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Expecting A Baby? Helpful Tips On Decorating The Nursery
Decorating the room for a new baby is just one of the many things that need to be organized when you are pregnant, but it is really exciting too. You will be thinking about color schemes, possible themes, furniture and home decor accents you want to include.
These are just some of the considerations when planning a nursery. Are you having a girl or a boy, and are you going to stick to the traditional blue or pink color schemes? What if you don’t know if it is a girl or a boy? What color schemes can you choose then?
The other option you have is to choose a color scheme that is not restricted to a boy or a girl. Keep away from pink and blue, and instead choose yellow, green, white or aqua as your main colors, and again add pink or blue accents when baby arrives. Remember that it is usually recommended to keep to pastel tones, which promote rest, for a baby’s room.
Choosing a specific theme is popular these days too, and can be successfully achieved whether you know the gender of the baby or not. Themes that are suitable for both boys and girls include nursery rhymes, animals, farms and gardens. The ever-popular Disney characters provide a great theme as well, and one that even a toddler would be happy to have. You will find wonderful Disney baby bedding, wall hangings, curtains and decals to use.
Decide what pieces of furniture you need. New nursery furniture can be quite expensive, so ask your friends who have older children; they may still be storing their nursery furniture but have no further need for it. Also look around yard sales for secondhand furniture; this just needs to be sanded and a fresh coat of paint applied to look like new, and you have the added thrill of having done it all yourself.
Personalize your baby’s room with those little extra items that make it all your own. You might add some pictures of you as a baby or current photos of the baby’s grandparents, particularly if they live away from you. Look for unique bedding for your baby; there are some beautiful ranges of designer baby bedding available that really add to a room. If you have a strict budget, watch out for sales at your favorite baby store and grab special pieces while they are on sale.
Give some time and thought to decorating your baby’s nursery and make it an expression of you and your family.