Heres a step-by-step guide filled with expert advice to help get you started.
I call this the seed itemits the item from which the rest of the design grows.
Wallpaper applied to the ceiling brings playfulness without being over the top, Bean says.
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Babies are on their backs a lot, and it’s more interesting for them.
And whatever color you choose, be sure to opt for no orlow VOC paint.
Dont forget to add plenty of soft textures, easy to maintain natural materials, and baby-friendly plants.
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Resist the urge tooverdecorateor accessorize to keep the room calm for baby and easy to maintain for you.
Use thick pile rugs and drapes to help absorb noise.
Layer solar shades, black-out shades, interior or exterior shutters, and/or curtains to control and filter light.
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Don’t underestimate the importance of lighting in a nursery, Bean says.
Interior designer Stefania Skrabak ofAHG Interiors.
says that she designs nurseries with two guiding adjectives: whimsical and transitional.
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