One of the great things about being a parent in modern times is the wide variety of choices when it comes to decorating the nursery. You can opt to go for the basics in a budget or for the luxurious in the best possible way. Well, here are some choices in nursery themes that you can take inspiration from as you decorate your baby's nursery in a way that will befit his/her status in your family.
Ladybug Nursery
This is a popular theme for girls although it can also be modified to suit the boys. The vibrant reds and striking little black dots interspersed with the cool greens make for a nursery that is both restful and invigorating. The secret is in the lighting that can be dimmed or brightened depending on the ambience you are looking for.
You can purchase stencils and stickers with the ladybug designs although you may choose to paint the room, too. Just make sure that that the ladybugs are scattered throughout the room instead of being concentrated like bees in one part.
Well, of course, you can substitute ladybugs with other insects like butterflies and caterpillars, bees and worms. This way, you have a veritable insect world right within the confines of the nursery.
Laura Ashley Nursery
Still another very popular design for girl nurseries is the Laura Ashley design. Popularized by the famous Welsh designer, it is characterized by pastels as well as floral stripes and gingham patterns. It is girly-girly and yet appealing to adult design sensibilities.
You can purchase complete Laura Ashley design elements in many stores and sites. Or you can make your own design by incorporating ideas from catalogs, magazines and brochures.
Celestial Nursery
For the baby who rules the universe of his/her parents, the celestial theme is one of the ways to go. This can be a unisex design in that the colors are primarily in the blues and whites with the addition of pastels for the little girl.
You can include solar systems, constellations and galaxies in your nursery, which can be painted on and decaled on the walls and ceilings of the room. You may then complement the whole celestial theme with picture frames, lamps and other ornaments.
Sports Nursery
If you are a sports fanatic and you want your baby boy to be exposed to it early on, sort of subliminal messaging, you can opt for the sports nursery. You can either choose just one of the popular sports or you can feature each one of them in the room. Just make sure that it will not look cluttered.
Of course, you can choose from various ball sports, racing sports and other Olympic sports, if that is what you want. Parents who are fans of a specific team also transform the nursery into the locker room of the team, sort of.
There are other popular nursery themes, of course, like the Thomas the Train theme, jungle safari and fairytale land to choose from. The most important thing in choosing from among many nursery themes is to look at your budget, at your personal preferences and at the room itself. Plus, it pays to draw how the room will look like so that you have a reference point.
