Unique Nursery Ideas
You know what furniture you want. You have even selected colors and a theme. But, you are looking for some unique ideas to spruce up your nursery. Use these tips to make things more convenient, organized, unique and stylish.
Recessed shelving adds a special flare to any room, but it is especially useful in a nursery. Recessed shelves are not very deep and are just right for all of those tiny baby items. It’s fairly easy to add recessed shelves. Use a stud finder to determine where the shelves will fit. Mark off the area that you would like to turn into shelves. Cut out the sheetrock with a steak knife. Fill in the gaps with plywood and 1x6 boards. Add the shelves and paint. This is a fairly simple project that is easy to do with two people.
Install a chair rail to really frame out the room. Chair rails should be one third of the height of the ceiling. Measure from floor to ceiling and divide by three. Use a level to mark a line all the way around the room. Start somewhere easy, like against a door frame or window frame. This first piece will be cut at a ninety degree angle. Adjoining pieces should fit together with forty five degree cuts. Go in one direction around the room. Use a miter saw to cut the corners and joints at forty five degrees. This will give you a professional finish. Recess the nails, fill the holes and sand the surface. Use paintable caulk to seal the chair rail to the wall. Most walls are not totally flat, so don’t be surprised if you have a gap to fill. Let it dry and you’re ready to paint.
A long storage bench is another great addition to the nursery. You may decide to use an entire wall for this, or build a bench between two bookshelves around a window for a beautiful window seat. Measure and build a basic box to fit the area. Cut the front piece a little lower than the rest to allow for closure without smashing little fingers. You may decide to make multiple lids for a really long seat. Secure box to studs with screws. Install lids with torsion hinges made for toy boxes. This will allow the tops to stay in the position that they are put in and easily close without slamming shut. Use decorative pillows, paint or stencils to personalize the space.
Whether you are adding storage or decoration, your nursery will look great. Don’t neglect the closet when you are adding storage. Use baby hangers to keep clothes from getting misshapen or torn. Infant hangers not only look great, but maximize the storage capacity of a closet. Have fun with your nursery and be proud of the style that you created yourself.
About the Author: Kurt Adams is on the staff of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of baby hangers. The right infant hangers keep baby clothers organized and wooden baby hangers are great for retail stores. For more information, please visit www.onlykidshangers.com.
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06550-549 The Stork Craft Tuscany Glider and Ottoman set offers gentle motion while feeding your baby in those early morning hours. Featuring a solid construction with a magical sleigh design, this is a royal centerpiece for your nursery... |
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