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5 Important Steps To Creating Your Dream Nursery
Interior Design & Decor4 minutes read
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For first time parents, planning a nursery can be both an extremely exciting and nerve-wrecking task, especially since there are so many factors to meticulously consider. Fret not, because with ample time and thorough planning, you'll slowly be on your way to creating the perfect nursery for your future child.
1. Practicality Comes First
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When planning for a nursery, the first thing you definitely have to consider is its location. Make sure you choose a room that's not too far away from your master bedroom, so you'll be able to tend to your baby easily.
Survey how warm or cold it can get in the room, so you'll be able to plan ahead and prepare, giving you adequate time to buy suitable equipment to counter these issues. Also, check if your curtains can block out the street lights at night, ensuring nothing will disturb your baby's sleep.
2. Safety Comes Next
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When considering a cot, make sure the one you end up buying is deep enough, so your baby won't be able to accidentally fall off or attempt climbing out. Also, the bars have to be an appropriate distance apart, ensuring your child won't be able to slip through.
Nothing your baby can playfully climb onto should be placed near any windows, and neither should your cot. Check that all windows and doors are secure, before moving on to make sure all wiring and sockets are safe.
3. Matches Interior
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The way your nursery is done up should complement the general theme and feel of your home, and it's best to use soft and calming colours for the walls. For a more unique touch, avoid using typical gender defining shades as well.
The best way to start decor planning is through a mood board, made up of images and ideas grabbed off sources like magazines or the internet. Remember to include practicality in your design, ensuring the decor isn't too childish so your child won't grow out of it once he or she is older.
4. Furniture Orientation
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Although aesthetic is highly important, convenience plays a rather large role when it comes to a nursery. Taking care of a baby is no easy feat, so ensuring everything is easily within reach for you, and systematically organized, is important.
When it comes to essential items like your cot, diaper changing station and cupboard or drawer for storage, carefully consider where each should be placed so you won't find it a hassle in the future.
5. Start Planning Early
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Having a child creates huge changes in parents' lives, and it can feel a little overwhelming. Starting the planning process early can reduce the stress and fear of an incomplete nursery in the later months.
Some decisions can be hard to make prematurely though, especially when you're still unsure of the child's sex. However, it's best to start with the initial planning first, and purchase and fix items which aren't gender specific. Keeping a constant pace months before the baby is due will make the experience a much more relaxed one!
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