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BABY FURNITURE IDEAS

Chocolate Dreams for a Baby Girl

February 15th, 2010

Chocolate cake with pink icing or strawberries dipped in chocolate or chocolate mousse paired with raspberry parfait – there is no denying that chocolate, espresso or other rich browns go well with any shade of pink, pastel or bold. By choosing contemporary style baby furniture with clean lines and a rich chocolate finish paired with a pink color scheme, you can create a delicious nursery that will be both functional and beautiful to look at.

Pink Palette

Our color palette (from Behr) will of course be pink. Deeper tones will make the chocolate colors in the nursery appear richer.

When designing a nursery, your immediate baby furniture requirements:

  • a crib
  • crib bedding
  • a changing table
  • a rocker, armchair or other type of comfy chair such as a recliner
  • clothing storage such as a dresser, a chest of drawers and/or an armoire

The Babyletto Newhaven Pine Wood 4-in-1 Convertible Canopy Crib Set in Dark Chocolate displays perfect contemporary style. It has the added appeal of being a canopy crib, allowing you to customize it with pink or chocolate draperies to create a unique, warm and intimate environment for your baby girl. Because it comes with a changing table/dresser combo, it will also be kinder to your budget.

The Go Mama Go Designs Wonder Bumpers Pink & Chocolate 38 Pack is intended to fit cribs with the standard number of rails, both round and flat up to 3 inches in diameter or width. Instead of regular, rectangular bumper panels these soft, malleable vertical bumpers are designed to increase air flow, keeping baby more comfortable and the bedding a little fresher. The Go Mama Go Designs Pink & Chocolate Collection includes a bed sheet, blanket and chocolate dust ruffle.

Having a comfortable and snug place to sit while you feed your child is important. The Dutailier The Comfort Recliner Adagio Prestige Glider will also make a great story time chair. If she doesn’t want it in her room as she grows older, it’s one of those armchairs that you can always find room for in another part of your home.

While you want the nursery to be pretty, it must be practical as well. Give careful thought to how to incorporate storage solutions to the room that will grow with your child. Anything with drawers like the South Shore Furniture Back Bay Dark Chocolate Double Dresser or the South Shore Furniture Back Bay Dark Chocolate Wardrobe Armoire automatically adds functionality to any living space.

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A Red Themed Baby Girl Nursery

February 3rd, 2010

What could be more perfect to welcome your little bundle of joy than creating a Valentine themed nursery that will share the love all year round? While red is such a vibrant color that brightens up a room, it should be “grounded” by other warmer colors to prevent it from being overpowering. A red or heart motif for a baby nursery will celebrate the love you have for your new born in a new and exciting way.

Color One Wall Red

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To bring out the rich tones of the baby furniture, warm toned earthy shades will be the perfect canvas. Pick one wall to be the focus of the nursery and paint it a red accent color.

The Tulip Pod Sleigh Crib in Espresso has an impressive modern style that is positively eye-catching. The beautiful rich dark wood finish only enhances the gently tapered lines. It’s not just beautiful to look at; this versatile crib can be converted to a toddler bed and when finally needed, into a double. Technically this baby bed could take her from crib to college. The shapes and profiles of the Tulip Pod Collection are truly inspiring. The Tulip Pod Swivel Bookcase in Espresso and the Tulip Pod Armoire in Espresso are clean and concise, with sleek metal handles and feet that are the ultimate modern style decorative accents.

Choose solid red crib bedding or patterned crib bedding featuring hearts or red roses. Another option is to select something like the Caden Lane Classic Neutral Carey Baby Crib Bedding Set that introduces other colors into the design, as well as adding texture with a mix of stripes, dots and solid colors. No matter which option you choose, select curtains and an area rug that will match or complement the shade of red in the crib bedding.

The Fun Rugs Fun Time Shape Medium Pile Red Heart Rug is the must-have finishing touch. It adds just the right touch of whimsy to the room’s design and makes the lovely Tulip Pod baby furniture appear richer (if that’s possible).

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Unisex Nursery Featuring Stokke Cribs

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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French Country Nursery for a Baby Girl

January 29th, 2010

French country style recreates life as lived and enjoyed in the rural areas of France. Furniture pieces are simpler versions of more elaborate and formal French traditional styles such as Louis XIV, XV and XVI. Reflecting the casual elegance of a pastoral lifestyle, French country, while it still retains elements of drama, extravagance and elegance, integrates more informal materials such as cane, wicker and toile (twill weave fabric). French country interior design for a baby nursery is an excellent way to achieve an old world charm that is enchanting and whimsical with being too traditional.

French Country Palette

It is also a great excuse to bring the warm country colors of Provence into the nursery. Colors (from Behr) like Plum Wine and Mauve Mist are reminiscent of walks on a fall day in an orchard, while Applewine and Provence Crème are evocative of sunlight.

The Cotton Tale Tiny Tango 4-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set perfectly captures the spirit of French country, with its mix of pastoral colors, patterns and whimsical details like the plaid ties of the crib bumper and the subtle diamond design of the coverlet. The shirred dust ruffle is elegantly layered, emphasizing the gossamer floral theme.

With its charming design, the Stork Craft Meaghan Stages 4-in-1 Convertible Sleigh Crib in White was selected to complement the Fun Rugs Supreme Collection Pink Toile Rug. White baby furniture works well with the French country interior décor; it also will make the room appear brighter.

The DaVinci Parker 2-Door Wood Baby Changer has “sleigh bed” sides, decorative feet and framed doors suggestive of an heirlooms chest you might find in a cottage in rural France. Beautiful as well as practical, it has plenty of room for all those necessary items you need to keep your baby girl dry and comfortable.

A must-have item in a French country nursery is an armoire. The Young America by Stanley Ma Marie One Door Wardrobe Armoire is delightful, with a scalloped apron, mirrored door and delicate decorative detail.

The Fun Rugs Supreme Collection Pink Toile Rug adds that gorgeous finishing touch. It brings out the colors of the crib bedding, especially the dust ruffle. It also enhances the whimsical elements of the baby furniture.

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Dinosaur Dreams for a Boy Baby Nursery

January 28th, 2010

A dinosaur themed nursery is an ideal way to decorate a room for your new baby boy. Paint a mural of a prehistoric tropical rainforest to set the stage. You don’t have to be Picasso – murals can be created from stencils and are fun and relatively easy to do. If a mural doesn’t appeal to you, apply a deep, bold solid shade to the walls and then add a fun wallpaper border of colorful dinosaurs, prehistoric foliage or dinosaur bone shapes. A little imagination and some creative accessorizing will give you a dinosaur themed nursery you will be proud of.

Dino Palette

The color palette (from Benjamin Moore) is chosen to bring out and emphasize the color scheme of the crib bedding, particularly the tailored bed skirt. Select any one of these shades as the primary wall color and your nursery will be a rich and vibrant canvas for stegosauruses, brontosaurs and the odd t-rex.

The Kathy Ireland by Thank You Baby Dino Dreams Nursery Bedding Set includes all the basics like the crib bumper, sheet and bed skirt to make the crib comfy for baby. But the Dino Dreams collection also gives you the option of adding a mobile, window treatment and dinosaur-themed wall art.

Opting for country style baby furniture will give the room a warm and inviting charm without being too feminine. The rich medium wood finish of the Stork Craft Aspen Stages Cognac Fixed Side Baby Crib will complement the colors of the walls and the crib bedding.

A change table makes the nursery much more functional, especially one that can be repurposed when baby no longer needs it. The South Shore Lullaby Convertible Changing Table, with drawers and plenty of storage space, also has plenty of country style.

The warm colors of the Brink & Campman Area Rugs- Estella Collection Lava 87803 will not only give the nursery a finished look, it will also add a plush texture to the décor.

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Flower Power for a Baby Girl

January 15th, 2010

A popular theme for a girl’s nursery is flower power, the brighter the better. With its garden theme, you can add ladybugs, butterflies, and of course, plenty of flowers. Murals, borders and stencils can include fun images like rainbows, watering cans and song birds. Designing a nursery for your new baby girl and picking out floral-themed accessories is a great way to focus on the newest addition to the family.

Start with Color

Pink Palette

The palette of pinks from Sherwin-Williams was selected with a choice of four crib bedding sets in mind, two bold and the other two pastel.

Select Furniture for your Nursery

The basic nursery furniture pieces you will need are a crib and crib mattress, a changing table and a dresser.

The delightful DaVinci Emily Mini 2-in-1 Convertible Baby Crib in Cherry is ideal for decorating a nursery that might be short on space. If you’re into planning ahead, this crib can be converted into a twin size bed.

The DaVinci Jenny Lind Wood Changing Table in Pink complements the crib, while adding a whimsical “garden” element into the room.

You will never have enough room for stuff and other miscellaneous treasures. The Stork Craft Beatrice Combo Tower in Cherry includes a built-in storage cabinet. This dresser can also function as a change table by just adding your own changing pad.

Flower Power Crib Bedding

Choose crib bedding that has a bright and bold pattern or a soft and pastel design. It’s a matter of what you prefer, as well, since you will be spending almost as much time in the nursery as baby. Don’t forget, that all the crib bedding selections will match or complement the above pink color palette.

Our first “bold” choice is the Cotton Tale Lizzie 4-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set. It really does have a “flower power” attitude.

The second bold crib bedding set is the Kathy Ireland Home by Thank You Baby The Sweetie Carnival Bloom Complete Nursery Set. The colors pop, while combining stripes and florals create texture, adding visual interest.

The Cotton Tale Poppy 4-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set is has softer pinks and is more neutral in tone.

The Kathy Ireland by Thank You Baby Forever Blossoms Complete Nursery Bedding Set is a happy mix of a bold pattern paired with pastel shades.

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