Your baby is coming, and you now have the privilege of designing the nursery. Planning a baby nursery is fun and stressful for new parents. Not only are they incredibly excited for the baby to come, but they are also terrified of making some mistakes in the design process. Their brains become clouded with nagging questions about paint type, color choice, gender stereotypes, and other ideas and concepts that are well beyond the grasp of any newborn. The point is, settle on a nursery wallpaper, color scheme, or theme, and leave the worrying for when your little ones are older.
For now, focus on a theme and enjoy the preparation. Who knows how many nurseries you’ll get the opportunity to decorate. If you can’t think of a nursery theme, there are many classic options to choose from.
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1. An Earthy Woodland Retreat
You can never go wrong with forests and forest animals — the luscious green of the trees, the colorful birds, and the cuddly bears. With a large selection of picturesque wallpapers, you won’t even need to handle a paintbrush. Also, woodland themes are pretty popular, so you should have any trouble finding accent lamps, bedding, and nursery rockers.
2. Creative Boho Baby Room
If you don’t know, the boho style is reminiscent of the 19th-century Parisian bohemians and reflects their carefree artistic spirit. The style emphasizes eclectic, organic elements focusing on nature or natural materials. It is a fun and sophisticated way to design a nursery, but it may not be as colorful and whimsical as some would like. A design consultant can help you uncover the potential of this popular style.
3. Colorful Under the Sea Theme
If your family loves the ocean and the water, consider an underwater theme for your little one’s nursery. Under the sea decor is great. You can use different plushies to fill your child’s room. Maybe find a sea turtle, dolphin, etc. Also, with options for coral and various blues, the nursery will be bright and colorful. You can also use Hopsack fabric by the yard to create interesting art installations or quilts with underwater themes.
4. Exciting Jungle Jamboree
Like forests, jungles are excellent and fun options for nurseries. You can find plenty of material for the theme, including jungle animals, like lions and monkeys. Many companies make wall decals with jungle animals for easy installation. As with forests, you can find bedding, lighting, stuffed animals, and other nursery staples to fit the theme.
5. Rustic Farmhouse
Who doesn’t love barnyard animals? Pigs, cows, and chickens are approachable and friendly-looking animals with perfect picture-book-style faces. In fact, barnyards are the focus of many children’s classics, including Charlotte’s Web.
Choosing this theme allows for bold and fun color choices. It also allows for more rustic, woody elements.
Whether creating wall art with upholstery fabric by the yard or adding pops of color with patterned wallpaper, decorating a nursery should be fun and exciting. If you want some help with the design, consult an interior design professional.
