7 Ideas for Decorating a Baby’s Room

Bringing a baby into the world is a scary and exciting time. In fact, around 80 percent of women indicate they’re afraid of giving birth — that’s a huge number! However, one of the things that many parents do to alleviate the fears and trepidation they’re feeling is to focus on decorating their new child’s room. But, they don’t always know where to start, especially if this is their first child. Here are some ideas for decorating a baby’s room!

• Think comfort. Comfort is key for a baby’s room. It needs to feel warm and inviting because the baby and parents will be spending a lot of time there. Rather than using a lot of cool colors, try for warmer tones. This includes shades of brown and cream instead of stark white, gray or even black. Find baby nursery decor pieces that feel warm and inviting. This will help you as a new parent also feel more calm and centered anytime you enter the room. You’ll be spending a lot of time there, as well, so it’s essential for it to be a comfortable space where you can enjoy spending time.

• Avoid overwhelming the walls. While it might be your first instinct to put every piece of wall decor you find on the walls in your nursery, try to limit how much you overwhelm the walls. Too much in the space can be distracting, and it can actually make it feel cluttered. Instead, you can rotate the pieces out through the seasons or as your new baby grows! This will keep the space feeling fresh, clean and inviting without you having to sacrifice all those decor pieces you ordered on impulse (we’ve all been there!). 

• Choose a theme. Sometimes, parents who really have no idea where to start with their new baby’s room find that looking for a theme helps tremendously. There are many themes out there for babies, and many are gender-neutral. You can choose a favorite book or movie you and your partner share, or maybe you both went to the same university and want to show pride in your alma mater. You can choose a theme based on activities or topics, too, such as a safari, the ocean or even outer space. All these themes will help you on your journey to decorating your baby’s room to its best potential. 

• Don’t forget something for you. Whether you include a rocking chair or a mini fridge, don’t forget something for you in the space. You’ll be spending a lot of time there, so it’s important you have some luxuries in the space. Consider some things you can access easily and that don’t make a lot of noise. Most of your time will be rocking or holding the baby while it sleeps, so having some small luxuries in place there for you to enjoy will also help you in decorating it. Maybe you splurge a little more on the floor lamp you’d like in the space or even a custom footstool. Either way, these little things will make all the difference in your baby’s room.

  
  

• Ask for baby room gifts at your shower. Instead of registering for general items, register specifically for baby’s room decor items at your shower. This way, you don’t have to go out and get all the decor yourself; instead, all your shower guests will pitch in for you! You can also include on your invites that you’d prefer for everyone to help you decorate the baby’s room. In fact, if you put the message out that it’s a way for everyone to have a part in making the baby’s room whole, most people will go above and beyond to ensure the baby will have everything it needs in its room. This goes for customized baby gifts, too. Even if they get something custom that’s not on the registry, letting people know that you’re looking specifically for baby room items will aid them in their search for the perfect custom gift. 

• Bring in a vintage crib. Browse local antique stores or even consignment shops to see if you can find a vintage crib for the baby to sleep in. This will add some charm to the nursery rather than making it feel sterile and cookie-cutter. Your baby will sleep in a one-of-a-kind piece! Decorate it with a beautiful personalized baby blanket and you’ll have a perfect sleep space for your baby. If you’re struggling to find a vintage crib but have a little extra money in your decorating budget, consider reaching out to a local carpenter to custom design a vintage crib for you. Sure, it’ll be brand new, but it’ll have the craftsmanship of a vintage piece and be very similar to an authentic one. Then, you’ll have something specific to pass down to future generations of your own!

• Add a geometric rug. Rugs help to soundproof a space and also soften it. Even if you already have carpet in your home, a nice, plush rug can feel great on your feet and help you relax after a long day. Plus, if you fall asleep in the rocker with the baby, you won’t be jolted awake when you step on cold hardwood or vinyl! Geometric rugs are ideal because you don’t have to worry about the pattern overwhelming the rest of the decor in the space. Focus on finding one with minimal colors and design — simple is best here! A repeated pattern across multiple lines will soften your space and give you something to sink your feet into while swaying with the baby in your arms. 

A new bundle of joy can seem daunting to first-time parents. However, decorating the nursery doesn’t have to be on the list of scary parts of becoming a parent. With just a few simple tips, you can design a beautiful space where your baby will feel comfortable.