If you have the space, one of the most fun things about expecting a new baby can be planning and decorating the nursery he or she will spend their early years sleeping in. After all, this will be your new son or daughter’s first bedroom, and it is also likely to be somewhere you will be spending a lot of time at first, so you want it to be nice and cosy for both of you! Whether you are working with a small or larger room, you can make your nursery truly reflect your personality as a family, and turn it into somewhere you will love spending quality time with your new arrival in (even at 3am!).
Nursery Design
The colour scheme in your nursery is completely down to you, and there is no reason to go for traditional ‘baby’ colours (pastel pink, blue and yellow) if you don’t like them. Babies are stimulated by the world around them and learn a lot through their eyes, so if you prefer bold colours or interesting patterns, go right ahead! When it comes to furniture, though, you may be at a bit of a loss in terms of what will both look good and fit your aesthetic idea for the room, and also be functional. This is where vintage furniture can be ideal – after all, people have needed nurseries far longer than they have needed a lot of the furniture we use today (like computer desks or mounts for flat screen TVs), so you know that you can find vintage versions of everything you will need, and yet it will lend a nostalgic, attractive or even quirky look to your new nursery.
What to Look Out For
If you like the idea of genuine vintage or vintage inspired furniture, you can either look at retailers like housejunkie.co.uk who specialize in this kind of look, or go on a second hand shopping adventure, looking in antique stores, flea markets and on online auction sites for the perfect pieces. Think not only about the cot itself, but also about other furniture that will give the room the look and feel you want. Perhaps you like the idea of sitting quietly in a comfy vintage rocking chair with a unique retro quilt over you as you cuddle your newborn and sing them lullabies. Perhaps a stunning art deco mobile over the cot would make a beautiful touch. Think of this room not just as a practical necessity, but as an important part of your home that deserves to look great!
Creating a welcoming, relaxing space for your new baby can be one of the most fun interior decorating projects you will ever do, as when you are designing for a child, you don’t have to worry about being on trend and chic – you can be fun, traditional, wacky, or whatever you like! Adding vintage elements from a period that suits your style can help you achieve a truly unique look that you can admire as you watch over your sleeping angel!
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I wish I have a nursery! My baby and her Ate share a room together but we co-sleep the baby until she’s big enough to move in with her sister.
Same here. Our house is not big enough to accomodate a room for a nursery. That’s what we’re planning as well.
I wished a nursery before when the kids were newborns. But because we move alot, it ended up with co-sleeping. But now, they have a separate room where they can play all they can.
I also want a nursery but we don’t have an extra room for it.
yes I ,color is very important…make it happy and vibrant!
What color do you suggest then?
I personally like vintage furniture because it’s always in style.
It’s true! I like vintage too!
You;re talking about nursery! Are we expecting some posts about this soon? hahaha
Vintage look works best with a baby girl no? hindi bagay sa baby boy feeling ko lang haha
Oh I just wish we ahve an extra room in the house for a nursery.
Vintage furniture would really look classy in nurseries. It would do well with the pastel baby colors as its backdrop.
That’s a great idea Franc!
I like vintage furnitures. So classic and elegant. Blue and yellow are indeed a nice color scheme especially when you don’t know what the gender is and you want it to be a surprise
Yellow is a universal color so it’s a really great choice.
Vintage furniture have classic designs so they will work well in any room, in my opinion. ^_^
I agree with you Channel.
Nursery design with a vintage twist will always be remarkable. My mom and dad used to create designs like this when I was a kiddo.
It’s nice to know that even men have a taste for vinatge too,
I don’t have a nursery but I like vintage design a lot! It will be very nice to create a vintage nursery for the kids – something unique. =)
It is unique and a vintage nursery would be more relaxed.
That’s why I love vintage and gonna take your advice/post to my nursery.
Thanks Ten!
i always admire vintage style but i still like something modern since it’s more colorful and lively.
I guess that depends on what the mommy prefers..hihihi