Thursday, February 26, 2009

The Perfect Nursery Planner

By Alice Ault

Often, the baby's nursery is one of the smallest rooms in the home. Lots of nurseries are adapted from home offices, sewing rooms, and even walk in closets! There's nothing wrong with this, but it means you're working with a small, and frequently oddly shaped space.

That means that the colors you opt for and the furniture placed in it are very important. Bad ones could result in a cramped, overwhelming space.The right ones will help the nursery feel cozy and welcoming. However, the process of choosing nursery furniture doesn't have to be a difficult one. Here are a few hints to make sure you end up selecting charming but practical nursery furniture that's just right for your child.

You'll need to start out with a list of your basic needs for the room. Usually cots or cribs are required, as well as storage and changing space.You'll need to measure the size of the room and the furniture you want to place. Draw up a plan, taking into account the locations of built in wardrobes, radiators, windows, and the door's swing area. These obstacles can be real real headaches in your nursery if you forget about them.Too many parents have been surprised by an obstacle in a place they wanted to put storage or other furniture.

This will allow you to work out where your items will fit. If you haven't bought your furniture yet, use average sizes from stockists to decide your placement. You might even think about creating pieces of newspaper in the dimensions of your furniture and putting them on the floor in the correct locations.That will allow you to judge how much space is available and let you try moving around in it to see if things feel OK.You won't discover that your furniture is too big or cramped together after you buy.

Remember not to get too much when you're buying items for your new little one. It's easy to get carried away.Your baby will be using some of these items for only a short time, so it's a good idea to keep to your budget and your real needs. Will you choose cots or cot beds? Is there a toddler bed available for when a cot is no longer needed?What about the changing area?

Ensure you have enough storage space, and that it's a comfortable height for changing your baby - you shouldn't lean over or stand in an awkward position. You can even buy cot top changers - these fit over the top of a cot - to save space until your baby is big enough to roll over.

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