If you’re about to welcome a new boy or girl into the world, then the project of decorating a nursery might well be a very exciting one. Increasingly, in the modern era, the idea of a gender-neutral nursery has taken hold. You might not want your child influenced by cultural concepts that tie them to a particular sex or gender – like pink for girls and blue for boys. On the other hand, you might not even know what gender you’re decorating for.
Fortunately, there’s a way to prepare a nursery in a way that’s entirely gender-neutral. Let’s take a look at some of the changes you might make.
Choose a Calm and Versatile Colour Scheme
To begin with, you’ll probably be thinking about colours. Softer, pastel shades are popular in nurseries for a good reason: they tend to promote feelings of calmness and tranquillity. Bold, loud shades, by contrast, do the opposite.
You might look to avoid blues and pinks, which are associated with boys and girls respectively. Look instead for greys, whites, greens and purples. Choosing whites has a particular advantage: it’ll provide a great backdrop for further decoration, once you become aware of the tastes of the room’s occupant.
The more neutral your choice of paint, in other words, the less likely it is that you’ll need to redecorate when your child decides that the room could benefit from a new look.
Invest in Multi-functional and Stylish Furniture
There are a few key items of furniture that no nursery can realistically be without. These include cots and dressers. You might supplement these with bookcases, wardrobes, and other items.
If space is limited, it’s almost always a good idea to make furniture serve multiple purposes. A dresser might double as a changing table, for example. There are also safety concerns to address. Bookshelves and other climbable structures should ideally be secured to the wall behind them.
To get the most from the available space, you should make a point of looking at bespoke furniture. Floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and shelves are a great fit (in every sense), particularly for awkward spaces. Investing in bespoke bookcases allows you to create a practical yet elegant storage solution for your baby’s growing collection of books and toys, adding a personalised touch to the nursery.
Personalised Touches Without Gender Clichés
To really add a sense of warmth and homeliness, a few extra decorative touches can be extremely powerful. You can often add these without resorting to gender stereotypes. Subjects like nature, science, and animals can often make a great fit for nurseries. Try to incorporate the family history and values into the space. Paintings, photos, and other items can really help to make you feel at home!
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