Paint by numbers Create a considered and cosy sanctuary for the newest member of your home with paint and inspiration.
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nursery space is pretty special; not only is it an area of your home dedicated to your baby, but it’s also a space where you’ll spend a lot of time nursing, reading, and simply staring in awe at the new life you’ve created. It’s a space to get away from it all too; forget the overdue housework and piles of washing and simply “be” with your baby. But where to begin? What does colour offer? What’s a good investment? And when should we tackle the job?
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PLANT THE SEED
Pinterest, magazines, websites and Instagram (#nurserydesign, #nurserydecor) are amazing sources of room colour, design and decor inspiration. Get lots of ideas together on a mood board or Pinterest board and revisit them every few days (with fresh eyes). Begin to edit down the looks you love, as you research paint and wallpaper websites that have the hues you feel will work with your nursery.
did you know?
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months old is when babies see colour. Source: healthline.com
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Pregnancy BUMP & baby
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HARMONIOUS HUES
According to colour psychologists, the colours in a nursery can affect babies’ mood, sleep patterns and even how much they eat. Calm, restful and nurturing are common adjectives used by parents about to embark on nursery renovations, and here's some colour inspiration that’ll give your little one just that. NEUTRAL: Taupe, beige, light tan, oak, chocolate brown – neutrals and/or clay tones are calming and grounding, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Introduce some interest through texture or wall art in similar hues. BLUE: Powder blue, duck egg, pale turquoise, aqua – cooling hues that provoke calm and reduce anxiety. GREEN: Sage, olive, moss, mint – bring nature indoors with a shade (or shades) of green. Associated with health and wellbeing, green is said to improve concentration. Soft, gentle tones work well in a baby’s room. PINK: Pastel pink, lavender, lilac – the right shade of pink or purple (ie, soft and a touch “dirty”) can give a modern look to a room without it feeling overpowering. WHITE: Ivory, antique white, cream, vanilla – warm whites are better for babies’ rooms than a cool, harsh, bright alternative, which could overstimulate your little one when they’re trying to rest. GREY: Silver, blue-grey, dove grey – the ever-popular calming modern neutral, which can be matched with most other colours. Stick to soft mid-tones, rather than anything too dark.
