Here we go, finally: a new (very small!) person is about to arrive in your home, and your family couldn't be happier. Yep... In the house! But how do you prepare your home for such an event? What was once your kingdom, carefully furnished and decorated to perfection, will now welcome a newborn. Who, of course, will have his or her own "needs." How?
Don't panic: decorating a baby's bedroom isn't as difficult as it seems. Not even if you're a beginner. You'll just need a little help to figure out everything you need... But then, just trust your personal taste. Just like you did with the other rooms in the house.
In this guide, you'll find tons of ideas for baby bedrooms: from theme to colors, from furniture to decorations. You'll see: with your love and our advice, preparing the nursery will be a lot of fun (and the result will be adorable)! If you need more decorating inspiration, you can discover the section of our online store dedicated to children's bedroom furniture!
Let's discover the most beautiful baby bedrooms together, and how to decorate one to perfection.
Baby Bedrooms: Must-Have Furniture
So, how are baby bedrooms designed? What absolutely must-haves? Let's start by making a list. Practical, simple, and painless.
The things you absolutely must have are: ● a crib or cot; ● a changing table.
Yes: there you have it, the bare essentials in a baby's bedroom! But you might also find the following very useful: ● a comfortable armchair; ● a wardrobe for clothes; ● a piece of furniture to store toys and first books.
Let's start with the crib. Yes, we know: the crib is practically the symbol of a baby's bedroom. Despite this, it's very likely that, at least for the first few months, the crib will be placed in your room! To be safe, choose one that matches both rooms; perhaps in a neutral color, like white, gray, or light wood, so it can easily adapt to a "room change."
Complete with a comfortable and sturdy changing table (perhaps with shelves or drawers for diapers); ideally, the bathroom should be close to the room, but if this isn't possible, set up a shelf with a small basin to fill with water when needed.
Finally: a closet for baby's clothes, a comfortable armchair for you, and something to store their first toys and books, such as a trunk, a set of baskets, or, even better, a Montessori-style bookcase, which your baby will enjoy as soon as they start walking.
Opt for functional, simple, yet charming furniture, and wait until you read the next section to add a touch of vivacity to your baby's room!
How to decorate your baby's room: choose a theme and colors!
Now for the fun part of decorating a baby's room! We've seen that the wisest thing to do is choose neutral furnishings, especially since baby room furniture can easily be moved from room to room. To add a touch of color and imagination, we can focus on two things: the walls and the decorations.
Have you ever thought about choosing a theme for your baby's room? It could be helpful in deciding how to decorate it: the choice is so vast these days, and with too much input, we risk getting lost.
Any ideas? ● A jungle-themed nursery, with plant-patterned wallpaper; ● A Nordic-themed nursery: light, neutral colors and a polka-dot wall or decorated with geometric shapes; ● An "enchanted forest" nursery, with plush foxes, squirrels, teddy bears, etc. ● Rainbows (or unicorns!), which are great ideas for a baby girl's nursery; ● A "space-themed" nursery, with watercolor galaxies in delicate colors, or a sky with clouds, moons, and stars; ● A marine-themed nursery, ideal if you already have a coastal-style home; ● Or... Have you ever noticed how cute boho-chic nursery rooms are, with wicker furniture and warm colors like ivory and mustard yellow?
Walls can add a nice burst of cheer. If you're handy with a pencil and paintbrush, you could paint your baby's room yourself: it would be a lovely thing to do while awaiting their arrival. Another option is a beautiful wallpaper, which can transform the baby's room into an enchanted world: woods, mountains, clear skies, flowery meadows; but abstract designs are also beautiful, like polka dots and stripes (for a retro touch).
Even easier and cheaper? Stickers! There are some beautiful ones available, and you can apply them yourself without much effort.
Ideas for decorating the baby's room: the cutest accessories
For the most harmonious effect possible, use the colors of the walls for the accessories. Decorating the baby's room seems difficult, but if you follow this trick, it will be a breeze!
If you've decided to decorate the walls with a mural, wallpaper, or stickers, choose a color that's in the minority of the wall palette: a color used for the details of the design. Then, use it as a common thread for the nursery's decorations.
Some examples? Let's say you've chosen a plant-themed decoration for your newborn's nursery, with lots of greenery and a few pink flowers. Choosing green for accessories wouldn't be a bad idea, but choosing pink would be even more refined!
Use it in small touches: crib sheets, a pillow on the armchair, a hanging decoration, a small picture... This way, you'll bring harmony to the room without overpowering it.
Which decorations should you choose? There are so many ideas for a newborn's nursery: this is where your personal taste comes into play.
Right now, for example, there are a lot of fabric decorations: rainbows of fabric in delicate colors, macramé weaves to hang on the wall... Or pretty canopies made of light gauze that can be hung from the ceiling like curtains, which can be used to create a play area on the floor with pillows and soft toys.
Don't forget the rug: it will soon be very useful for encouraging your baby's mobility! Choose a rubber one, preferably one designed specifically for newborns, perhaps with a cute design that matches the theme of the room. In a few months, you could complete it with a soft-colored playpen: these days, they're more popular with playpens and are perfect for stimulating newborns' creativity and curiosity.
Another cute idea is shelves (which you can also find shaped in the most imaginative shapes: clouds, houses, mountains, etc.), which you can decorate with your framed photos. Bright decorations, like animal-shaped bedside lamps, are super cute and will create a dreamy atmosphere in your baby's room. And, of course, stuffed animals and picture books are always a great idea: they add warmth to the room (and will soon be much appreciated)!
In short: newborn bedrooms can seem difficult to furnish and decorate, especially if it's the first time. But there's nothing you can't do with a little imagination and a few ideas from the web. Have fun... and best wishes!
