• Commemorate the arrival of a baby girl with a cute nursery theme.Alert little newborn baby girl on a white blanket. image by Lisa Eastman from Fotolia.com
  
  Designing baby's nursery is both rewarding and overwhelming for parents-to-be. To ease the process of wading through the countless options for styles and decor, consider selecting a cute nursery theme for your baby girl. Cute baby girl nursery themes combine elements of femininity, playfulness and creativity to create a space that is both soothing and stimulating.
  
  

Whimsical Ballerina Theme

• There are few theme options more girl-centric than a pink ballerina theme. Choose a pale pink wall color like rose or dusty pink to avoid creating a space that is too stimulating. Break up the walls by adding a wallpaper border; choose a border with a repeating pattern of ballet slippers, tutus or even white musical notes. Another option to avoid an overload of pink walls is to add an accent wall behind the crib area in a light purple like lavender. Choose white furniture to maintain a sense of delicacy in the space; white cotton curtains with embroidered ballet slippers add a romantic bit of fabric, while a table lamp set on ceramic ballet slippers is a whimsical lighting option. Bed linens with twirling ballerinas are a bold bedding option, while a pink-and-lavender-striped set is more subdued. Complete the nursery theme by choosing glitter-embellished drawer pulls and handles for bureaus, closet doors and changing tables.
  
  

Garden Theme

• A garden-themed nursery creates an early introduction to the enchanting world of nature. To turn a nursery into an enchanted garden retreat, consider recruiting a local artist to paint an accent wall mural with oversized plants and trees; consider extending the design onto the ceiling by including a tree with reaching branches that sits above the crib. If a mural is not an option, adhesive wall decals in floral and garden themes are a cost-effective design choice that can be changed or moved during future redesigns. Paint the remaining walls in a light blue to mimic the sky or a pale green to create the feeling of grass and trees. Natural wood furniture in a clear or light stain maintains the integrity of the wood grain; consider distinctive grains like pine for cribs and bureaus for a cohesive natural look. Get creative with storage options by lining a bookshelf with various terra cotta planters and pots for socks, diapers and small toys. Choose fabrics and decor with colorful flower embellishments; a bright daisy-shaped rug or a lamp with an embroidered daisy shade adds color and femininity to the garden room.
  
  

Elegant French Theme

• A traditional French theme creates a nursery space that doubles as a cute nursery and a mature bedroom as your daughter grows. Paint the walls a very pale pink or creamy white; add a black-and-white damask or toile border to add both a distinctive French element and a pop of dramatic color. Choose furniture in deep, dark woods like mahogany; pale pink bedding with black-and-white accent pillows creates a cohesive color scheme. Choose a white carpet for an airy atmosphere; if you have hardwood floors, consider an asymmetrical white area run in faux fur or white shag for a luxurious touch. White lace curtains are elegant and feminine options for window treatments. Choose accessories that complement the black, white and pink theme but avoid introducing additional patterns; a white lamp with a solid black shade is a better choice than a black-and-white-stripe shade, which may clash with other patterns in the space.