June 4th, 2010
A Hawaiian themed nursery for a baby boy is sure to celebrate surfing, surfboards, sailing and sea creatures. Hawaii, island living and the ocean are great sources of inspiration for a mural or other types of wall art. From mountain views to ocean scenes to tropical forests, you will be able to recreate all of the different flavors of this beautiful state for the new baby in your life.
You are sure to find a main wall color that is pleasing to you that will perfectly capture the spirit of Hawaii. For a Hawaiian themed nursery for a baby boy, start with the ocean; plant a palm tree or two; sprinkle around a little sand or finish off with a lot of sun. The whole point of the exercise is to use colors from Benjamin Moore) that will create a fun and vibrant atmosphere for your little surfer baby.
Because a Hawaiian themed nursery is supposed to be fun, bright and colorful and above all relaxed, choose a style of nursery furniture that will be casual yet looks good too. For a contemporary edge that will allow you some freedom to mix and match, (if nursery sets don’t appeal to you), choose the Natart Theo Crib-to-Twin Convertible Crib. The woven effect of the veneer bands gives this crib an organic look and feel that is perfect for an island themed nursery.
While the Maddie Boo Jaime 4-piece Baby Crib Bedding Set isn’t specifically themed bedding, the colors fit right in with an island themed nursery. There’s no mistaking the rich and vibrant shades of green and blue that reflect many different colors of the sea.
A Hawaiian themed nursery will be a classic blend tropical motifs and island living activities like luaus, sailing and hunting for sea treasures along the beach. But most of all, a Hawaiian themed nursery has a relaxed, fun vibe that would be a great way to welcome baby to her new home.
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June 2nd, 2010
As far as nursery ideas go, a Hawaiian themed nursery for a baby girl is a great idea, because it will give you a wealth of colorful decorating choices. Especially if you honeymooned in Hawaii or have traveled there in the past, your pictures will come in handy either for decorating inspiration or as a terrific source for wall art. With a little imagination and creativity, you can capture the soft ocean breezes, the lush tropical flora and the sights and sounds of the Hawaiian Islands for your new baby girl.
The best way to design a Hawaiian themed nursery is to start with color. Color is important when creating a specific mood. For an island themed nursery for a girl, choose shades (from Benjamin Moore) that are saturated while being soft and gentle. To give the room a professional, unified look, you will want to match your main wall color to at least two other main elements in the room such as your themed bedding or curtains.
From the many nursery sets that are available, you will want to choose one that perfectly captures the spirit of your little surfer girl as well as the spirit of Hawaiian island living. Profiles should be relaxed; finishes should be smooth with a soft glow; and colors can range from refreshingly light to the richly exotic. The Dream on Me Richmond 2 in 1 Convertible Crib in White blends contemporary design with classic lines for a result that is casual and cozy.
Of course no Hawaiian themed nursery would be complete without this beautiful state’s flower. The Bebe Chic Aloha Baby Crib Bedding Set predominately features the hibiscus. The colors of this nursery bedding set are bright, bold and beautiful while the mix of patterns creates a sense of lush texture.
A Hawaiian themed nursery will be a classic blend of tropical motifs and island living activities like luaus, sailing and hunting for sea treasures along the beach. But most of all, a Hawaiian themed nursery has a relaxed, fun vibe that would be a great way to welcome baby to her new home.
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May 25th, 2010
Designing and planning an island themed nursery for your baby boy can be a lot of fun. Ideal for a bright nursery, tropical birds and flowers are great inspirations for color schemes for walls, fabrics, accessories and nursery crib bedding. Or you can create the excitement of surfing the waves with ocean scenes, surfer prints and posters or a surf board or two. The whole idea behind an island themed nursery is to make the atmosphere feel like a tropical vacation.
This color palette from Benjamin Moore is chosen to reflect the many moods of the sea. Shades are deliberately muted to allow color to be brought into the room through accessories, window treatments and area rugs. Any one of these colors can be used as the main color palette for the walls. Add a palm tree mural or a wallpaper border of dragonflies to give your boy nursery that unique touch to make his first room an extra special place.
The Cotton Tale Paradise 4-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set combines jungle animals with palm trees and dragonflies for an island themed nursery that will have a playful atmosphere.
Opting for country style baby nursery furniture will give the room a warm and inviting charm to match the tropical island themed nursery. Because island living is famously relaxed and casual go for natural or light to medium wood finishes. The warm wood finish of the DaVinci Parker 4 in 1 Convertible Wood Baby Crib will complement the colors of the walls and the crib bedding. Its relaxed and flowing lines are perfect for island living.
The right accessories chosen with living in paradise in mind, will give your island themed nursery a stylish, finished look. Accessorizing is also the ideal opportunity to add layers of plush tropical texture to the décor. Put a collection of shells on a bookshelf; hang pictures of sea creatures on the walls; place a colorful parrot shaded table lamp on a dresser or a side table beside the glider. And because of its tropical nature, don’t forget to include organic elements like woven baskets, a wicker hamper or bamboo picture frames.
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May 24th, 2010
You can conjure up soft ocean breezes, the smell of tropical flowers and lazy days in the sun for your baby girl with an island themed nursery. It’s a fun and whimsical way to introduce your infant to the sea, island living and palm trees. The ideas are endless and the color palette you choose for your baby girl nursery can be as bright and rich as your imagination.
Use color to create an island mood. These bright shades from Benjamin Moore are a good place to starts. Select either tropical paradise or tropical pool as the main wall color of your island themed nursery. Then choose one of the two others as an accent color. Once you’ve painted the nursery, you don’t just have to stick to “plain” walls – since island themed decorations are popular items for nursery décor, you’ll be able to find appropriately themed wallpaper borders, stencils and peel and stick mural kits.
Select nursery furniture that has a cottage country feel. You will need a crib, a changing table and a dresser. Many mothers-to-be opt to have a glider or rocking in the nursery as a comfortable place to feed baby or to inspire her to drop off to sleep again. If there is room, consider adding a side table or a nightstand that can be used in your child’s room as she grows. This will provide a handy place to put things when sitting in the chair.
Country cottage gives a nursery a relaxed charm that is bright and refreshing, recreating the atmosphere of a seaside vacation or a day spent lazily at the beach. Because it has roots in traditional styles that were adapted life in places outside of the big city, lines and profiles are simplified; decorative detail often includes molding, beadboard or distressed finishes. The Status Furniture Montrose Baby Room Furniture Set is ideal for an island themed nursery because it possesses a simple sophistication especially suited to a baby girl.
While the Maddie Boo Jaime 4-piece Baby Crib Bedding Set isn’t specifically themed bedding, the colors fit right in with an island themed nursery. There’s no mistaking the rich and vibrant shades of green and blue that reflect many different colors of the sea.
Since the crib is not dressed in island themed bedding, you’ll be able accessorize with abandon. Curtains, wall art and an area rug like the Fun Rugs Somethin Fishy Rug that will bring both the theme and additional color into the space give your island themed nursery an enchanting and magical appearance.
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