When we were deciding how we wanted to decorate Alfie's nursery I knew that I always wanted a relatively neutral colour scheme, even though I found out that I was expecting a boy I still wanted something that was relatively simple and easy to change when we need to in the future. This article features some great tips and hints for doing just this.
Tips and
Ideas for Decorating a Neutral Nursery Room
When it comes to
decorating a nursery for your awaited arrival, it can feel a little
more difficult if you don’t know the gender of the baby. However,
opting for a more gender neutral nursery scheme is growing ever more
popular than the traditional (and perhaps a little dated) ‘blue for
a boy, pink for a girl’ options. Therefore there are lots of
resources out there to help get you inspired to create a beautiful,
neutral space.
We’ve taken a look and
some of these and have compiled a list of a few tips and ideas for
decorating baby’s neutral nursery room so that it’s a space
you’ll all fall in love with.
Use a carefully
selected variety of patterns and textures
Think about prints
rather than colours that will achieve a beautiful, gentle yet playful
feel, such as gingham, polka dot, chevron and stripes. Opt for soft
furnishings in these prints, such as curtains, rugs and bedding so
it’s not too strong, as the softness of the fabric will keep it
subtle.
For example, we love the
polka dot curtains from the Style
Furnishings curtains collection which would add a really soft
touch. Using a few different textures such as a wooden crib with a
metal statement light also works really well if you want a rustic
feel to the room.
Keep things bright
and airy
A nursery room should
never feel cramped, dull or dark. Make the most of the room’s
natural light and keep the colour scheme bright and airy, too. All
white nurseries are really popular, and if done right, can create a
really beautiful charm that’s surprisingly cosy.
We love these
examples found on Pinterest. You could then build on this
simplicity with subtle pops of fun colour, such as yellow or mint,
which are great for a more modern taste (or pink or blue if you
really can’t resist!).
Add interest to the
walls
Adding things to the
walls is a great way to make a nursery feel more personal and sweet
without cluttering the floor. Go for things with the baby’s name
on, such as named prints with their date of birth on after they’ve
arrived.
Or, if you do want the
room to be 100% sorted before they make their appearance, you could
always just choose pretty baby-style prints or wall decals for the
room. There are some beautiful ones available on
NotOnTheHighStreet.com
that is well worth checking out.
Think about the
little details that make a big difference
Adding other details to
the nursery can be a lovely way to make the room feel more playful
and sweet. They could be anything from mini rocking horses to life
sized cuddly toys! John
Lewis has some really lovely accessories for the nursery which
are sure to help you add those few finishing touches that will make
all the difference to the feel of the room. We especially love the
night lights which are a great idea when it comes to night time
feeds, too!

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Love the 2nd photo, it's so cute how the chair and the cot lying match! I agree with the print idea for a playful theme - i'm sure whatever you go for will look lovely!
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I agree it's super cute isn't it! x
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