February 5th, 2010
When decorating a nursery for a boy, selecting an outer space or astronomy theme will have a charming appeal. It will also be ideal for introducing your newborn to strange, new worlds. Because outer space and other closely related topics such as rockets, stars, the planets and the night sky are popular theme choices for decorating kids’ rooms including nurseries, you will be able to find a variety of decorative and accessory items like wallpaper and border patterns, stencils, murals, lamps and rugs. Encourage your baby boy to be an explorer or an astronaut
Since most little astronauts are on the cutting edge of technology, modern style or contemporary style with extremely crisp lines will be a good choice for baby furniture in an outer space themed room. The Nurseryworks Lawson-Fenning Aerial 3-in-1 White Baby Crib would be an excellent choice for several reasons. Not only does it have a modern/contemporary design, the overall look of the crib, including the pattern of the end panels, can be customized.
And nothing looks more space-age than the matching dresser and change table. Both the Nurseryworks Lawson-Fenning Three Wide Baby Dresser and the Nurseryworks Lawson-Fenning Two Wide Baby Changing Table can also be customized to your specific requirements.
Pick a crib bedding set to complement the fabulous colors of the colors of the outer space theme depicted in the Olive Kids Out of This World Drapes and Valance.
Tie in the window treatment to the floor with the Fun Rugs Fun Time Shape High Pile Moon & Stars Rug. The colors are perfect.
Now for the out-of-this-world finishing touch. The ELK Lighting Novelty Lightshow Pendant will send baby boy off to sleepy land in style.
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February 1st, 2010
For those expecting parents who opt not to know the gender of their child or for parents who would like to decorate the nursery in a non-gender specific way, creating a unisex nursery is the way to go. While it can appear to be easier to decorate a nursery especially for a baby girl or baby boy, all the elements are the same – you will need baby furniture, a comfy chair and soft lighting and a design plan to pull it all together. Rather than choosing a “pink” or “blue” theme, choose a theme based on other colors, textures and shapes or generic themes like jungle animals, the alphabet and nature.
When choosing baby furniture for a gender neutral nursery, the Stokke crib is a perfect place to start. With its smart contemporary style and elegant oval shape, Stokke cribs are designed to provide a safe and comfortable sleeping environment for a baby. They are also designed to grow with the child until he or she turns seven (or thereabouts). A Stokke crib can be converted from a crib to a toddler’s bed to two chairs (with additional parts purchased separately), which makes it extremely versatile in addition to being a wise investment.
Each Stokke crib is constructed of cultivated beechwood from a sustainable forest, making it a strong, solid, durable and environmentally-friendly product. Because of the unique design and shape of the crib, Stokke offers two types of crib mattresses, both foam and organic mattresses that are made to fit. They also offer crib bedding in a select number of colors and patterns – everything you need to make your baby’s crib comfy and cozy.
Gender neutral colors include yellows and greens, as well as neutral colors such as beige, white, cream and earth tones like taupe, sage and umber. For accent colors, simply select deeper shades or complementary tones of the main color you have chosen for the nursery walls. To make the room visually interesting, select two complementary colors, one light and the other bold, separating them with decorative molding or wallpaper border depicting the theme you selected.
Once the walls have been painted and the furniture arranged to your liking, you can reserve the right to accessorize to your heart’s content. Everything from lamps to wall art to area rugs and window treatments are available in patterns and colors that will be ideal for a unisex nursery featuring a beautiful Stokke crib.
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January 5th, 2010
Today we’re going to design a zoo themed toddler boy’s room that will have an adventurous appeal that is sure to last until they move on to “big boy’s” (a.k.a. twin) bed. It’s a great theme for a toddler’s room because it involves animals, which can be layered throughout the room in a number of inventive ways, through the use of borders, stencils, murals, bedding and accessories, including wall art. To create the feeling that he’s spending a day at the zoo, here are a few ideas to get you started.
Not only because this is a boy’s room, I’ve chosen to start with blue because it is a versatile color that will be a perfect backdrop for our zoo animals. From deep blue to softer shades, this range of blues (from Benjamin Moore) also matches the area rug and the bedding selected to produce our zoo themed toddler’s room.
The Dream On Me Jenny Lind Toddler Bed in Cherry, while it does include decorative elements, can actually be used for a boy’s or girl’s room. While the bed isn’t specifically zoo-theme related, the turned spindles of the headboard and footboard, combined with the side rails create the illusion of the “bars” of the lion’s or monkey’s cage.
The room is designed with replacing the bed in mind. When your son is ready for a twin bed, you won’t have to redecorate all over again. The same principle applies to the bedding. When you no longer need the toddler bed and the crib bedding it uses like the BeBe Chic Monkey Business Collection Baby Crib Bedding Set, you can upgrade to twin bedding then.
A nightstand and dresser makes the room more functional with drawers and shelving space. The nightstand is also an ideal place to put a lamp, a book or other boy treasures, while the dresser is a must-have furniture piece for clothes and accessories. The Young America by Stanley GenAmerica Merlot Single Drawer Nightstand and the Young America by Stanley GenAmerica Merlot Single Dresser are good choices for a room designed to grow with him.
The area rug, featuring primary colors which are always a plus in a child’s room, ties everything together. The Fun Rugs California Kids Carved Zoo Kee Doo Rug makes the room warm and inviting, enhancing the wall palette and complementing the colors of the bedding.
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