Having children is a huge responsibility. Not only will your lifestyle have to change, you’ll also have to create a suitable space where you and your newborn can bond. Here are 4 ideas that will steer you in the right direction of creating the perfect nursery for your little ones.
- Get into the theme spirit
Similar to other spaces in a home, picking a theme for the nursery can really help you out in the long run. Not only will it make picking out items for the room a lot easier, it will give the space a more cohesive look. While common themes for nurseries typically consist of soft pastel colours for a soothing look, don’t be afraid to imbue some personal style into the design. After all, you’ll probably be spending a lot of time in there as well, so it should only make sense that the room consists of things that make you feel relaxed and at ease.
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- Baby-proof the room
This may seem like it’s a given, but you’d be surprised at how many parents overlook this. While not really necessary for newborns, if you are planning to keep your child in the same room as they grow older, chances are that you’ll probably be letting them roam free in the room at some point or other. As such, it’s important to ensure that the sharp edges of all furniture in the room are covered and that all wires and plugs are out of their way as best as possible. - Get creative with storage
It’s no secret that growing children require quite an extensive amount of storage solutions. But what happens if you’re living in an apartment that doesn’t leave you with much room or space to play around with? You think multi-functional, that’s what. For example, instead of buying a dedicated diaper changing station, you could look for a shelf with the right height and width. Or instead of a dedicated reading nook, you could use the top of your bookshelves as seating arrangements. This way, not only do you have more storage space, but you’ll make things more convenient for you and your little ones too.
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- Buy adaptable furniture
Where buying furniture for your tot is concerned, it’s important that you choose multi-functional pieces that grows with your child. For example, instead of buying a toy car or a princess bed, you should consider investing in a bed frame that can be converted into a storage unit after your child outgrows it. After all, you wouldn’t want to have to fork out huge sums of money after every few years every time your child’s tastes change. The same also applies for room decor, where you should opt for removable decorative materials like wall decals that can be easily changed up as and when necessary.
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