Creating a room for your baby does not always require an interior decorator or huge sum of money. With a little creativity and do-it-yourself flair, you can save money and come up with a fantastic baby room. The following are some helpful pointers.
You can be as trendy as you like when it comes to choosing the paint colors for the walls. Gone are the days when walls are plain blue for boys, and plain pink for girls. Go for multi-colored schemes. Go for bright colors that go together. If you got no ideas which colors look best in a baby room, do some research. You may browse through the pages of interior decorating magazines. Or go online and look for modern baby room decorating ideas.
The ceiling should also be colorful and interesting. Remember that each time your baby stays in the room, he or she will spend most of it staring upwards. Install up to date chandeliers in bold colors, ones that look like mobiles. If you can’t execute a mural on the ceiling, go for appliques instead. They’re available at home decor accents shops, and may also be used to embellish walls.
The baby’s room need not have things that completely match each other. You can use a variety of colors, textures and other elements that complement each other. For instance, the bedding collection does not necessarily have to match the wall’s color scheme. It’s all right to go for ones with popular cartoon characters in them, but you are not limited to those.
When it comes to the furnishings, aside from looks and function, make sure they’re safe for use in a baby’s room. They should have sturdy and stable bases. Avoid ones with glass materials in them, as well as jagged or sharp fittings. You want to have baby-friendly furnishings when your little one begins to learn how to walk.
It’s best to invest in items that will last for many years. You should go for good quality crib, bed, cabinets, shelves and the likes. If you have not much free time to drop by stores, you can always look for items online. The internet is a great place to shop around for baby items, from toys, designer baby bedding, to other accessories.
If you’re on a tight budget, you can always shop at garage sales or thrift stores. But see to it that the items you will purchase meet certain standards for safety. Some items may be in great shape, but may have been outmoded years ago because of health hazards. Always remember that the safety of your baby comes first.