Nurseries to Grow With
Planning and decorating a nursery is an exciting part of having a new baby.
Use these tips to create a nursery design that will grow with your baby for years to come.
A comfortable chair is an integral part of any nursery.
An Eames style rocking chair is both functional and fun.
Any new mother will enjoy this rocker for her little one, and this iconic design will grow with your child to provide a cool, modern statement in their room as their taste matures.
An upholstered chair, with or without a rocking base, is also a great choice for a nursery.
Choose a fabric that is neutral and can be integrated into changing color schemes.
Slipcovers are particularly practical because they are less expensive to replace should your child desire a new fabric on the chair, and are also easily removed for cleaning.
A changing table is a must for any nursery but it's a piece that is not functional for older children.
Instead of purchasing a changer, consider adding a changing pad top to a dresser.
Any dresser that is approximately 36" high will work and can then be used by the child for many years after the changing table is no longer needed.
You can easily update the look of a dresser by simply changing the hardware: something whimsical and playful for a baby or something more simple or modern for an older child.
A lamp can be a fun and exciting accent piece in any room.
Choose a solid ceramic or metal lamp base and change the shade to alter the look.
Consider buying a bedroom set as it's often a more affordable way to get multiple pieces.
While you might only need a dresser and a bookcase for the nursery, store the extra pieces from the set such as the bed/headboard and nightstands, until the child needs those pieces in their room.
Choose an area rug with a pattern you love in a palette than can grow with your child.
A patterned rug is more durable and will show wear less than a solid rug.
Many patterns for nursery bedding and accessories have a small scale, so choosing a rug with a larger pattern will allow it to work with the room when the child is any age.
With these tips, your furniture will transition from nursery to child's room to teen's room with ease.
Use these tips to create a nursery design that will grow with your baby for years to come.
A comfortable chair is an integral part of any nursery.
An Eames style rocking chair is both functional and fun.
Any new mother will enjoy this rocker for her little one, and this iconic design will grow with your child to provide a cool, modern statement in their room as their taste matures.
An upholstered chair, with or without a rocking base, is also a great choice for a nursery.
Choose a fabric that is neutral and can be integrated into changing color schemes.
Slipcovers are particularly practical because they are less expensive to replace should your child desire a new fabric on the chair, and are also easily removed for cleaning.
A changing table is a must for any nursery but it's a piece that is not functional for older children.
Instead of purchasing a changer, consider adding a changing pad top to a dresser.
Any dresser that is approximately 36" high will work and can then be used by the child for many years after the changing table is no longer needed.
You can easily update the look of a dresser by simply changing the hardware: something whimsical and playful for a baby or something more simple or modern for an older child.
A lamp can be a fun and exciting accent piece in any room.
Choose a solid ceramic or metal lamp base and change the shade to alter the look.
Consider buying a bedroom set as it's often a more affordable way to get multiple pieces.
While you might only need a dresser and a bookcase for the nursery, store the extra pieces from the set such as the bed/headboard and nightstands, until the child needs those pieces in their room.
Choose an area rug with a pattern you love in a palette than can grow with your child.
A patterned rug is more durable and will show wear less than a solid rug.
Many patterns for nursery bedding and accessories have a small scale, so choosing a rug with a larger pattern will allow it to work with the room when the child is any age.
With these tips, your furniture will transition from nursery to child's room to teen's room with ease.
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