Preparing a room for your new baby is exciting, but it’s important to keep some dream nursery tips in mind to ensure your nursery is functional and beautiful. Such as the room type and size.
There are tons more elements that can affect the comfort, mood, and function of the space. Below, we’ll share five essential dream nursery tips for arranging an eye-catching room your little one can thrive in during their first years of life.
5 Tips for Creating A Functional and Beautiful Nursery
Be Mindful of Color
Start with a neutral base, ideally a color that ties in with the rest of the home’s color scheme.
Having a primary tone that’s the same color as the rest of the house will maintain harmony.
Ideally, accent with one or two bold colors, but don’t overdo it, as it can overstimulate a baby. Having a lamp, drapes, and even bedding that’s bold can easily liven up a nursery and allow you to change things when you want.
Don’t Neglect Storage Options
A nursery can quickly get stuffed with lots of toys and clothing. So, choosing versatile pieces, such as a changing table with a storage box underneath, or storage solutions such as floating shelves, can minimize potential clutter.
Make sure every item has a home and use labels to help you and anyone who’s helping you with baby identify things quickly. Considerstorage solutions like wall hooks, bookshelves, and rattan baskets.
Focus On Transitional Furniture
Babies grow fast, so investing in furniture designed only for them isn’t cost-effective. It’s better to choose convertible furniture that can evolve, like cribs that size into toddler beds, and drapes, art, and lighting fixtures that are ageless.
It’s still okay to choose whimsy elements, such as a teepee or stuffed animal, but go with items that will still be loved even when your child is a toddler.
Decorate with Memorable Pieces
Décor is as important as the color choice when it comes to creating a dream nursery that’s unique to your baby. Add meaningful and timeless décor, such as family heirlooms, for a personal touch.
Items like your grandfather’s hand-carved wooden horse, or your mother’s watercolor painting, can nicely decorate the room and make them a part of the nursery, even when they are not present.
Consider Everyone’s Comfort
Though it’s important to have a stylish nursery, so is having a comfortable one. After all, the nursery is where you and your baby will spend a significant amount of time. To increase comfort, choose dimmable lighting and drapes that can block out the sun when needed.
Go with fully upholstered chairs and soft textures, and choose non-toxic and safe materials, such as natural flame-retardant fabrics like wool and no-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints.
The First Step In Creating Your Dream Nursery
Before you put these dream nursery tips to good use, it’s important that you’re in a home that’s right for you and your family.
At Craftmark Homes, we’ve been connecting families to luxury estate homes and award-winning townhomes for over 30 years. We design our homes to have flexible features and ample space so you can transform them to perfectly fit your life. Even better, we place them in beloved communities full of wonderful amenities and located near many family-friendly area attractions.
Contact us today to see how great your dream nursery can be in the right space, and check out our locations to learn more about our time-honored homes and communities.
