If you are pregnant, then you are undoubtedly anxious and a bit overwhelmed with all the decisions you have to make. There are many things that need to be done in preparation for the birth of a baby and one of them is the nursery. Sometimes designing it turns into a fierce competition among expecting moms. You do not have to please or outdo the neighbors; after all it’s your baby, your nursery, your taste.
A nursery is important because it’s your baby’s safe cocoon as well as his playground. Also, through colors, textures, and shapes you introduce the outside world to your baby for the very first time.
Before you create the nursery you have to decide which one of your rooms the nursery will reside in. The most common spot is a room adjacent or close to your bedroom, and for a good reason. It will be easier to hear your baby and you will not have to run from one end of the house to the other to attend to his needs. Once this is taken care of you have to awake the designer in you and choose the color palette.
Nurseries come in all designs and sizes and can feature many different colors and themes. Many parents decorate their nursery using gender specific colors and themes but gender neutral themes are picking up in popularity too. Obviously, the gender of your baby, if you know it beforehand, will be a determining factor. In the past the difference between boy nursery and girl nursery was easily defined - sports and 'manly' professions in blues and browns for boys; angels and florals in pinks and yellows for girls. Not so anymore. The introduction of modern colors and contemporary designs make the distinction between boy and girl nursery very subjective, excluding the obvious.
If you have decided to wait for the big surprise in finding the gender of your baby, then unisex design is for you. That’s also an excellent idea if you plan on using the nursery for your baby’s future brothers and sisters.
Light colors are preferred and more professionally recommended over dark colors. Use hues that are similar to the sun so that there is a sunny simulation even when it’s cloudy and grey outside. Make sure to include various tones and shades of blue in the nursery. Blue has been proven to be a soothing and calming color. Remember that blue is no longer a color for boys only. In fact, many shades of blue and turquoise are now being used for baby quilts and bedding for girls.
Next, consider the fabrics that you will use in the nursery. Ensure that you pair cheerful, colorful fabrics when you select the bedding and furnishings. Also, don’t be shy about mixing different fabrics. If you’re considering using a theme, popular ones include animals, sea creatures, teddy bears, sports, jungle, circus, tropical and others all in bright and cheerful colors. Many of these themes are developed in blues and yellows to help the natural flow of colors in your baby’s nursery. Don’t be overly concerned with using strictly blue or pink colors when designing a boy or a girl nursery. The gender of your baby is not determined by the nursery colors.
Your goal is to create an atmosphere that is welcoming and enjoyable for both you and your baby. Consider colors which you like, forget about the neighbors or the trend of the day. You will be the one spending a lot of hours in that room and you don’t want to add any stress to your already hectic life. Release your imagination and creativity and most importantly have fun decorating your baby’s nursery.
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