There can be no doubt that decorating and setting up a nursery for your child is one of the most exciting and beautiful home décor projects that you can undertake. It is the first room your child will be spending their time in and it should be safe, beautiful and calm so that the child can rest and grow the way it is supposed to. Like all other rooms, it has its décor requirements and idiosyncrasies and it is always beneficial to get some advice.
Deciding on the theme
Many parents, when decorating a nursery, decide to go with a theme. It is an easy way to get a specific feel for the room and it is an easy way not to go overboard and make the nursery too busy and distracting for the child. Some parents decide on the theme depending on the gender of their child.
For example, they go with the mermaid theme if they are having a baby girl or with a sports theme if they are expecting a boy. There are also gender-neutral themes such as animal kingdom or something out of famous cartoons, often from Disney.
Of course, no one says that you have to go with a theme and there are plenty of other things that you can do with the nursery.
Choosing the colour
There are a number of ways in which you can choose the colour for your child’s nursery. Some parents first buy furniture and then they use it to come up with a colour scheme. Other parents have a certain palette in mind and they paint the room accordingly.
Professional painting people will always recommend calming colours and neutral shades. For instance, natural greens and blues work great in the nursery because they are colours that have a calming effect. A nice, gentle beige or even pink (very light) can also work great in the nursery. It is best to avoid overly bright shades and colours that are too “aggressive” such as colour red.
Buying the furniture
A big part of every nursery décor is the furniture that will go in the room. First of all, there is the functional furniture that you will find necessary. We are talking about a crib for the baby, as well as the changing station and perhaps a tub where you will bathe the baby. Of course, you will also need a wardrobe where you will keep the child’s clothes.
One thing that is always a good idea to put in a nursery is a chair and a table for the mother and other people who spend their time with the baby. A comfortable chair is a must if you plan on breastfeeding in the nursery, which is recommended.
When buying furniture for the nursery, it is best to choose furniture made from natural materials. Also, you will want to buy the furniture that will be high-quality. Just keep in mind that some manufacturers are just too expensive and for no good reason.
Lighting is extremely important
All experts agree that it is essential to set up the lighting in the nursery the right way. First of all, the child will benefit from natural light. It is important, however, to be able to finely control the amount of light that gets in the room. When it is too bright, it can be a bit too much for the child.
When it comes to artificial lighting, it is also smart to go with something adjustable. The main light should always be dimmable, meaning that you will be able to control it instead of just having the on and off setting. It is said that it is best to have warm light in the nursery as opposed to something that will be aggressive and too bright for the child.
Closing word
Your child is the most important thing in the world and you will want to do everything to make it the perfect environment for your baby. Once you do that, there is nothing more to do than enjoy the new life with the newest member of your family.