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Nursery Layout Ideas: 15 Ways To Arrange The Nursery

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When designing a nursery, the top priority is creating a safe and functional space. From arranging the nursery furniture to adding clever nursery storage and setting up stations, the nursery layout determines how efficient the nursery will be. Here are the best nursery layout ideas to help you make the most of your nursery floor space.

When choosing the perfect nursery layout for your baby's room, there are many factors to consider, such as room size, shape, and proximity to the parents' room. 


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Ahead, the best nursery layout ideas no matter the size, shape, or style of space you have.


15 BEST NURSERY LAYOUT TIPS AND IDEAS TO ARRANGE THE PERFECT NURSERY


1.CONSIDER HOW YOU WANT TO USE THE SPACE

As you begin to design your baby's nursery and figure out the best nursery layout for a well-functioning space, take a moment to consider how you want to use the room.

You are decorating a nursery, so it's a space for the baby and accommodates the baby's needs. But are you hoping for it to serve as a playroom as well? Or, you would like the nursery to function as an extra guest room.

Finding the perfect nursery layout becomes easier as you hone in on the functions of the space.

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2.SKETCH OUT A NURSERY FLOOR PLAN

When looking to create a functional nursery that makes taking care of your little one somewhat manageable- start by sketching out the floor plan of the room. Use your pencil and sheet of paper or use an online program.


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3.MARK DIMENSIONS OF DOORS AND WINDOWS 

Be sure to draw the floor plan to scale using accurate dimensions. Start with the length of the longest wall in the room. Then, scale down the measurement so you can draw the wall on graph paper.


4.FACTOR IN BUILT-IN'S, NOOKS, ALCOVES

Add in built-ins, nooks, and alcoves to your floor plan so you can determine the available square footage for arranging the nursery furniture.

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5.SECTION SPACE TO CREATE STATIONS FOR SLEEPING, DIAPERING AND FEEDING

So how do you determine the best nursery layout for your space? Take into account the floor plan you've made and section it off into the three stations that ought to go in a nursery-sleeping, feeding, and nursing. Find a flow that works seamlessly for your space.

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6.DETERMINE WHERE TO POSITION NURSERY FURNITURE

Again use the same floorplan to help you decide how to position the nursery furniture. Before making commitments, make sure the nursery furniture fits in the space. Use a paper template of the nursery furniture with the floor plan you've sketched.

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7.START WITH THE CRIB

When finalizing the nursery furniture placement, start with the crib. Most of the time, it goes against the main wall, considering the size and importance. That wall also becomes a focal point and a wall to make quite a statement. When placing the crib be sure not to block any windows.

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8.PLACE THE DRESSER/ CHANGING TABLE

Yet another essential station is the diapering station with a dresser or changing table. Place the nursery dresser where it's easily accessible for diaper changes and preferably close to a nursery closet if you have one.

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9.CREATE A NURSING NOOK

The best nursery layout depends on the space and the convenience it affords. The ideal placement for a nursing nook comprising a nursery chair, ottoman, and a side table is a nook, alcove, or corner close to the crib.

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10.MAXIMIZE FLOOR SPACE

When the nursery square footage is a premium, always try to maximize the floor space. Add vertical storage solutions and double-duty furnishings to maximize space.

11.ADD NURSERY STORAGE

When designing a nursery and determining the best nursery layout, it is a good idea to add nursery storage solutions to fill any gaps with nursery storage. Just be sure to include these additions and templates to your nursery floor plan.

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12.PLAY AROUND WITH DIFFERENT NURSERY LAYOUTS

Choosing the best nursery layout for your space ultimately comes down to fitting the nursery furniture into your square footage and how well it functions for the day-to-day tasks of taking care of the baby's needs. Move your templates on the floor plan until you find the most efficient nursery layout for the nursery.


13.PAY ATTENTION TO THE VIEWS

You'll spend a lot of time in the nursery with the baby, so why not embrace the views in the nursery and use them to elevate your nursery design.

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14.FOCUS ON THE FLOW

Before finalizing the nursery layout, consider the zones you've set up and how well it works for you and the room.


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15.CREATE A BALANCED NURSERY LAYOUT

Finally, look at your nursery layout and make sure it's balanced. Arrange the nursery furniture without crowding or cluttering and with enough room for the items to breathe.

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