Designer's Touch: 10 Playful Nursery Rooms
Bring up baby in style from day one with these professional designer's tips to create a chic nursery that you'll love too
Houzz Contributor. Shane Inman is president and senior principal interior designer of The Inman Company. After earning a B.A. in interior design from Michigan State University, he started his career specializing in custom kitchen and bath design. He is a certified interior designer by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), a certified kitchen designer by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and also holds the highest-ranking memberships with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).
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Having trouble deciding on a functional yet chic nursery design? Finding a balance between baby-friendly needs and an adult sense of style definitely isn't easy. But any room can be transformed into a nursery with a bit of thought and effort. Simply employ any of these 10 spectacular professional designer tips to create the perfect space for baby.
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1. It’s all in the decals. Bring home your precious new baby to a place brimming with personal style. Vinyl wall decals can be reused, don't lose adhesive or harm painted walls. Even better — just peel them off and throw them away when your little one is not a baby any longer.
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| 2. Magical molding. Surround existing bookshelves with whimsical moldings to create a delightful look for a baby's room. It's the perfect frame for your Dr. Seuss collection. |
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3. Classic baby. Wrap the entire nursery with wainscoting to add classic and timeless distinction to your nursery. The higher the wainscoting, the taller the ceiling will appear.
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4. Tented elegance. Install fabric onto the ceiling of your nursery for a tented effect to delight the eye. Nothing says elegant more than layers upon layers of fabric.
5. Wallpaper wonderment. Follow this designer trick in your nursery for a 2-for-1 payoff — install a wall covering onto the ceiling for stunning decor and an element that stimulates your baby's eyes at the same time.
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6. Royalty room. Drape fabric as a backdrop to create a canopy that is fit for a little prince or princess. (Caution: Make sure it's well out of reach of little fingers being able to pull it down, which can be a safety hazard.) Follow this designer's lead and install a crystal chandelier as the crown jewel of the nursery.
| 7. I'll take a window seat, please. Install a window seat with a flip-up top for extra seating and storage to house all of your loved one's toys, books and supplies. Nothing is better than sitting next to the window on a perfect day. |
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| 8. Double the pleasure. Having twins is a handful — well, two handfuls to be exact. Place your cribs on opposite sides of the nursery to provide each twin with his or her own space. |
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| 9. Let your love shine. Install soft and soothing wall sconces to accomodate your newborn's sensitive eyes. Ambient lighting is always a better alternative in a nursery than harsh overhead lighting. |
| 10. Posh tot. Make dressing up your little fashion bug fun by hanging outfits on the wall as art. Fashion-forward parents will love this one! Browse hundreds of inspiring nursery designs More Designer Tips: Living Rooms Curb Appeal The Master Bathroom |
Ideabook published on April 23, 2012.
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