Nursery Ideas

Top 10 Tips For Designing Your Baby's Nursery

6 min | Updated on 30-03-2023 by HappyPreggie
Are you looking for nursery design ideas? We'll share 10 ideas for designing a nursery that you'll adore.

It's all about finding the right mix between beauty and functionality when it comes to nursery decor. A well-designed nursery will be a secure, functional, beautiful, and relaxing place for your baby. Because decorating a nursery is an investment, it's very normal that you think through your nursery design plan before making purchases and so on.

Top 10 Tips For Designing Your Baby's Nursery
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Everything from nursery design to lighting, as well as paint colors and nursery furnishings, will be covered here. Use these suggestions to design a nursery that you'll enjoy and that will grow with your child.


#1 Choose the perfect location


Choose a peaceful room next to your bedroom if you have the option, so you don't have to walk far at night. Make sure a cold room is well-heated, and a warm room is well-ventilated. If your windows allow a lot of light in, using black-out shutters or curtain linings to keep the room dark may help your kid sleep better at night.

Choose the perfect location
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#2 Be practical and consistent


Is your home's design conventional, contemporary, or a mix of the two? Make sure your nursery design matches your own taste and the rest of your home's décor. It won't seem out of place this way, and you won't get tired of it.

Because designing a nursery is an investment, it's a good idea to work out your nursery design budget before you start. Making decisions is a lot easier when you have a budget!


#3 Create your own mood board


We are constantly bombarded with photos and ideas for attractive setups. Design a mood board containing photographs of vignettes, nurseries, and other gorgeous settings that you are drawn to in order to create a nursery that you will enjoy.

Create your own mood board
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Look for inspiration online and in magazines, then put the ones you like together to make a mood board. Use it to help you choose colors, stay focused on your ideas, and tie your theme together. Pinterest is also a fantastic resource for creating mood boards. Pin some nursery ideas from our Baby Nursery Pinterest board, which features hundreds of nursery photographs!

Once you've completed the mood board, you'll be able to see certain colors, styles, and patterns coming together. You'll be able to picture your ideal nursery now.


#4 Keep it simple


It's natural to go overboard with all of the beautiful baby furniture and accessories available. So, consider child-friendly rather than childish. Keep things basic and choose a single focus for the space early on, whether it's a piece of furniture or artwork. You won't need to repaint every few years if you use a neutral background and mix in age-appropriate items.


#5 Choose colors that are soothing and relaxing


Consider using soothing, comforting colors. When your baby is older, she will have her own ideas about her room, so use this opportunity to reflect on what makes you feel at ease. Most mothers want calm above all else while dealing with the demands of a baby.

Choose colors that are soothing and relaxing
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#6 Choose adaptable décor


Think about how long the nursery decor will likely last your kid. Wallpaper featuring storybook or cartoon characters may need to be replaced in a few years if your child grows out of it or thinks it's babyish. Wall stickers are a low-cost, simple solution that may be simply removed as your child grows older.


#7 Light, Air, and Noise Control


The nursery's major goal is to get your child on a sleep schedule, so having alternatives for blocking out light, reducing noise from other rooms, and adjusting temperature and airflow is critical. To assist absorb noise, use thick pile carpets and curtains. To restrict and filter light use layer solar shades, black-out shades, interior or external shutters.

Light, Air, and Noise Control
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In a nursery, the significance of lighting cannot be overstated. When necessary, use window coverings and lights that may create the illusion of nighttime even during the day, and consider dimmable options.


#8 Solutions for nursery storage


To keep the nursery orderly, don't forget to include nursery storage options. Choose nursery storage choices that are both attractive and useful, including baskets, bins, and shelves.

In just a few months, you'll be shocked at how much clutter you'll acquire for Baby. Make sure you have enough storage to keep the place organized. Getting a changing table with drawers to store baby clothing, towels, and diapers in. When you're changing him, it's more convenient than storing them in a closet because everything is within reach.


#9 Babyproof the room


When purchasing a cot, make sure it complies with all safety regulations. This indicates that the cot is deep enough, free of cutouts or stairs, and that the bars are spaced properly. Place the cot away from windows, heaters, lamps, wall decorations, and wires to create a secure zone around it. Furniture that your baby may crawl onto should also be kept away from the cot.


#10 Nursery furniture


Your child will not remain a child forever. Consider purchasing a cot that can be changed into a toddler bed, a single bed, or even a sofa. In the long term, this helps you stretch your money. Planning ahead also means you won't have to redo the space as your child develops.

Nursery furniture
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At Happypreggie, we know how special it feels to be a new parent and to decorate your baby's nursery. But this whole process can be a bit overwhelming at times. To ease your journey we came up with our list of top 10 tips for designing your baby's nursery.

If you loved reading this article and found it helpful we would also recommend you to read- 10 Best Baby Strollers in Malaysia or you can also read- Tips for Working Mothers For Balancing Work and Motherhood.
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