Bringing Baby Home: How to Create a Cosy Nursery
While the idea of designing a nursery is charming and wonderful, the practical labour of making a secure, comfortable, beautiful, and tranquil place for your baby can be overwhelming.
Following the latest trends, many first-time parents start picking out themes for their nursery! However, soon enough all of them realise that it’s better to go with some accent pieces that are easy to change while the large investment elements remain unchanged and will serve the purpose for many years to come.
Therefore, maintain a flexible design that can be easily adapted for tweens and adolescents with a few adjustments in furnishings, art, and accessories. After all, if you want to go for a theme then stick to a soft and minimal colour palette to provide a tranquil and unstimulating atmosphere for both of you.
Take Care of Wall Décor
While old-school pink or blue shades are totally OK, many parents today prefer gender-neutral nursery décor. Colours, in reality, can impact moods and behaviours – you don’t want your child to be awake all night because the colours are too stimulating. To get a relaxing impression, choose warm shades. Again, choosing the proper shade is more important than choosing the perfect colours. You can also opt for some relaxing hues for the walls such as pastels or white and have fun with the ceiling.
Elevate you space by picking out a lovely baby nursery wallpaper that will add some colour and pattern to your wall décor and make it unique! This type of wallpaper is extremely simple to peel and update when your baby gets older and wants a voice in the décor of their room. Plus, it provides greater artistic freedom than paint.
Since babies spend the majority of time on their back, it’s more interesting for them to have the wallpaper on the ceiling. However, if you enjoy the idea of being big and quirky but are concerned about the commitment, consider placing removable baby nursery wallpaper or wall stickers that you can replace as the baby grows.
On the other hand, if nursery wallpaper isn’t your way to go but you still want to keep your little one fully entertained, consider hanging some nursery mobiles or adding staff animals. The former will add whimsy to your space and even assist your infant in falling asleep, while the latter will make your environment creative, visually exciting, and aid in the development of the baby’s creativity.
These also make great baby toys as your little one grows and progresses with his game. Feel free to incorporate oversized stuffed animal or an animal head into your nursery design whether it is a safari-inspired nursery, a great outdoors nursery, or a travel theme nursery. Also, consider adding some graphic or colourful rug to create a contrast to the bare walls and break the monotony in the room.
The last but not least item of complementing your walls is getting the right window treatment. When made of exceptionally thick materials that effectively block out the majority of the light passing through, it’ll allow your child to go asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Choose a bright, patterned cloth for your window treatments to add a whimsical touch to your nursery décor. Make use of your chosen pattern many times across the area to create continuity. Aim for three to four uses per pattern. You might, for example, match your nursery bedding to your curtains and use the same fabric to make an accent pillow for your rocker.
Create a Changing Space
You’ll be changing a lot of diapers as a mum. A changing table can provide a pleasant place for you and your baby to exchange clean dirty diapers, get dressed, or perform other activities.
Many parents opt for multi-purpose baby things, and changing tables is one item that may surely answer that need. When selecting the right changing table, make sure it complements your nursery’s décor. Also, consider the height of the people who will be using the table the most, as you want it to be at a comfortable level for them. Don’t forget to bring a changing pad! Although some changing tables contain them, they are often narrow and flat, as opposed to the plush curved options that are sold separately.
However, if you lack space to accommodate both a baby dresser and a changing table, you can easily transform your baby dresser into a changing table with drawers. There are plenty of lovely baby dressers on the market that can be easily converted. And if you can’t find a dresser that matches the colour pattern of your nursery, then you can paint it.
Changing those diapers in the middle of the night can be frustrating when lacking the appropriate lighting. Moreover, the lighting in your nursery is important for setting the proper tone and altering the space’s ambience. You’ll need both direct central illumination and soft lighting to lessen uneasiness and fear of the dark. Whether you choose a chandelier, pendant, table lamps, floor lamps, or a mix, the idea is to overlay illumination. Layering helps you to design a beautifully and functionally balanced nursery.
Create a Cosy Nursing Nook
Purchasing a nursery armchair is one of the most difficult aspects of nursery décor. Mums will tell you that they spent most of their baby’s first few months in a nursery chair. It’s where you’ll strive to get the infant to latch properly, feed the baby numerous times a day, and calm and comfort a sleepy baby.
Therefore, investing in an armchair is a no-brainer. There’s nothing like a comfortable nursery chair to assist with the creation of a nice ambience in the nursery when you’re tired and aching, especially during late-night feeding sessions. You may choose a rocking chair with arched legs and a more vigorous back and forth motion or opt for a glider with a stable base and a gentler swing. Again, choose the one that best suits your needs and nursery décor.
Another small but essential item to consider when designing a cosy nursing nook for your baby is a baby monitor. It can help you listen out for or keep an eye on your baby from a distance, and alert you if your baby needs you. If your infant was delivered prematurely or has breathing difficulties, your doctor may advise you to use a breathing or heart monitor.
On the other hand, if your baby was born in cold weather months, or has some breathing difficulties, a humidifier may also come in handy. For example, if you have forced hot air heat, your home may feel dry, causing congestion or dry skin in your baby. Colds and flu can cause coughing, sore throats, and stuffy noses.
