Wondering how to set up baby's nursery? We are sharing our top tips and have you covered on nursery furniture, nursery paint colors, nursery layouts, and more.
Find out how to create a nursery you'll love.
HOW TO SET UP BABY'S NURSERY: 10 STEPS TO CREATING A NURSERY YOU'LL LOVE
1.FIND YOUR NURSERY DESIGN STYLE
Whether your nursery design style is classic, modern, rustic, mid-century, bohemian, or minimalist- it's time to identify what you like.
At Nursery Design Studio, we are firm believers that your style should be reflected in the spaces in which you live. Take our Nursery Style Quiz to help you figure out your style and give you the tools to bring your style to life in your baby's nursery.
2. CREATE A MOOD BOARD
You know your design style now! Next up, look to create a nursery design mood board. You can find hundreds of nursery designs to browse on our Nursery Lookbook.
Once you've collected the designs that draw you in, you'll be able to see clear themes come through – the colors, styles, and patterns that seem to repeat on the designs you've chosen.
3.MAKE AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SPACE YOU'LL BE USING FOR THE NURSERY
We all love browsing through gorgeous nursery designs endlessly, but at some point, you'll need to get a clear understanding of the actual space you'll use for the nursery. Take into account the size of the room, shape, natural lighting, and built-ins.
4.THINK ABOUT FUNCTIONALITY
You are setting up a nursery for a baby, so the basic stations are obvious-sleeping, feeding, and diapering. Is there anything else that you need to include in the space? For example -some parents choose to have a guest bedroom/ nursery combo, or others might want to add a play area in the nursery itself. If you have a good understanding of what you're going to want and need to do in the nursery, it makes designing around it possible.
5.DRAW OUT THE NURSERY LAYOUT
While we all want to maximize our space-sometimes depending on the size of the room, you might not be able to accommodate it all.
One of the best things you can do before you have any outlays of cash is to sketch out different furniture arrangements to see what works best in the space. Start with three essential zones-sleeping, nursing, and diapering. Configure a layout that optimizes the square footage while making the nursery functional. Read this post on best nursery layouts to help guide you.
6.START WITH THE BASIC NURSERY FURNITURE ITEMS
Since the crib, nursery chair, and nursery dresser are the key nursery furniture items- you will want to choose these pieces first.
7.ADD IN NURSERY ESSENTIALS TO MAKE THE NURSERY SAFE AND COMFORTABLE
You'll need to get other nursery essentials to make the baby's room more comfortable, functional, and safe.
To that end, choosing the best crib mattress is essential. So is bringing in an ottoman to rest your tired feet when sitting on the nursery chair for hours on end and a side table to place your glass of water, nipple creams, etc.
Also, never underestimate the incredible difference the right blackout nursery curtains will make in the space by keeping out the light and helping your little one fall and stay asleep longer.
A good sound machine is key, too. So is adding a baby monitor to give you peace of mind. A nursery humidifier is highly recommended in the winter to help the baby breathe easier and keep his skin from getting dry.
8.BRING IN NURSERY STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Setting up a baby nursery also involves making the space functional and practical. Consider adding nursery storage solutions such as baskets for toys, a rolling cart for swaddles, and a pegboard for diapering essentials to help get the nursery organized.
9. DECORATE NURSERY WALLS
At this point, you've pretty much got everything you need to set up a nursery. However, if you want just a little more, consider decorating the walls with one of these gorgeous nursery colors, hang a pretty wallpaper, or get inspired by these eye-catching nursery wall decor ideas.
10. PUT FINISHING TOUCHES WITH NURSERY DECOR
Whether your nursery is large or small, a few finishing touches can make a big difference. Update the nursery lighting, lay a nursery rug, and bring in some lovely nursery decor items to put your stamp on the nursery design.
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