{"id":25961,"date":"2021-03-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/how-to-design-a-nursery\/"},"modified":"2023-08-28T22:54:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T22:54:46","slug":"how-to-design-a-nursery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/how-to-design-a-nursery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Design a Baby Nursery: 6 Expert-Approved Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having a baby calls for a lot of prep work, and some parts (decorating a baby\u2019s nursery!) are more fun than others (preparing for your postpartum recovery<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wondering where to begin when it comes to how to design a nursery? Much of the answer to that question lies in personal preference: How do you want <\/em>to design your baby\u2019s nursery?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there are safety, health, and convenience factors to keep in mind too. After all, what many new parents often overlook is that while it\u2019s wonderful for a nursery to look nice, it\u2019s also important that’s it’s safe for the baby and that it works effectively for you as a new parent\u2014at midnight, 2 a.m., 4 a.m., and\u2026you get the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to design a nursery room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there are ways to blend your aesthetics wish list with a functional setup that looks just as good as it performs. Here’s where to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a style and theme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the fun part\u2014and inspiration can be found far and wide from Pinterest and Instagram to your sister\u2019s sense of interior design, your decor dreams, and your personal style. But most style-savvy parents suggest keeping something else top of mind: the next decade (or two).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter what you wind up choosing decor-wise, leave room for growth. For example, while a room painted in pink hues might be adorable now, if you\u2019re planning on someday having multiple children share a room<\/a>, think about that when choosing paint colors, art, or furniture. Thematically, keeping things simple can also pay off and work with you as children grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wallpaper, window treatments, or wall-to-wall carpets might be longer-term investments that make more sense, for example. You also want the space to be soothing, relaxing, and comfortable, which is where simple staples such as cozy rugs or calming colors<\/a> (whites, greens, and blues) can come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise? Aim to have the nursery fit in well with your home\u2019s overall theme and decor. If most of your house is farmhouse-style, what kind of staples can you add to your baby\u2019s room to fit that mold? If you live in a modern apartment, keep that in mind when designing your child\u2019s space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the right crib<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) notes that more than 3,500 babies die unexpectedly<\/a> due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or accidental deaths from suffocation or strangulation every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s part of the reason why the group came out with its safe sleep tips for infants, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n