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17 Best Baby Room Ideas to Help You Get Ready for Parenthood
We've factored in both style and safety so you don't have to.
Looking for genius baby room ideas—specifically ones that are as creative and cute as they are helpful? We've got you covered. Whether you have space to spare or are looking to get scrappy with just a few square feet in a small home, you'll want to try these brilliant ideas for baby bedroom decor, baby room storage, baby room organization, and other pre-baby preparation essentials. Bringing your baby home will take up enough of your headspace as is; the last thing you'll want is for home décor to be an item on your already long to-do list. Many of the products will make perfect new mom gifts and baby shower gifts, so add them to your registry.
The best way to keep kids off of your furniture is to provide them with their own. Play couches are great for babies that are practicing their gross motor skills and for teens hosting slumber parties.
Montessori-inspired toys are typically less vibrant than other options. The neutral, more muted colors blend in with your decor, plus they encourage young kids to use their imaginations while playing. The company Cassarokids offers sustainable climbers, ramps, and rockers that will provide kids with endless entertainment.
Peel and stick wallpaper is a great option for nurseries.
Toddlers are more likely to engage with toys if they are at eye level. This Montessori shelf corrals toys at just the right height. Also, there's storage in the back for toys that are out of rotation.
One thing's for certain: your baby is going to grow out of clothes rapidly. Keep them organized with these divider tags.
Erin Gates designed a line of aesthetically pleasing play mats. The vegan leather ones also make a nice tablecloth because they are completely wipe-able.
When you think of crib sheets your mind probably wanders to the vibrant characters of Sesame Street. While we love Elmo on our TV, we crave something more sophisticated to decorate with. Biscuit Home has a beautiful collection of crib sheets and skirts to elevate the nursery.
Double Duty
Create toys that double as decor. A tic-tac-toe board created out of a salvaged window also serves as a wall decoration in this playroom.
Design for the Future
One day your baby will grow into a teenager, so design the room to grow with her. The Lulie Wallace painting, beaded chandelier, and antique rug in this Tennessee home's nursery are all features that can follow this gal into her teen years.
After baby arrives, you might be too tired (and, okay, a bit too overwhelmed) to organize the key paperwork. Make sure that you keep track of important documents like your new one's birth certificate, social security card, and immunization information by preparing a file in advance, meant for organizing exactly those things.
Whether it be dirty laundry, clean laundry, swaddles, or toys, there is a lot more to corral once there are kids in the house. Pehr makes canvas bins that are up to any job that is thrown at them. They also come in many different sizes.
Hang a Mobile
Give your new arrival something sweet and personal to coo over and contemplate by making your own mobile to hang over the crib. This cloud-and-raindrop version couldn't be cuter.
Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
Prepare the Changing Table Essentials
Put the diapers and wipes adjacent to the changing table–just where you'll need them right away. Keep everything tidy and attractive with a sweet storage solution, like this wicker basket diaper caddy.
Maximize Garage Space
Those days of hodgepodge boxes and haphazard stacking in the garage are over. When you bring home your little one, you'll probably be shopping and buying in bulk for necessities like diapers. Make space for your family's new warehousing needs by organizing that garage ahead of the big arrival.
Organize the Freezer
When the baby comes, your loved ones will probably want to help out by swinging by with a ton of pre-cooked meals to sustain you in those hectic early days. And when you do have the time to cook, you may want to do it in bulk to save time and energy for days after. Accommodate that onslaught of frozen foods by overhauling the freezer in advance, first doing a thorough purge, and then organizing the space using plastic bins.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Organizing.
Babyproof Everything
In your quest to make your home safe for the new baby, you may come across a ton of unattractive but essential gizmos and gadgets. Inject a little style to the process when possible—like with this door latch catcher.
Get the Laundry Room Ready
A new addition means you'll feel like you're doing laundry nonstop. To prepare, get that laundry room or area in fighting shape, with a smart and attractive organizing strategy like this DIY pegboard system project.
Get the tutorial at Posh Space.
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