Designing your babys nursery is an exciting part of any expectant parents journey.

However, a nursery is more than just a pretty space; it needs to be practical, too.

“The ‘nursery’ phase only lasts so long.”

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The key to designing a good nursery is creating a space that can grow with the child.

Think in advance with furniture," Newman says.

Baby clothes are small and easy to store, but kids clothes require full-sized closets and dressers.

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The same goes for toys.

Many toys will likely getstored in the nursery or kid’s roomunless you have a separate playroom.

This extends to all areas of the room, not just the crib or bed.

Nursery with functional storage and decor.

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Other things to consider include a soft, padded area rug or large playmat.

Make It Personal

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Lastly, make the space your own.

Like any well-designed space, the finished product shouldnt feel like you just stepped into a showroom.

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Nursery with comfortable accents.

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