A baby on the way usually starts with one question: what to do with the nursery. The room will take up a great deal of everybody’s time for the next two years, so it has to be comfortable, calm and easy to be in. Here are five ideas.
Five ideas for designing a nursery
1. Rainbows
Yes, that’s just what you read. Rainbows. Rainbows are a symbol of tranquillity, life, peace, colour, joy and hope. What better way to decorate a nursery than this? This is one fun trend here to stay. If you don’t want to go for the loud, vibrant rainbow, go for the alternative “Muted Bow”. It comes in earthy colours and reads quieter. Use it on wall hangings, wallpaper or bed linen, wherever the room needs a lift.
2. Rocking chair
A rocking chair balances a modern room with something older. It also earns its floor space. Rock the baby to sleep while holding him/her close to your heart. This will not only help in making the baby sleep well but allow for longer physical contact with the baby.
3. Natural and simple
Nowadays, people are becoming eco-friendly. Especially when it comes to kids. The use of wood furniture and cribs is going up. Also, nature-inspired nurseries are on the rise. Botanical prints are back, and warm tones with them. The thing is to add worn elements (vintage crib or rocking chair) with contemporary elements like rustic ladders and statement pieces of furniture to give a modern and chic look to the nursery.
4. The sea
A sea theme gives a small room something to look at. Sea themed wallpaper has been popular for several seasons now. Whether you have a fancy for whales, crabs, jellyfish or even a baby shark, incorporate that in the room. By coupling those with sea-based plush toys and accessories, you can follow a theme.
5. Foliage
Want to keep it simple? Nursery walls have carried leafy prints for as long as nurseries have existed, and the look does not date. Instead of big dramatic leaves, choose soft delicate ones. Use them on the wallpaper, the bed linen or the swaddles.
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Published 10 September 2020. Written by the NU Projects studio, edited since for house style and accuracy.