. Move it all in - after painting or papering the walls and installing any floor treatments, its time to move the furniture in. Once the furniture is in place, have fun filling the drawers and shelves with toys, clothing and necessities for your prince or princess.
6. Bring baby home - the first time you place your new little one in their crib is one of the most joyous moments in any parent's life.
A Word about Baby Bedroom Themes
There are literally hundreds of themes available for nurseries. Classic rooms in soft colors, cartoon rooms from the latest movie, sports, Barbies, princesses, castles, bugs, animals, the list goes on and on. Pick a baby bedroom theme that suits your personality or one that you just find to be beautiful. Make sure you the time to really look into the different options available, this will be an important room to your baby.
- Packaged themes - all stores specializing in baby gear have pre-packaged baby bedroom themes. These typically include bedding, lighting, wall treatments, art work, window treatments and rugs. These are a simple way to decorate a nursery and with choices running the gamet from classic Whinnie the Pooh to the latest Disney movie, many parents are able to find the theme of their dreams. Using a pre-packaged theme also makes registering for shower gifts a breeze
- Girl themes - if you are expecting a little girl and want to create a customized baby bedroom theme, it's easy. From pink walls and princess gowns to butterflies and beautiful flowers, the possibilities are endless. A good place to start when decorating a customized room for your daughter is the paint department. Picking out the perfect shade of pink, yellow or purple can influence your entire theme. Don't be afraid of being too frilly.
- Boy themes - if you want to bring your little prince home to a uniquely themed nursery, look at little boys themselves for inspiration. Sports themes, bugs, animals and race cars are all excellent starts for any little boy's room. Remember your infant will soon be a rough and tumble toddler so have fun when creating this theme.
Find Kid Friendly Furniture
When picking out furniture for your nursery, keep functionality in mind. For example, instead of a changing station, consider finding a desk. Placing a changing pad on top will serve you well as a place to care for baby and as he or she grows, you will have a piece of furniture that could well last them for years.
A rocking chair or glider is a must. Choose a chair with a fabric in a color that compliments your wall choose. Another great idea is to pick a convertible crib. These convert from a crib to a toddler bed, using the same mattress, saving you money and allowing you to keep the same theme and furniture for the first three to four years of your Childs life.
Wall Treatments Finish a Room
Nursery walls are an excellent place to have some and add excitement to any nursery. Paint the walls a solid color and add a colorful border at the top or create a wall mural that mirrors your baby bedroom theme.
Conversely, paper the walls or paint geometric shapes, letters or numbers to add interest to the room. Wall treatments are as varied as themes, just remember to focus on the color. While girls rooms are traditionally pastel and boys are primary, this is not a hard and fast rule. Just make sure your colors compliment your theme and you are all set.
Comfortable Flooring for Baby
There are two main choices in the flooring department for a nursery: wall to wall carpet and area rugs. Either choice works well for a new baby; it is really more a matter of personal taste. Parents with a more modern flair may like the simplicity of bare flooring with colorful rugs, while more traditional parents may choose thick piled carpeting. Whatever you decide, make sure the carpet or rug is easy to clean, babies tend to make a lot of messes!
With all the hard work done, its time to move furniture, toys and baby in. Creating a special place for your baby's first few years is easy. Careful planning and smart choices for baby bedroom themes, furniture, walls and flooring will allow you to create the perfect living space for your little one.
This room will be the focal point of your home for a very long time, so make sure to make it one that is beautiful and fun for everyone to enjoy.
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