When bringing your little one into the world, having a comfortable and practical nursery is essential. You will be faced with many decisions when caring for your baby but designing the nursery is one that lets your creative side flow. You will want to create this space to be relaxing and enjoyable since you will spend a lot of time in the room. 

Here are the best tips for designing your baby’s nursery. 

Create a Mood Board 

Before buying things for the room, create a mood board with many ideas and images for how you want your beautiful space to look. Use inspiration from other nurseries and look at some deal-breaker items for the room, like cribs and changing tables to match the theme.

When you gather a bunch of things you would like in the nursery, the mood board will come together and you will start to see a clear theme of colors, styles and patterns. You can begin to visualize your dream nursery with your design style. You might be drawn to colors like blues since they are associated with a calm serenity. 

Map Out the Floorplan

You will want to make a game plan to designate areas for sleeping, changing, nursing and playing. Measure your space so you can make a practical decision about the best places to put your furniture. If you plan to do a lot of ordering online, it can save you money and frustration when assembling the room so everything fits perfectly. 

Sometimes you can get furniture that doubles for two functions. If you need more space, a dresser can double as a changing table or move a rocking chair you already have to save money and create space by moving it out of the room when not needed. Cribs can also have an attached changing table and storage underneath as well. 

Light and Noise Consideration

One of the reasons for your nursery is to get your new baby on a sleep schedule. Ensuring the space blocks light and noise will make a considerable difference in honoring the sleep schedule. Natural light is great for establishing your baby’s sleep cycle. Don’t underestimate the importance of light in a nursery. Get window coverings to invite sunshine into the nursery while having privacy in tender moments. Certain window covering and lamps can mimic specific times of the day to encourage sleep.

You will want to fill the room with furniture that absorbs noise. Thick rugs and drapes help absorb noise in and outside of the house. Other coverings like shades can help decrease noise you don’t want to enter the room. 

Don’t Overdue the Theme

Designing the nursery is fun since you get to let your creative side take over. When you find the perfect cute theme, you might want to get everything you can find to make the room adorable. It is best to stay moderate with the theme to the point your child grows out of it quickly. 

Keep a modern trend and add small things to build on it. Great ways to do this is by adding things like artwork, toys and books so when they grow out of them, they can easily be replaced. You don’t want to invest in all these pieces that have to be switched out in a short amount of time. 

Even if the theme changes in the future, you still have a solid base that can easily be changed and you can keep the larger investments in the room. A soft and minimal environment is the most versatile for you and the baby. 

Don’t Skip Storage 

Somehow the tiniest humans need the most storage for all their stuff. All the toys, diapers, books, clothing and more require a spot to go. It is best to choose storage that fits your needs for a while. Your baby won’t need diapers forever, so you can use something like a basket that is easily removable when done with that phase or used for something else. 

If you are low on room for storage, you can utilize your walls and get shelves for things that are easily accessible to you. Sometimes you need something in the room but don’t want your child to get into it. Wall shelves will allow you to store things like lotion, nail clippers and other supplies out of reach for them and accessible for you. 

Add a Personal Touch 

You will spend a lot of time with your baby in your nursery while building a bond. Add personal touches you love and make it a meaningful place to spend time. You may have a family heirloom or photo that will make the space feel personalized and unique to have in the room.  

Start Designing Today

Start by gathering inspiration and ideas to get your nursery going. After following these tips, it will come together in no time.