Baby Nursery Decorating Ideas

Baby Room Colors: How To Select The Right Ones

Q:With so many baby room colors to select from how does an expectant mom know what to pick? Do you have any ideas?

A:With so many baby room colors available on the market today it's easy to become overwhelmed however incorporating color in your baby's room doesn't have to a challenge.

Your first step in selecting the right baby room colors is to decide on a base color. If you don't know where to begin consider looking to the six colors of the rainbow for a little inspiration...

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Decorating and furnishing a nursery for your newborn is one of the most enjoyable do-it-yourself projects you can do. There are tons of books, magazines and Internet sites out there that will provide you with all the inspiration you need to get started.

That said, any decorating scheme should be carefully thought out and personal. Your infant's nursery should be a place that comforts both you and your child during the bonding process.

Selecting the overall room color is your first step to creating just the right feel. For instance, a calm color scheme in aqua or sky blue gives a sense of space in an otherwise small room.

Decorating an infant nursery is all about creating a calm and cozy environment. The key is to find the right combination of cool and warm colors to nurture your newborn.

When used in moderation primary colors add interest and visual stimulation. In my opinion though less is more. Go easy with bold and bright colors.

Introduce colors in small doses here and there - in wall hangings, bedding and in accessories like lampshades and decorative photo frames.

Coordinating bedding and window coverings is one of the easiest ways to decorate infant nurseries. The key is to select something that you love and makes you feel good. After all, remember your infant's nursery is more for you than for her.

Select bedding, wall decor and accessories that will grow with your child. Colors and hues that you like and won't tire of too quickly are always best.

A good approach is to select decor elements that work well together. It's amazing what can be done with neutral walls and floor coverings. A few simple changes here and there can give the room a whole new look as your child grows.

A harmonious nursery where bedding sets, window treatments and wall coverings all coordinate can create a comfy place of slumber and lullabies. That said, an understated mix and match approach can be equally effective.

It's fun to use your imagination for decorating possibilities. Put your own unique spin on your infant's nursery by incorporating accessories that share similar color and pattern elements. Turn to framed wall prints, photos and rugs for fresh ideas and inspiration.

If you're looking for a trendy yet inexpensive way to decorate the walls of your baby's nursery consider adding quotes, words or sayings.

Vinyl wall lettering is a great option for parents seeking a hand stenciled look at a fraction of the cost. It's a fun way to achieve a custom, personalized look in a baby nursery that's already painted.

It's also very easy to apply. Plus with vinyl wall lettering, there's no messy cleanup and it can easily be removed (without damaging your walls) when you want to update the look of your baby's nursery.

When it comes to decorative letters, words and sayings you can either order custom or pre-made vinyl lettering online or create your own using your computer.

If you opt to create your own you'll find websites featuring popular quotes to be a great source of inspiration.

You can place your letters, words or sayings just about anywhere you desire in your baby's nursery. Some great ideas are to put a quote or saying over your baby's doorway or along a wall border. Single words like "Imagine", "Dream", "Believe", could be centered on doors or on small sections of walls.

Popular Sayings

Following are some of my favorite sayings for baby nurseries:

Down the rabbit hole...

Humpty dumpty had a great fall...

I'll love you to the moon, the stars and back

Knick, knack, paddy whack, give the dog a bone...

Old Macdonald had a farm ee i ee i oh!

I see the moon, the moon sees me, God bless the moon, God bless me.

Love you to the moon and the stars and back

Twinkle, twinkle, little star...do you know how loved you are?

Create Your Own

To create your own decorative letters, words, and sayings all you need is a word processing program like Microsoft Word. Type what your want to put on your walls and then start experimenting with things like starting each word with a capital or using all lower case letters. A great tip for the experimental process is to test out different fonts by highlighting your letter, word, or phrase and then previewing each font to see how it looks.

Select a font and size that works well with the rest of your baby's nursery. Once you've decided on the font and size, print it out and hold it up against your wall to verify that it's actually the right size. Once you've happy with the font and size, take a pair of scissors and cut out your letter, word or each section of your saying just as you want it to appear on the wall of your baby's nursery.

Depending on your level artistic ability or the difficulty of the font, you can either place a piece of carbon behind your print out and position it where you want it on your wall using green painter's tape and trace over the letter(s) with a pen or pencil; or try your hand at free-styling. If you're going to draw out a freehand outline you'll want to affix the letter, word or saying just above the area you'll be drawing on. A second piece of painter's tape positioned just below where you want your saying will give you a straight line to work from. Create your outline in pencil and then use either a paint pen or a permanent marker to finish it off.

Baby Rooms on a Budget

Q: We're expecting our first baby in six months. I'm only working part-time and was wondering if you had any ideas for creating baby rooms on a budget?

A: First off you don't have to spend a lot of money to create a beautiful nursery for your newborn. Baby rooms on a budget can easily be done if you focus first on what your baby needs and learn how to resist the temptation that everything you purchase must be new and must come as part of set. Also be cautious of not overbuying. You don't need as many things as you may think you do.

While there are some things your baby will need there's also a lot of things you can do without yet still create a beautiful space for your baby. Babies are big business for many companies and advertisers know how to push the buttons of new parents wanting the best for their new baby.

Establish a budget

Before we go any further it's important to give some thought to your budget. How much can you really afford?

Plan for today and tomorrow

When it comes to both furniture and accessories for baby rooms give some thought to not only today but tomorrow as well. If you plan out your baby's nursery carefully e.g. paint colors and furniture you shouldn't have to update it for a few years. While soft pink and baby blue are great for infants, the color may not be as appropriate for a toddler...

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