Little Bit of Green

Decorating and designing a nursery for a baby has turned into a much {bigger|larger] production than it ever used to be. With the age increasing for people having babies, they also are better off financially and therefore more money to put into the room for their bundle of joy. This has been highlighted quite a bit in recent years showing the elaborate nurseries complete with an exquisite Chandelier that celebrities are having designed for their babies. There are also special shows on cable that show designers creating babies nurseries for expectant parents. The current trend is actually a great one with parents wanting to have a room that will grow with the child and can be used for several years from the colors, to the furniture and even the Quoizel lighting.

The traditional nursery paint colors of baby blue, light pink and buttercup yellow are not the colors that people are selecting to paint for their child’s nursery. Many parents are making the nursery be a continuation of the rest of the home with the color palette included. Neutral tones such as cream and gold or the favorite combination of blue and chocolate have been favorite selections for nurseries recently. A lot of expectant parents know the sex of the baby and then decorate according to that but if you do not find out or want it to be gender neutral, then using soothing greens, beiges and creams are all great ideas.

If you are unsure of what colors to use to decorate the baby’s room, then look for the fabric and the bedding for the crib initially and that may help bring inspiration for the space. Having a juvenile theme is no longer in and is thought to be outdated and maybe even tacky. If you wish to incorporate animals for example, it is now done in a more muted and sophisticated way with great pieces of art, for example. Bedding for a nursery can be found in every price range and does not have to be pricey. If you are good at sewing or know a reasonable seamstress, perhaps you can make it yourself using beautiful fabrics.

The other thing that baby furniture makers now do is making pieces that may be used for a baby and then be used in another way as they get older. For example, a crib can now be converted to be a full size headboard and footboard when the baby is ready for a big bed. Also, a changing table can remove the pad and have it just be a classic appearing dresser for many more years of use.

The finishing touches in a baby’s room are what finish the look and that would include the rug, the artwork, and the lights. Having a nice plush, neutral area rug that will grow with the child is a great idea in addition to lighting that you would also choose to have in a bedroom for an adult. Baby girl’s roomsare being transformed into beautiful rooms complete with round cribs and crystal chandelier lights.

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