Baby Room Ideas

If you are pregnant with your first child, it is normal and easy to be paralyzed by the thought of having to think of good baby room ideas. After all, it may seem like you have a million decisions to make in the few months that you have before your baby's arrival. Yes, it can seem like an overwhelming task, especially since there are people who will tell you that you have to live with your choices until your child is two or three. I hope to make this easier for you by offering a different perspective of your baby's new room, that of... your baby's!

Junior will have spent nine months in the snug and safe accommodations of your body. It's the perfect size and yet has room to grow. It's perfectly climate controlled and has insulated block-out curtains. It's got a great surround sound system. It's got fabulous room service, with exactly what he needs automatically served at just the right times and a maid that gets rid of the trash, without him ever having to ask. Of course that all changes at birth but if you keep these basic creature comforts in mind, that should help eliminate some of the stress of when deciding on decorating ideas.

Your baby does not care what color his new room is or that the curtains coordinate perfectly with the crib bumpers. Your baby does not know that your house was featured in last year's HGTV special. Your baby does not realize that he should not spit up on the rug because it was custom designed and uses a rare shade of indigo that cannot be spot-treated.

Yes, tap into that mommy wisdom. It's already there. You are already connected with the little life inside of you. You already know what he needs: 1) He cares that he is warm and safe. 2) He cares that he is well-fed and cared for. Most of all, 3) he cares that he is loved, points 1 and 2 being expressions of that love. What does this mean for you, mom-to-be and nursery designer? It means that you cannot go wrong! Pick any color, theme, or pattern you want. If this is not your area of expertise, ask a friend or professional designer to help. There is no shortage of great ideas, advice and sources of inspiration out there.