Looking for tips on how to design a nursery? We'll share 13 tips to create a nursery you'll love.
When it comes to nursery design, it's all about creating the perfect balance between style and function. A well-designed nursery will be safe, practical, beautiful, and peaceful.
Decorating a nursery is an investment, so it only makes sense that you think through your nursery design plan before you start making purchases.
Here, we'll cover everything from nursery layouts to lighting and paint colors to nursery furniture. Use these tips to create a nursery you'll love and a space to grow with your baby.
NURSERY DESIGN: 13 TIPS TO CREATE A NURSERY YOU'LL LOVE
1. ASSESS YOUR ACTUAL SPACE
Start by taking stock of the space you'll use to create the nursery. Is the space close to your bedroom? Consider how big the room is, the amount of natural light entering the space, the shape of the room, and other essential features, such as built-ins, closets, etc. Understanding the space goes a long way toward designing a nursery you'll love.
2. CREATE A MOOD BOARD
We are constantly inundated with tons of ideas and images of beautiful spaces. To create a nursery you'll love, create a mood board of pictures of vignettes, nurseries, and other lovely spaces you are drawn to.
Pinterest is a great tool to create your mood board. Take a peek at our Nursery Lookbook- Industry's Most Coveted Lookbook with hundreds of curated nurseries.
Once you've put together the mood board, you'll see clear themes – the same colors, styles, and patterns. Now, you'll be able to visualize your dream nursery.
3. IDENTIFY YOUR DESIGN STYLE
Perhaps you are still stuck on a nursery design style. Take this nursery-style quiz to figure out exactly what design style you enjoy. Whether it's California Casual, Mid-Century Modern, or a more traditional style, this nursery style quiz will help you hone in on your preferences.
4. BE REALISTIC
Designing a nursery is an investment, so figuring out your nursery design budget before you put your design plan together makes sense. Having a budget makes decision-making much easier!
5. PRIORITIZE
You have these gorgeous images on your mood board, but how does it translate into your space and budget? You've already taken stock of your space and determined your budget, so choose the priorities when designing a nursery you'll love. What are the nursery's must-haves, and what would you like to have in the baby's room?
6. CONSIDER THE ROOM LAYOUT
Deciding on the nursery layout is an important step when decorating a nursery. Nurseries have three essential zones- sleeping, feeding, and changing. Look at your space and determine the most efficient layout for the nursery. It might be helpful to draw the design on graph paper to figure out the most efficient floorplan.
7. SETTLE ON A COLOR PALETTE
Pick a color palette for your nursery design. Color is essential in creating the vibe you desire in the space. Check out this guide on the best nursery paint colors for your nursery color palette.
8.CHOOSE THE DECOR
Decide on the décor you'll want to add to the nursery. Are you considering painting the nursery walls or leaning towards bringing in wallpaper? Or, you might be interested in creating an accent wall in the nursery.
9. INVEST IN NURSERY FURNITURE
When designing a nursery, your most significant purchases will be the crib, dresser, and nursery chair. Look for nursery furniture that can grow with a baby, such as a convertible crib, a spacious dresser, and a comfortable rocker/ glider.
10. LAYER WITH LIGHTING, TEXTILES AND TEXTURES
If you look closely at the images on the mood board, you'll notice that the spaces are well-layered. Bring different lighting sources, textiles, and textures to create a mood and vibe you love in the baby's room.
11. ADD WINDOW TREATMENTS
Window treatments play an essential role in the nursery design, so don't let it become an afterthought. Choose nursery blackout curtains to control the amount of light entering the nursery and to keep the nursery temperature regulated.
12. INCORPORATE NURSERY STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Don't forget to add nursery storage solutions to keep the nursery organized. Go for nursery storage options such as baskets, bins and shelves that are easy on the eye as well as functional.
13. ADD PERSONAL TOUCHES
Finally, add personal touches to the nursery, to create a nursery you'll love. Consider bringing in some family photos and a family heirloom to make the space special and meaningful.
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