An expecting mother finding out that she is having twins can be a bit of a surprise. But once the “shock” has worn off, you will now be planning a nursery for two babies, not just one. The good news is the only item of baby furniture that you will actually need two of is the crib. Because you will be changing or feeding just one child at a time, you will require only one changing table and one glider or rocker.  Some parents opt to decorate two nurseries, one for each baby; the thinking behind this is that eventually they will have their own rooms, why not right from the start? Some parents find that twins sleep better if they share the nursery. Whatever route you choose, the elements for creating a warm and inviting place for your twins will remain the same.

Start with a can of paint. Choose one that is non-toxic. When planning a nursery for twins that are one of each, designing a gender-neutral nursery will create a welcoming atmosphere for both. Select colors that are not shades of pink or blue. If you know whether you are expecting boys or girls you can opt for the more traditional colors like blue or pink.

While soothing and comforting, a nursery should also be a place that will stimulate brain activity and the senses of your twins. Pick a theme with this in mind. Some of the more popular nursery themes are:

• Jungle animals / safari
• Farm animals / domestic pets
• Lady bugs / butterflies / bees
• Sun / moon / stars / planets
• Little Mermaid / Winnie the Pooh
• Flowers / trees
• Sea / pirates / nautical 

 The basic pieces of baby furniture you will need are two cribs, a changing table and a dresser. Especially if the space is smaller-sized, you will need to make everything fit, and in such a manner that you can move easily around the room. A changing table like the Badger Basket Diaper Corner Baby Changing Table that fits conveniently in a corner could be the ideal solution when trying to make the maximum use of available floor space. Selecting multipurpose items like a dresser/change table is another way to make your twins nursery a little roomier.

Whether the space is ample or smaller sized, storage will be an important aspect of designing a nursery for your twins. Choose a dresser with multiple-size drawers; units with a number of storage options like a combination of cubbies, shelves and drawers; or armoires with compartments that can be easily adapted for baby one and baby two.

When accessorizing, add a little individuality. Yes, they are twins, but by giving them complementing rather than matching nursery crib bedding, area rugs and/or mobiles, you will be “visually” making a distinction between the two with the use of color and pattern.