When you are pregnant, I imagine you can't wait to decorate the nursery. What could be more fun than decorating that little room to your taste and furnishing it with the most beautiful accessories? You decorate a nursery with your heart, and it is often an extension of other rooms in your home. Whether you choose a themed room, a nursery with a special color theme, a retro style or vintage nursery, the very latest fashion colors, in short, the choice is enormous! Fortunately, because everyone has different tastes.
If you are pregnant for the first time, it might be incredibly overwhelming because the choice is so vast. Where should you start, what is allowed and what is not? Actually, anything is allowed and possible as long as you ensure it is safe for your little one. Below you will find a few tips to make it easier for you when choosing a nursery interior and to provide a guide in this fun process!
Decorating the nursery: 4 practical tips:
1. Inspiration
Take your time to look around and think about what style you want for the nursery. You've probably thought about what a nursery could look like many times before, and you can use this as a guide. You can find a lot of inspiration online. Pinterest is a great medium where you can get lost for hours. Type in relevant # so you go in the right direction, otherwise, you won't see the wood for the trees. Also, check Instagram for #nursery #nurserydecor #babyroom #nurserystyling. Would you prefer to find inspiration in a store? Then drop into a baby store or a home furnishings store. There you can see beautiful color combinations and often gather a lot of inspiration for your dream nursery!
2. Color scheme & Theme
After gathering ideas, you can create a mood board or, if you're not into cutting and pasting, make a list. Go to a DIY store or paint shop to look at color combinations and how they come together in real life. With small paint testers, you can clearly see at home how they match. Gather all your ideas to get an overall picture. Do you want a tough room, a room with an animal theme, or a very sweet and gentle room? Or perhaps you prefer white walls as a base and then create a timeless look with accessories and furniture? Anything is possible, it's your choice, and you should feel good about it. There's no right or wrong as long as you ensure everything is safe for your little one.
3. Base and layout
Always start with a good base. From there, you can further decorate your nursery and add atmosphere. Choose good flooring, a color on the walls or beautiful wallpaper, and finish the room with matching window decorations. Have you chosen a color theme? Then this will already be clearly visible in your future children's room. After the walls and floor are finished, you can place the 3 essential items that should not be missing in the nursery; a safe crib or baby bed, a changing table, and a dresser/wardrobe. A chair for cuddling and feeding is also certainly handy if you have the space for it. It might be a matter of fitting and measuring in the room, but see which arrangement is best and makes all the furniture look beautiful.
4. Finishing touch / styling
Now comes the most enjoyable part for many people: styling the nursery! Give your dream nursery a personal touch and create a beautiful, warm room. There are so many themes and color options possible, but to keep the room as calm as possible, stick to your chosen color scheme.
5. Choose handmade. That's always a good choice!
At Ollebol & Muis, you can have baby accessories, such as a crocheted blanket, custom-made to perfectly match your nursery! Perhaps your favorite music box or musical mobile is in stock, ready for immediate order and placement in your carefully decorated nursery. Or do you see your favorite cuddly toy in the color of your nursery among them? If the product you absolutely love isn't in stock, or you've seen something on the sold page? Email info@ollebolenmuis.nl, and we'll see together if a custom order is a good option!
