Furniture and Bedding
Baby Room Decorating Ideas: Furniture and Bedding
The nursery’s furniture and bedding should be part of your baby room decorating ideas list. I’m sure you want items in the room to mix and match or blend perfectly well together. So before you go shopping, it’s very important to create a list of all the things that your newborn needs. Let’s talk about furniture. While it seems so exciting to go into a store and order one of everything in a matching set, you should ask yourself if it is all necessary. Keep in mind that there are things that you and the baby really need and there are those that although they are nice to have, you can definitely live without them.
The most important piece of furniture in the nursery that you cannot afford not to have is the crib. Your baby will spend a great deal of time of his or her first year in it. Choose a convertible crib so it evolves with your baby. You can turn this crib into a toddler bed, daybed and full size headboard. This is definitely practical and more economical rather than purchasing an infant crib that will just end up in the basement or garage after two or 3 years. When you come across various baby room decorating ideas, make sure you put safety on top of your priority list. I absolutely won’t go for a drop-side crib because of the so many safety issues surrounding them. Whatever crib you buy, make sure it meets or exceeds Federal Safety Regulations.
Aside from the crib, you also need a dresser and a changing table. You have so many options to choose from and I’m glad that companies today are making products that serve dual purpose. You can find dressers that come with removable changing tables on top. Aside from saving you a couple of hundreds of dollars, you also efficiently save space in the nursery. Whenever I look at baby room decorating ideas, one of the things I always try to know is how I can maximize the space in the room.
Now let’s talk about the bedding. It is imperative to always prioritize comfort over style when we’re talking about baby room decorating ideas. What’s the point in having an over-the-top gorgeous bedding set if your baby is not comfortable? Don’t go crazy with the pillows and stuffed toys. Remember that you have to keep objects to a bare minimum. You don’t want the crib to be full of clutter. Avoid quilts if possible and make sure that the bumper is fastened securely to the sides of the crib.
Look for a bedding set that will perfectly match the overall theme of the nursery. There are almost unlimited options when it comes to bedding sets so you don’t have to worry about matching the color scheme in your little angel’s room. Make sure you have more than one set because you’ll never know when the sheets need a sudden change. Having at least two bedding sets is a good start.