Planning the Perfect Nursery for Your Little One
The planning process for your little ones nursery can often take quite a lot of time. There are lots of different elements to consider and its important to make sure you get things right. Theres nothing more exciting than welcoming your baby to their new home and finally getting to use all of the baby products that youve purchased over the last 9 months and its such a warming feeling knowing that your baby has a safe, comfortable environment to live and grow. Here are a few elements to consider when planning and preparing your babys nursery, to ensure you create the cosiest and safest environment possible.
First Things First: Location
Not all homes offer you a choice when it comes to where you would like your babys nursery to be, however if you choose the room that is spacious, full of natural light and airy then youre on the right track. Ensuring your babys nursery is spacious is key for a number of reasons, mainly as even though they may be tiny, your baby will still require a fair amount of furniture, as well as space for their toys and other baby products that accumulate over the months. You may also want to keep this their bedroom as they grow, which will certainly help with making sure theres enough room to create a comfortable space for them then too. Natural light is another key thing to consider, as this will keep the nursery bright, fresh and clear, which will help your baby to relax and feel calm. You should then consider how quiet the room is, if its close to a road you dont want the sound of traffic to disturb your little one whilst their trying to sleep and so on.
Choosing the Right Theme
One of the most exciting parts to designing your babys nursery is choosing the theme. Whilst choosing a set theme for a girl or boy is easy, filling the room with pink princess items or baby blue boats and teddy bears, there are many parents who are keeping the gender of the child a surprise, and this is where natural baby themes come in. Sticking to a neutral colour scheme for your babys nursery will create a soothing, calm and relaxing atmosphere which will be ideal for ensuring your baby is settled and comfortable. Colours such as pale yellow, baby blue, baby pink, cream, beige and grey will create the perfect look and feel. You can add more colour to the room through curtains, blankets, toys, artwork and other finishing touches.
Ensuring Youre Fully Equipped
Your newborn is going to need a lot of things. Thinking about what furniture you need will help you to utilise the space that you have and create the perfect layout for your nursery. To keep with the stylish theme, youve created for the nursery, choosing furniture from a specific range will help you to maintain the standards of the room and keep it looking neat and complete. Materials such as oak are ideal for baby furniture, as it is hard wearing, durable and looks beautiful too. Your babys cot is the main feature in the nursery, you then need a wardrobe, changing table, chest of drawers and, dependant on the size of the room, you could even look to introducing an oak blanket storage box to keep things neat and tidy.
Baby Proofed Finishing Touches
It goes without saying that a babys nursery must be safe and secure, but there are a few things that may slip your mind when it comes to how you can baby proof your nursery. Covering power points and sockets will prevent your little one from placing their fingers in any unwanted areas. You can then look at adding some padding onto the sharper edges in the room, such as table corners and skirting. Adding some baby monitors will be a huge help with your daily routine, especially when it comes to naptime, you can have a constant monitor of your babys nursery and make sure they are happy and settled. Once youve baby proofed the room and are confident that its the perfect space for your little one, you can add beautiful finishing touches such as family photographs, artwork and a baby mobile, as these will add character to the room and create a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.