Whether it's your first child or a second or third, there is obviously a lot going on in your life to get ready for the arrival of your new baby. One of those tasks is creating the tranquil sanctuary for your baby to call home. I just had my third child, and my first girl, so even though I have a nine and a six-year-old boy, we had a whole new world to create for this feminine bundle of joy. Transforming a room into a nursery can seem daunting but it really can be done in a single weekend.
Long before the weekend arrives you'll need to start preparing. The first thing you'll need to do is to pick out the crib bedding you will be using so that you can match the paint. If your dream nursery has a theme - ladybugs, dandelions, nautical, etc - the crib bedding is a great place to execute said them. Pick a color of paint for the walls that works well with the bedding you are using. Paint is a cheap way to make a new look without a whole lot of work You also want to use a color from the bedding to pick out the curtains that will tie the room together. Your bedding, curtains, and walls need to work well together for a polished look. In advance you'll also want to consider if you'll be using any new molding, beadboard, etc.
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In summary, before the weekend arrives you'll need the following:
• Crib, changing table, dresser... baby's furniture necessities
• Crib Bedding
• Coordinating Curtains. Curtains that do not exactly match the crib bedding, but rather pull out a color or texture from the bedding to utilize on your window treatments is preferential.
• Paint. Use an "inspiration piece" to pick the color. I use the crib bedding and pull a color from there. Often, it is the less prominent color in the bedding that give the nursery the most pizzazz.
• Décor Accessories. The accessories are often what will pull the room together. I like to choose decorative frames, a wall growth chart, wooden wall letters, a rug, even matching trash cans and tissue box holders if its in your budget. Don't forget those extra touches to really drive home your theme if you have chosen one. It's often the little things - hand painted dresser knobs, a few pieces of art, a little sign on the door - all good places to tie the theme together. But word to the wise... don't go too crazy. A lady bug here and there is classy - a lady bug on every possible surface in the room is overboard, and likely to frighten your baby. Just kidding, but seriously, don't take the theme too far.
• Project Specific Supplies. I love the cottage look of bead board, but a chair rail or crown molding can also add an extra special touch to the room.
Now that you have all the supplies ready for the weekend, it's time to get started. If the room you are changing is empty right now then you are ready to start the process. If not, go ahead and get everything out. Once the room is cleared out, the first step is to prime (if necessary) and paint. Once the paint is dry you can start with any new molding or beadboard that you picked out.
Now that the hard work is out of the way, it is time for the curtains that you picked out. Once those are hung, move the babies' furniture into place and it is on to the fun stuff: accessorizing! Decorative frames, wall letters, rugs and growth charts are all great ways to add a lot of character to your nursery with just a little money.
Once the accessories are hung and you have the right colors and textures in place you can stand back and admire your babies' glorious new home. So...preparation is the key to completing the nursery in a weekend. Make sure you have everything ready to go on Saturday morning so you aren't wasting time on trips to the store. Be prepared and it'll go smoothly.
Decorating a Nursery - How to Turn a Bedroom Into a Nursery in One Weekend
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