5 Tips for Decorating Your Baby’s Room

One of the most exciting parts of being pregnant is decorating the baby’s room. Collecting the most beautiful items and products especially for that little miracle growing in your belly. Decorating the nursery is something you do with your heart—and your intuition! There are no strict rules, but we can imagine it’s nice to have some helpful guidelines.

What should you pay attention to when decorating the nursery? Where do you start? We’re sharing the 5 most important tips with you!

Tip 1: Get Inspired

Take your time to gather enough inspiration. Think carefully about the kind of style you want in the nursery. Maybe you already have a few ideas in your head. These can be your starting point.
You can find inspiration everywhere: online on Pinterest by searching for “baby room,” “baby styling,” or by looking on Instagram using hashtags like #nurserystyling, #babyroom, or #babystyling.

Tip 2: Color Plan & Shopping Mood Board

After gathering ideas, it’s fun to create a mood board with your favorite styles. It gives you a clear overview and is super handy when shopping online for nursery items. A key part of this mood board is your color plan! It’s even smart to start with this so you can build your choices around it.

Look online for colors you love and keep them in mind while shopping. You could also visit a DIY store for color samples, but browsing for color inspiration online is a great alternative.
Make sure to collect images that show an overall mood and tell a cohesive story. Do you want a bold room? Or something sweet, or maybe a timeless look? Think it through and make a clear choice—it will make decorating much easier!

Tip 3: Create a Good Base

A solid base in the nursery is key to styling the rest. Think about a good floor, a lovely wall color, and matching window coverings. Maybe you’d like to add wallpaper with a fun print that fits your theme. A good foundation is half the work!

Tip 4: Layout & Furnishing

Start by looking at the layout of the room. You’ll often need: a changing table, a cradle and/or cot, and a wardrobe or dresser. Decide what layout works best and how the furniture can shine in the space.

Working with a small room? Choose furniture with extra storage space, like a drawer under the crib or wall shelves. Don’t be afraid to rearrange the furniture—go with what feels right!

Tip 5: The Finishing Touch

Once the basics are in place, it’s time to style the nursery! This is the most fun part and where you can add a personal touch. Use your mood board again. Think about your colors and theme.

Styling basics for the baby room:

• Lighting
• Bedding for the cradle or cot
• Window coverings
• Changing pad + changing pad covers
• Canopy rod + canopy or mosquito net
• Wall cabinet or shelves

Extra styling items:

• Muslin cloths (check out fun colors!)
• Cute cuddly toys
• A rug
• A mirror (makes the room feel bigger)
• Storage baskets
• Nice decorations
• Plants or dried flowers

Also add some personal elements to the baby’s room. Think of the first ultrasound, a sweet card with a meaningful quote, or a pregnancy photo. These personal touches truly complete the space!