Nursery Decorating Ideas for Renters
How to Decorate Baby's Room Without Damaging Walls
Nov 10, 2009
Part of the thrill of awaiting the birth of a baby is planning the nursery. Often one of first jobs soon-to-be-parents do is paint the nursery walls. Although this isn’t an option for parents who rent, renting parents can still decorate a nursery room. Because the walls of a baby’s nursery are the most visible part of the room, it’s important to make the most of decorating them. The mood of an entire nursery room can be influenced by choosing the right decorations.
Color Schemes
Even though you can’t paint nursery walls, you still need a color scheme. Soft pastels of pinks, yellows and blues are classic nursery wall colors, however bold colors such as black and white color schemes also do well in contemporary nursery styles. On the other hand, earthy shades are suited for an eco- friendly nursery. Color schemes for baby boys can tolerate any color other than shades of pink and purple. Walls on a baby girl’s nursery can be any color including red and blues, as long as they don’t dominate the color scheme.
Wall Decals
Wall decals are both easy to use and are striking. They’re especially ideal for renters as they’re easy to remove, involving no paint or holes in the wall. Self-stick varieties and pre-pasted wallpaper cutouts are two of the most basic types. Usually they come in themed kits, with graphics in many shapes and sizes. Pre-pasted wallpaper cutouts, which are vinyl-coated wall decals similar to wallpaper, are also trendy.
Framed Wall Art for Nurseries
Using framed wall art is another way renters can decorate nursery walls without putting paint on walls. Coming in various shapes and sizes, frames are made from everything from metal, plastic, wood and ceramics. The options for art are endless, ranging from everything from prints to original paintings, poems, special keepsakes and even pictures cut out from magazines. Shadow boxes, offering three-dimensional creations, are another excellent choice.
Decorating with Nursery Wall Letters
Nursery wall letters come in various sizes and shapes, from simple to elaborate. Often parents use the letters of a baby’s name to decorate a nursery wall. The most popular wall letters are uppercase wood wall letters as they make a baby’s name stand out, marching across a wall. Besides buying nursery wall letters, it’s easy to make your own if you have creative abilities.
Nursery Throw Rugs and Shelving
Decorative throw rugs coordinated with theme colors can easily add personality to nursery flooring, as well as provide a play area for baby. Include rocking horses, large stuffed animals and other toys which are arranged decoratively on the floor. Shelves also offer many decorating opportunities. Besides children’s toys, shelves can be used to store baby’s first books and other items needed for a growing child.
Other Nursery Decorating Ideas
- Mobiles and stuffed animals - Hang mobiles from baby’s crib. Stuffed animals placed throughout the nursery to help decorate a nursery, besides serving as toys.
- Furniture - Redo furniture such as an old dresser or rocker. Often old baby furniture such as dresses can be found in thrift stores and can be repainted and decorated by simple sponging, stenciling and other painting techniques.
Finally, decorate as simply as possible, considering that the decorating should adapt to baby as he grows older. Also, realize that the baby won’t care how elaborate the decorations are. The most important factor is that a baby can be safe and comfortable in his special room.
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