Baby’s Nursery – How To Add Tranquillity And Comfort To The Room
With the exciting news of expecting your baby comes the realisation that you must create a new living space within your home for the precious little one.
Therefore, the best idea is to think and plan ahead for the growing years when decorating and preparing the baby room.
Make no mistake that the cute little human being will soon demand a space and a life of its own. Choosing a contemporary scheme is perfect. The room must be practical and easily changeable from one phase to another during your baby’s growing years.
1. Keep Things Simple, Practical and Looking Good
The room is to be tranquil, comfortable, bathed in beautiful colours and cute decor.
Safe and convenient access to storage units is a must. Unobstructed view of the cot always is of paramount importance.
2. Rugs
Use rugs of natural wool. The fibres are long, strong and durable and can last for many years. Natural wool exhibits stain and dirt-repellent properties due to the natural lanolin coating found on the surface of the wool, therefore, making wool easy to clean should spills occur.
The colour and shape of the rug will depend on the scheme you have chosen for the room. Interior decorators do recommend choosing a rug similar to the colour of the floor. Strong contrasting colour can make a room look smaller.
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3. Identify a Focal Point
The cot need not be the focal point. A large toy can be the focal point or a window or even the change table area.
Why not paint the ceiling with a soothing complementing colour or add a mural or decal?
Should the ceiling be the focal point, repeat the same the colour in some of the decorative accessories.
4. Sorting and Storing Baby’s Clothes
Buy a few clear plastic storage containers, some labelling stickers and a black felt tip pen. Clothes your baby will be wearing at a later stage can be stored in these containers. Label the container according to size and contents.
Organise baby’s clothing according to size. Place the items that will be worn and used when the baby arrives into the dresser drawers and cupboard.
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5. Creative Storage
Use a shelving unit with adjustable shelves for additional storage space. Add baskets containers to the shelves. Store items in the baskets and accessorise unused shelves with baby toys etc
Ikea has a great variety of shelving units. The Algot system combined with a two-drawer cabinet grabbed my attention. It is versatile and can still be in use during the growing up years just by adding what is needed.
6. Nursery Furniture
Plan ahead when choosing nursery furniture. The beautiful bassinet crib will soon have to make way for a toddler-sized bed. Thinking ahead will ensure that you make wise space-saving choices that will save you money.
7. Windows
Installing blackout curtains or blinds will keep the room comfortable during the day and help your baby sleep longer.
8. Last Minute
Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare the baby’s room. Getting a head start will prevent stress and ensure that you will have enough energy to finish the job.
A good idea would be to start a “to-do” and a “to purchase” list.