When Pink And Blue Won’t Do – Design Tips For New Parents

Having children is a blessing (well, except when they grow older, as some parents might argue). As children require ample love, attention and care, parents can show how much they care by decorating the nursery for their newborn well. As a first-time parent, you may feel that you are at a loss at what you should do. You might even have thought that painting it all blue for a baby boy and all pink for a baby girl is the ultimate way to do things.

Well, you can certainly still go down the blue and pink routes but if you are one of those creative souls, we are sure you won’t be satisfied with such outdated solutions. So, how do you design the nursery for your newborn baby and what do you have to look out for?

Compromising Between Form and Function

Don’t lose sight of practicality by focusing too much on the decor. It’s more important to make sure that the nursery has space for you to walk around and it’s practical. Think about how long the room will stay as a nursery or do you need to divide the space to fit your needs? Once you are sure about the function of the room, work in the design bits and achieve a good balance between form and function.

The Bedding Matters!

Whether you have plans for an elaborate nursery or just intend to place crib bedding in the middle of the room, shopping for bedding can be a fun process. After all, this is where your baby will be spending most of their time in the beginning (newborns sleep for more than 16 hours a day!) A good place to start when decorating your baby’s room can be with their fitted sheets and crib.

Think about the mood you want to achieve in that room and by choosing the right bedding, you can instead use color of the bedding to decorate the room instead of painting the entire in the boring blue or pink paint colors.

Not Blue, Not Pink… But Green!

Let’s talk about painting the nursery, shall we? For starters, try opting for shades of green instead for a more unexpected approach. This particular shade of color is bright and cheery, and is also a smart way to bring the outdoors in. Other than being gender neutral, green is one of the most restful colors on the eyes and can introduce a relaxing and refreshing feel to the space. It is pretty much a complex color that has many hues but when it is used correctly, you and your baby will enjoy the feeling of serenity in the room.

If you want to avoid making the room feel too depressing, avoid using muted and olive tones and use clean greens instead. If you want the room to look and feel energetic, you can use bright yellowish-green on some parts of the room. However, you should take care not to paint the entire room with that hue as it may be too overwhelming.

One more thing, you can never go wrong with pastel greens as they are the most relaxing. As your baby grows, his or her preferences may change according to age. Hence, you may want to consider using wallpapers as you can change them in the future without much hassle.

Accessorizing the Room

A baby’s room is without a doubt one of the best places to celebrate the joy of play and you can afford to be whimsy. With the right designs and accessories that are vibrant and colorful, the room can serve as an ideal environment to let your newborn develop into a toddler while stimulating their creative capacity from young. When accessorizing the room, think about the overall design theme – for example an adorable elephant-themed nursery, the use of black-and-white wallpapers or even an Alice in Wonderland-themed nursery.

Truth be told, when it comes to designing a room for your newborn, it is not a journey that you have to stress over about. While you think about how to decorate the room, remember to have fun while brainstorming for ideas with your spouse so that the resulting design is one that is filled with love and joy to welcome your newborn into this world.