The baby in the house is a new, long-awaited person. Therefore, parents strive to make the space more gentle, “fluffy”, and fit a lot of toys in it. But is it really that important? How to decorate a newborn's room? What must a nursery design for a baby have? We'll look into it in the article.
The room for the newborn should be located next to the parents' bedroom
Children's room for a newborn boy
Psychologists and pediatricians recommend placing the baby with his parents for the first months. This is useful at night when the baby wakes up to feed. This tactic is rarely “convenient” for parents. The baby sleeps for about 20 hours, which is significantly different from the daily routine of the parents. In such cases, additional space especially for the baby - a nursery - helps out.
It is advisable to use natural materials for finishing
So how to decorate a boy's room? You need to know the basic rules:
- According to standards, decor for a boy is made in the following colors: blue, light blue, white, gray. However, modern design solutions suggest the presence of brown and beige in the room of a newborn boy, which makes it more comfortable.
- Images of ships and cars are usually painted on the walls. There is nothing wrong with this, but it is important that all objects depicted on the walls have real and not distorted “cartoon” outlines. Otherwise, he may develop an incorrect understanding of things, their real forms. Therefore, decorating a children's room for a baby is a complex process.
The color scheme for a boy’s room is dominated by calm, restrained tones.
The best floor coverings are cork, flooring or parquet boards
How to choose children's furniture for a newborn's room?
A few simple tips will help future parents organize the space for their baby competently and functionally.
First of all, if you plan to live in the same room with your baby for the first time, make sure that the crib you purchase has a lowering wall and check whether you are satisfied with the height at which the movable wall remains in the lowest position, whether it matches the level of the parent’s bed - in this case, the young mother can feed and even change the baby without getting out of bed each time. The design of the changing space is also important. When choosing a changing table, remember that for a baby boy it is better to provide a separate changing table, preferably located away from carpets and beds, while for a girl it is quite possible to purchase a crib with a built-in changing table. Think about a small chest of drawers - put baby diapers, baby vests and nappies in the drawers, and you can use the surface as a table for the necessary cosmetic and procedural products and devices. And of course, when choosing furniture and accessories for a newborn’s room, try to give preference to natural materials. Basically, when planning the interior of a nursery for newborns, parents and designers do not strive to keep it in a certain style; preference is often given to ergonomics and comfort. However, if you decide to surround your child with designer interiors from a very early age, go ahead and don’t forget that new ideas and inspiration can be found in photos of ready-made room designs for newborns from recognized architects.
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Children's room for a newborn girl
The design for a newborn girl is made in pleasant colors. You should not use “full” colors for wall decor - mix them with white. Then they will not pay much attention to the walls, but will create a gentle atmosphere. This rule applies to all craftsmen creating designs for a newborn.
The little princess's room is traditionally decorated in pastel shades
Pink is most often used for decoration, but instead of the usual shades, you can use turquoise, lilac or chocolate.
It is desirable that the interior and furniture materials contain white or milky - this will visually make the space wider and lighter.
Floral patterns, beautiful ornaments, ruffles and drapery are suitable for decorating a girl’s room.
Sometimes, indoor potted flowers are placed as a decorative item. Of course, the plant filters the air, releases a pleasant aroma, and makes the interior more delicate. There is a possibility of an allergic reaction in the baby. If such symptoms appear, you need to remove the plant immediately.
You should not clutter up the space with toys, otherwise, as the child grows up, the effect of “novelty” will disappear and he will demand more. 1-2 toys are enough for the first 5-6 months of life.
Please note that all toys are soft, without sharp, elongated parts. The baby learns to hold objects tightly, so there is a high risk of injury.
In the baby’s bedroom there should be as few “dust collectors” as possible - soft toys, carpets, books and unnecessary accessories
Choosing a color
Traditionally, the interior for children is decorated in pastel, warm colors. These are beige, white, pink, blue, yellow, golden, peach. This choice will create a calm atmosphere, exactly what babies need.
You can add the right color accents using accessories. In a newborn girl’s room, you can safely use bows, hearts, lace, flowers, butterflies, etc. It is important not to overdo it with soft toys, because they collect a lot of dust.
Decorating the floor
Very soon the baby will turn into an actively crawling and then stomping child. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the flooring in advance. The main requirements for the floor in a children's room are that it must be warm, non-slippery, and safe.
The optimal solution is a laminate and cork coating. They are moisture resistant, easy to clean, and pleasant to the touch. It’s also good to install a heated floor system, then you won’t have to worry about the baby freezing. Carpets should be short-pile, preferably made from practical artificial hypoallergenic materials.
The color of the rug matches the shades of the decor on the wall
Scandinavian style
Windows and their design
Children's windows should be made of high-quality metal-plastic or natural wood. Be sure to make sure that the child will not be able to open them on his own in the future. Window textiles are light curtains and tulle that diffuse sunlight well. For a restful night's sleep, you will need curtains made of thicker material or roller blinds. It is not recommended to install air conditioners in children's rooms.
Wall decoration
It is best to cover the walls of a nursery with wallpaper. It is important that they are not just smooth and even, but have a rough surface. This is due to the fact that tactile sensations are very important for the development of children.
Drawings or paintings made using stencils, or special bright stickers will help to decorate the walls in a baby’s nursery in an original way. A practical option is to use paintable wallpaper. Then in the future it will be possible to easily manage the child’s arts. It is also acceptable to use decorative plaster.
The interior provides a resting place for mom and a low storage rack
How to decorate a newborn's room with your own hands
The question of decoration most often comes before discharge from the hospital. So which nursery design for a newborn should you choose? There are plenty of material options.
The design of the room should be comfortable and safe for the baby
Making a crib for a newborn with your own hands is an economical way, but you need to know the basic principles.
Remember! During the first months of his life, he will not notice beautiful wall decorations, so all the decor will be more for adults.
But as the child grows up, he will become interested in the environment in which he lives. He will be interested in the objects that surround him, so ensure complete safety. Buying toys with elongated parts, sharp, small parts is the wrong choice. The interior of the room will be the first place that he will form an impression of. Further psychological development depends on the “first room,” so it’s still worth paying special attention to the decor.
The sleeping place for a newborn should be such that the baby falls asleep calmly and wakes up with pleasure, feeling parental care
- Ribbons. Familiar posters, “thank you for your daughter/son” ribbons for wall decoration will not harm the external environment, but will make your mother feel good. In addition, in the discharge photographs, the ribbons will remind you of the joyful, bright emotions experienced after the birth of a new family member.
- Colors. Painting the walls involves the use of pastel colors. Calm shade options will calm the baby's psyche. Make it pleasant for mom to be in the room.
- Environmentally friendly. All materials used in the production of furniture, wallpaper, paint, toys, etc. are environmentally friendly. Otherwise, it will cause irreparable harm to the baby's growing body.
- Fabrics and curtains. Fabrics made of dense fiber are bad for a newborn, as they quickly accumulate dust. The best textile option is tulle. It will not spoil the overall appearance of the interior. And on top you can hang curtains made of light natural fabrics so that they provide a little protection from the sun and make the room cozier.
Curtains should not only decorate the interior, but also be easy to remove and wash.
You will need to monitor the temperature and humidity in the room, so purchase a thermometer
General nursery rules for a newborn girl
Decorating rooms where babies and their mothers spend most of their time is a special category of design. In the process of work, it is important to find a balance between the comfort and functionality of the environment, absolute safety and beauty.
To achieve this, you must follow some rules:
- Before you start designing a room for a newborn girl, you need to properly prepare the room. First of all, you need to make sure that the room has at least partial (or better yet, complete) sound insulation, since extraneous sounds will interfere with the child’s sleep. In addition, the room should be warm (optimal temperature is 20-22? C). Another important condition is the possibility of ventilation and humidity of at least 50%;
- It is important that caring for a newborn girl is simple and convenient, so all elements of the interior of a children's room should be selected taking into account functionality. You shouldn’t clutter the room with unnecessary furniture that you might stumble upon: the optimal set is a crib, changing table and chest of drawers, a rack for storing small items and a comfortable chair or sofa for mom;
- lighting in a children's room for a newborn girl has its own characteristics. During the day it should be quite intense, and in the evening, on the contrary, muted. In the crib area you will need a night light with diffused light so that the baby can be clearly seen even from the door.
General recommendations also include the use of high-quality, safe finishing materials and the avoidance of dense, heavy textiles, which quickly accumulate dust.
How to choose the color of a children's room for a baby
As mentioned above, boys are characterized by “cool” shades of blue and gray wall colors, and girls are characterized by “warm” powdery shades. You can move away from standard colors by using turquoise, green, and orange. The main thing is that they are all light, otherwise the room will be gloomy.
The interior of the room welcomes neutral tones for walls, curtains and furniture
Bright colors are also needed, but as accents
Sometimes parents do not know the sex of the child, the issue with the primary color arises especially acutely. In this case, the room can be painted with colors that belong to the “unisex” category, that is, suitable for any gender. These include: green, brown, yellow-orange, white. The main thing is that they are calm.
Choosing a nursery color for a newborn girl
Choosing the color scheme in which to decorate a room for a newborn girl is unlikely to cause any difficulties. The absolute favorites are pastel colors - peach, beige, gold, soft lilac, mint, blurred yellow. To prevent the room from looking “sterile”, you can complement the design with bright accents. Combinations of pastel shades with darker tones are also interesting: for example, among the most relevant modern solutions for decorating a children's room for a newborn girl is a combination of pink and chocolate or gray and mint shades.
Decorating a baby crib with your own hands
The first room where a baby will live can safely be called not a children's room, but a sleeping place. After all, in the first weeks of life, the baby most often sees the ceiling and the interior of the bed, with the exception of walks on the street and at home. Because of this, decorating a baby's crib is an important moment in a parent's life.
Crib
There must be a sleeping place in the baby's room. It is advisable that the crib be made of wood. It retains heat well, looks cozy, and reduces the risk of injury to the baby.
Choose a crib made of natural material and muted colors
If the color does not fit into the overall interior, then it can be painted, but only with environmentally friendly, odorless paint, since during the first period of life a newborn’s body reacts particularly sharply to environmental factors.
Mobile
A mobile is a thin “blanket” or “mattresses” that are attached to the inside of the bed. Its purpose is to prevent injury, protect against accidental light and extraneous sounds, and also to arouse the baby’s interest. The last factor is possible if the fabric of the mobile depicts bright figures, animals, and patterns.
The design of the crib should be completely safe for a newborn
You can buy a mobile or sew it yourself, after first measuring the parameters of the bed.
Canopy
The canopy is used to decorate the room of a newborn baby. It protects from light, dust, and extraneous sounds.
Usually the canopy is made of tulle
It is usually made from mesh fabrics to ensure a constant flow of air. It is especially suitable for decorating a girl’s crib.
What might be included in this kit?
The concept of a “standard set of furniture” simply does not exist. Each parent has his own vision of the ideal room for his offspring, the preferences and needs of children vary depending on age and gender, and manufacturers have their own views on the correct equipment for a children's room for a girl, a boy or a newborn. However, there are furnishings found in most “ready-made” sets:
- Crib. This is the most important part of any furniture set, especially those intended for newborns or very young children. In the first year of life, the crib is almost the whole world for the baby, and it is it that affects the child’s health, restful sleep and good mood, which is why manufacturers pay maximum attention to it. Depending on the set, this piece of furniture can be designed only for newborn children or can be transformed as the child grows. Different models are also equipped with a rocking device, wheels, special protective pads on the edges that prevent the baby from gnawing on the crib, height adjustment of the mattress, and spacious drawers.
- Children's chest of drawers and wardrobe. It’s hard to imagine that any children’s room for a newborn could do without spacious storage devices for many things - clothes, underwear and bed linen, diapers, toys and much more that you cannot do without in everyday life. Especially when you consider that these capacious storage facilities are designed taking into account the future location. Thus, both wardrobes and changing chests of drawers are made only from the best and environmentally friendly materials, painted with absolutely safe paints, the fittings installed on them are securely fastened, and all corners are rounded. In addition, cabinets can have a unique design (for example, decorated with rhinestones in a children's room for a girl), and some models of chests of drawers can be equipped with changing boards or bathtubs.
- Chair and table. Even if your baby can't sit yet, the time when he will need these devices is just around the corner. Therefore, manufacturers of children's furniture often add them to sets for children of different ages - for ease of feeding, educational games, creativity and even study. However, the characteristics of tables and chairs remain similar regardless of the estimated age. Manufacturers equally care about the stability and comfort of babies, ensure their safety thanks to natural materials and high-quality paints, and also implement original design ideas that are acceptable in both a boy’s and a girl’s children’s room.
Please note that the exact characteristics of all listed pieces of furniture may vary depending on the characteristics of individual sets and manufacturers, as well as the specific wishes of the customer.
Children's room in safari style
The bright safari design style will suit girls and boys, as it is preferred by active adventurers who like to use their imagination playfully.
Safari belongs to the African ethnic style and is distinguished by a dynamic combination of bright colors and ethnic details
The main wall colors are:
- orange;
- ocher;
- brown;
- red;
- yellow;
- light green.
If you wish, you can add a little black, but the main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise the room will become gloomy. To depict swamps and safari animals, you can use special wall stickers. You can lay a yellow-green carpet on the floor. It will serve as an imitation of grass and give the interior a feeling of unity with nature. The furniture used is also special and bright. Even corners and neat painting are not suitable for the “safari” style. An excellent solution would be to use benches with uneven corners, two-story beds with ropes, wall bars, and a dark brown table.
Safari can be called a very extraordinary style and attractive for children
Dark natural wood furniture is best suited to a safari.
Elegance is inappropriate in the interior of a room. The toys are also worth paying attention to. They should be soft, embodying the animals of the African savannah. Be sure that the child will be delighted with such a gift, and they will have fun, active games with their friends. A happy child always brings pleasant emotions to mom and dad.
Stylish children's room for a girl from the first days of life
Dear readers, we have collected many ideas and examples of children's room design. At the birth of a girl, many immediately switch to pink shades as the main color in the interior. Although this is indeed a very good choice, we advise you to hold off on it. Explore options, be creative.
Children's room with a traditional atmosphere and classic decorative elements.
Think about the safety of children, use furniture with soft edges and rounded shapes.
Bright turquoise color is not considered girlish, but it looks very beautiful and gentle.
The combination of pink and blue tones looks beautiful and balanced.
Yellow is a very cheerful and bright color, although sometimes you can go overboard with the brightness.
A girl's children's room should look very delicate and calm. Use materials and soft textures that feel like a fresh breeze. Pastel colors are best as they create a calmer atmosphere.
This is one of the reasons for the popularity of pink. Plus, it's a calming shade, so you can use it on your walls and decor in general. But there are many other beautiful options. For example, coral is very good. You can also use yellow and, of course, white.
Pink can be just an accent color when combined with bright and neutral shades.
You can add color in curtains or accessories.
Decorative pillows are also an ideal option.
Personalize the room and make it unique.
You can soften the color by using other neutrals and contrasting shades.
Coral walls look sophisticated when paired with various vintage accessories.
Gray may seem like a sad color, but it is a good backdrop for cheerful tones.
A children's room with decorative decorations and a beautiful chandelier looks traditional.
Simple decor can still look cute and friendly if you use the right textures.
Sometimes you can oversaturate a room with pink, but it’s still beautiful.
Strong color contrasts allow the decor to be well balanced.
Painting or draping the ceiling will give the child the opportunity to look at it.
Have fun putting up wall stickers and decorations. This is a fun and exciting activity.
Tree wall stickers are the most common and come in a variety of designs.
A beautiful shade of blue or teal can be suitable for both girls and boys' rooms.
A neutral (gray) background is ideal for highlighting other colors.
Give the room a bit of a magical feel by adding a canopy over the crib.
Decorate the walls and windows to give the room a more dynamic look.
A very interesting and practical way to decorate the walls of a children's room with what you have on hand.
Use different shades of the same color to create visual focal points.
It's best to keep the decor simple to create a calm and cozy atmosphere.
As a themed option, a children's room with fun decorations and traditional elements.
When creating bright nursery decor, make sure that it does not strain your eyesight. The color scheme is usually associated with the gender of the child. Light blue or dark blue is for boys, pink or pastel is more suitable for a girl’s room.
For color variety, mix base paints with red, green or other soft colors in warm and cool tones. You should also know that a children's room decorated for a girl is usually a little more complex and richer. Although simple decor can also be a great choice.
Bottom line
The interior of a newborn's room is a difficult task. It is important to take into account all the accents and furniture, because all this affects both physical and mental health. The main thing is environmental friendliness and duration of action. Cheap materials are very often toxic to a tiny organism, so saving is the wrong decision. Remember that the child's health should always come first!
Arranging a room for a newborn is a responsible, but very exciting task.
