How to Create a One-of-a-Kind Nursery

Feb. 15, 2008 - PRLog -- •   Design the nursery to fit your taste, whatever that may be.  Children don’t have an opinion about their surroundings until at least two years old (and then they’ll have plenty to weigh-in on, so enjoy this luxury!)

•   When designing your nursery, choose textiles first (crib bedding, rug, upholstery etc.).  These items will steer your choice in furniture finish and wall color.

•   When choosing wall and textile colors, don’t be afraid to depart from the pastels.  Creating a memorable nursery means stepping outside of what’s predictable.  

•   Mix it up!  Don’t feel confined to a style. If you love a modern crib and vintage bedding, choose a playful piece of modern art, framed in an ornate antique frame, to pull it all together.  The only rule when designing a nursery is that the space should feel special to you.

•   If you desire a themed nursery, use art and accessories to achieve the theme.  To avoid a cookie-cutter look, seek out unique items from flea markets and online auctions to create a one-of-a-kind room for your baby.

•   Where budget is concerned, there are places to splurge and ways to save.  Splurge on a cushy upholstered glider (where you can cat-nap during the 3am feeding), or on the favorite item that defines the style of the room.  Save on a “changing table” that is actually any dresser 33”-37” high, with a changing pad Velcro-ed on top.

•   Design with safety in mind:  
-   Remember that safety standards change frequently, so if you take a hand-me-down crib, make sure that it is up to current safety standards.  
-   When accessorizing, make sure all items (especially glass picture frames) are out of baby’s arm’s reach from the crib.  
-   Where bedding is concerned, billowy may be romantic, but not always safe; Big bows and loose or extraneous fabric can be an entanglement hazard.  

•   Practically speaking:
-   Like the rest of your nursery, your crib bedding should be practical as well as beautiful:  Make sure that the bumper is machine washable, ideally with a removable slipcover.  
-   To maximize baby’s sleep time, consider adding blackout liner to all window coverings.
-   Design a nursery that can grow up with your child.  Moving into a “big boy/girl bed” should not necessitate a design overhaul.  Many cribs today can convert to toddler beds, and armoires can be multi-purposed.  Choose colors and furnishings that are flexible.  Serena & Lily’s new children’s bedding collection was designed with this specific need in mind.


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Amanda Schuon
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Amanda@tbtpr.com   

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