Designing a nursery for your baby-to-be can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it can also seem a little daunting, especially if you don't know where to begin — feeling a little overwhelmed? Take a moment to arm yourself with these helpful nursery design dos and don'ts, and you'll be ready to hit the stores in no time.
Do Choose a Specific Style or Theme
Although it's not absolutely necessary to limit yourself to a single concept, settling on a specific idea will help you to narrow your focus and create a more cohesive design.
Do Pick the Perfect Palette
Put these eight fool proof colour tips to the test.
1. Consider Your Canvas
2. Go Bold with Accents
3. Think Long Term
4. Seek to Soothe
5. Settle on a Style or Theme
6. Find Fabric First
7. Get the Balance Right
8. Be Picky About Your Paint
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Do Decorate the Ceiling
Babies spend much of their time on their backs. Why not give your little one something to contemplate? Consider painting the ceiling a soothing colour or enhancing your nursery's theme with a mural or decals.
Do Consider Going Green
Designing an eco-friendly nursery is not only good for the planet—it's good for baby too! The products we use on a daily basis are full of nasty chemicals. These chemicals—known as VOCs—dissipate slowly, compromising air quality as they evaporate. They may even make your little one sick.
Do Create a Nursing Station
Nursing is a tricky business, and it can quickly turn into a juggling act if you are unprepared. Make nursing time stress-free with these tips for keeping everything you need close at hand.
1. Invest in a practical nursing chair
2. Add an end table with storage
3. Buy a good nursing pillow
4. Stock up on the necessary supplies
5. Prepare a feeding log
6. Consider your lighting
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Do Develop a System for Sorting and Storing Clothes
Keeping up with baby's changing wardrobe is a never-ending challenge. Start by organizing your kiddo's clothes by size and type. Fill your nursery closet and dresser drawers with the things you can use now, and label and put away the rest until your baby needs them.
It also helps to keep an easily accessible box for clothes that you have officially deemed too small. When the box is full, wash the clothes, label them and store them away. Keeping outgrown items separate prevents them from creeping back into baby's closet, saving you the hassle of an extra trying-on session.
Do Leave Room to Grow
When choosing your nursery furniture, think long term. Baby's small, bassinet-style crib may look darling now, but have you left enough room to exchange it for a toddler-sized bed later? No room for both a stand-alone changing table and a dresser? You'll get more use out of the dresser in the long run. Thinking ahead will ensure you get the most out of your money and your space.
Don't Neglect Your Windows
Properly dressing your windows is not a design choice—it's a safety concern.
Always install blackout curtains or heavy blinds in the nursery. This will help the baby to sleep longer and more comfortably. More importantly, it will prevent the room from getting too hot during the day, dramatically decreasing your baby's risk of Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Don't Use Harsh Lighting
Install a dimmer on any intense overhead lighting fixtures, especially if they are located directly over the crib. It's also a good idea to purchase a small accent lamp for a cosy, story-time glow.
Don't Forget the Nightlight
Nightlights provide both safety and comfort, especially during late-night feedings. They can also be downright adorable!
Don't Wait to Baby-Proof the Nursery
Baby may not be on the move yet, but before you know it, you'll have your very own toddling disaster zone. Take care to cover electrical outlets and tuck away cords. Anchor down any furniture that could pose a threat, and secure rugs to the floor to prevent slips. You should also be wary of potential choking hazards, and be sure that all medicines, ointments, etc. are securely stowed out of baby's reach.
Don't Forget to Stock Necessities
Purchase all necessary diapers, wipes, lotions, and ointments well ahead of baby's arrival and put them away. Make sure that everything you need remains within arm's reach, so you are never tempted to take a hand off baby.
Don't Wait Until the Last Minute
Be sure to get your nursery project underway early, so there will be plenty of time to air out new furniture and freshly painted spaces. Getting a head start will also prevent stress and ensure that you will have enough energy to finish the job
References
Lascurian, K. (10/22/20). How to Design a Nursery: Dos and Don'ts. The Spruce, https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-design-a-nursery-2504852.
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