When you are expecting, there are a plethora of things to consider. One of your top concerns is having a comfortable, functional space to bring your new baby home to. When you are designing the nursery you naturally want something that looks nice, but because you and your baby will be spending quite a bit of time there you also want it to be a comforting space. Here are three ideas to create the ultimate nursery of comfort.
Choose A Soothing Color Palate
When you think of a nursery, you generally think of something with gentle tones and pastel colors. That is because bright colors can overstimulate babies. There is nothing wrong with having bright pops of color, but you do not want to overwhelm your little one. You want a nursery of comfort.
Tranquil blues, greens, lavender, and even grays are a great place to start. But if you prefer warmer colors, pale rose, peach, and even a creamy yellow are nice choices. You could even go with a neutral scheme with off-white, cream, and sand.
Comfortable, Durable Furniture
Of course, you will have a crib and a changing table for taking care of the baby. But what about mom? No nursery is complete without a rocking chair. Holding your baby as you feed her or put her to sleep promotes bonding. Rocking provides rhythmic motion that will calm and soothe her– which is especially important if you are trying to get her to sleep.
If you are going to be spending significant time in this chair, it should be comfortable. Choose a rocker with plenty of padding. You may even like a rocker that comes with an ottoman. Also, consider what will fit in with your previously chosen color scheme.
Floor Covering
Hardwood floors are beautiful. In your baby’s nursery, however, you should have a floor covering to help absorb sound. If your home is not carpeted, consider getting a large area rug. Not only will this help to prevent scratches and dents from furnishings, but it can allow you to tip-toe in to check on your baby without the risk of waking her. It is also handy if you drop something. The item in question will make less noise as it hits the floor.
When designing your nursery, you should make sure that it is functional and attractive. You will likely spend a lot of time during the baby’s first few days and weeks in the nursery, it should also be comfortable.
