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Nursery Room Tips - Design, Create, Enjoy!

One of the most exciting things about a new addition to your family is creating the baby room. A new, living human being will be sleeping in the nursery, and you will spend a lot of days (and tired nights) changing the baby’s diaper and putting him or her to sleep. The rich beauty of a wooden crib, perhaps a rocking chair for yourself, the smell of baby powder, the contrasts of bright and calm colors, and the sleepy sound of nursery songs: this is parenthood.

Well then, time to make this old office or guest room into a nursery! With so many choices, it can quickly get overwhelming. The first thing to think of is the gender. Boy or girl? Or do you know? If not, there are many great ideas for either sex. From there, you can think of a theme. Some pointers to keep in mind while decorating:

Lots of color. Baby will love bright, primary and contrasting colors to stimulate his or her eyes and senses. However, you might find it overwhelming and distracting, so balance it with a soothing wall color like white or creamy colors as a base, and accent the nursery with your chosen theme. Accents can include borders, stripes, wallpaper, window and door frames, as well as the bedding and furniture.
Safety. When decorating, always keep safety in mind. Don’t place the crib near a window, where the sunlight can irritate baby, and cords from the curtains or blinds can become an entangling hazard. If the crib is on wheels and on a smooth floor, make sure they lock.
It’s for you. The nursery theme is actually for you. Baby doesn’t yet care about blues or pinks or sports or stars, only the contrasting colors and shapes of his or her surroundings. The nursery is yours and you will be spending a lot of time there, so decorate it to your tastes.

Look around online or in stores for themes. When you find one you like, such as trim, wallpaper, a carpet, window dressing or bedding, build the room around it. A good tip for painting is to begin with white, and add two colors picked from the theme. These colors can be used as accents in the room, or, if the color isn’t too bright or dark, used for an entire wall.

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