5 Tips for Decorating a Baby's Room

Decorating a child's room can be overwhelming, especially with all the other things that are going on in your life while expecting. After the many doctor visits, showers and birthing classes you have little time to help your little one feel at home.


Here are 5 tips to help you with your nursery:

1. Chose classic furniture that transitions according to age. Cribs that convert to a twin with removable railings that adapt to your child's age are readily available. This can be a one time purchase, that if flexible, can last the child until graduation.

2. Pick non-traditional colors. Shades of bright purple and lime greens or black and white with a splash of color, can be a different approach to your child's room. It's more fun to stimulate your child in a non-traditional way versus your every day pinks and blues.

3. Spice up the lighting. A fun way to do this is to use a chandelier on a dimmer. Whether your child is playing or going down for a nap it provides light control and ambiance for all types of activity.

4. Wallpaper adds texture and interest. Instead of using your time and energy to paint a mural that will loose your child's interest after age 3, use a fun and appealing wall paper that will last a lifetime.

5. Soften the nursery with fabric window treatments. A large part of adapting to a new a baby is establishing sleeping patterns. Window treatments create a sleeping retreat for your baby by softening and controlling light coming into the room.


At Decor & You we specialize in creating the perfect room for your new family member. Some of the decor that we can help you with includes furnishings, flooring, lighting, window treatments, wall coverings and accessories.

If you're expecting a baby and have no idea on how to tackle your new child's room come visit us this weekend at the Baby Bonanza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Easton. If you're unable to make it to the show you can reach us at (614) 485-0917 or cperry@decorandyou.com.