If you’re going to be welcoming a new arrival into your family home, then you’ll want a suitable place for them to sleep and play – even if they ultimately spend a lot of time sleeping and playing elsewhere. Preparing a nursery can be an exciting project, and picking out the textures, colours, furniture, and other details early on can help you avoid rushing later. After all, as the birth approaches, you’ll probably have other things to worry about.
Soft, Calming Colour Palettes for a Peaceful Space
Recent years have seen a pronounced trend toward more muted, neutral colour palettes – and in the nursery, these hues are especially worthwhile. By avoiding bold, brash shades, you’ll create a tranquil, restful atmosphere. Natural colours and materials might help the baby to settle down – and luxury designer wallpaper is often the best way to bring them into the space.
Nature-Inspired Themes That Feel Fresh and Timeless
The colours you pick out are just one way to cultivate a peaceful, natural vibe. You might also look to evoke the natural world through specific motifs and themed décor. If there are pictures of birds, plants, and other animals throughout the space, then you might encourage the baby to be inquisitive about the environment, and the natural world. At the same time, the use of sustainable materials might reduce the environmental impact of your project as a whole.
Functional Furniture That Blends Style and Practicality
As well as thinking about aesthetics, you’ll also want to consider how you’ll be using the nursery space, and how you might physically get the most from it. Certain kinds of furniture can be hugely useful. You might think of storage boxes that can be easily stashed beneath a convertible cot, or an ergonomic chair for those long, gruelling night-time nursing sessions.
Personal Touches That Make the Nursery Feel Special
Much like the bedrooms and living spaces in your home, your nursery should convey a little bit of your family’s personality and quirks. This might be achieved through the right personalised décor, as well as artworks and soft furnishings. Often, layering textures, and adding one or two bespoke items, can help you and your baby to feel at home, right away. Whether it’s a set of initials on the door, a collection of framed photographs, or a hand-painted mural, the right simple touches can work wonders.
Monica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood in metropolitan and multicultural London. London Mums is the FREE and independent peer support group for mums and mumpreneurs based in London https://www.londonmumsmagazine.com and you can connect on Twitter @londonmums
