Paint is perfect for giving a bedroom a makeover for a new baby. One advantage of using paint to create your chosen look for the nursery is that it can be changed easily and economically. Not only do babies grow remarkably fast but both you and the baby may fancy a change after a while.
Color Schemes :
Whether you opt for a traditional nursery look, with wooden furnishings or a cottage feel, or contemporary clean lines, you will need to select a complementary color scheme. Vibrant primary colors are well-suited to a contemporary-style nursery but can also offset dark wood furniture. Pastel colors - pale blues, pinks and yellows - create a calm, fresh atmosphere that adds lightness to a nursery with old-style furnishings. Perhaps you have an heirloom for the nursery: a quilt, a toy chest or a picture. You could pick out colors from these items as the basis of your nursery color scheme.
Though visual environments have emotional effects, your baby will not be spending all his or her time in the nursery and it will not be the sole source of visual stimulation. Choose a color scheme and design that appeals to you. When catering for your baby's needs avoid detailed designs, such as fabrics in small print. Visual features that are large, bold and high contrast are more likely to engage your baby.
Creating Visual Interest
Adding murals or borders and using color for accent will help you create the perfect nursery for your baby. If you doubt your artistic skills, stencils are the answer. They've come a long way and you'll find a wide range of motifs and designs to choose from. Some can be resized on request and they can be used again and again.
Stencils can be used on walls and furnishings and even floors in a room without carpeting. Repetition of a motif on different surfaces can help create a coordinated look. Numbers, letters of the alphabet and other friezes will provide visual interest for a nursery and will have educational value as your baby grows.
Large murals can make a nursery a wonderland. It could be a vista from a fairy tale or an ensemble of characters from a children's book. Reproducing your favorite images is not that difficult, or you may find stencils that will help you. Stick-on murals or wallpaper will be much more tedious to remove when your baby is older.
A faux stained glass effect can be created with special glass paints applied to window panes. With the sun illuminating your design, this can be a clever way to use paint to create visual interest, and will surely engage your baby's attention.
Miscellaneous Tips
- Any bedroom should have an element of tranquility. Too much detail, too many motifs and a riot of color can spoil the effect.
- If you don't want to redecorate, consider using paint primarily to add appealing touches. Leaving the walls plain but painting other features, such as door panels, pelmets and picture and mirror frames, can create a baby-friendly environment without huge effort.
- Around babies, the watchword is safety first. Ensure that your paints are non-toxic. - 16732
Color Schemes :
Whether you opt for a traditional nursery look, with wooden furnishings or a cottage feel, or contemporary clean lines, you will need to select a complementary color scheme. Vibrant primary colors are well-suited to a contemporary-style nursery but can also offset dark wood furniture. Pastel colors - pale blues, pinks and yellows - create a calm, fresh atmosphere that adds lightness to a nursery with old-style furnishings. Perhaps you have an heirloom for the nursery: a quilt, a toy chest or a picture. You could pick out colors from these items as the basis of your nursery color scheme.
Though visual environments have emotional effects, your baby will not be spending all his or her time in the nursery and it will not be the sole source of visual stimulation. Choose a color scheme and design that appeals to you. When catering for your baby's needs avoid detailed designs, such as fabrics in small print. Visual features that are large, bold and high contrast are more likely to engage your baby.
Creating Visual Interest
Adding murals or borders and using color for accent will help you create the perfect nursery for your baby. If you doubt your artistic skills, stencils are the answer. They've come a long way and you'll find a wide range of motifs and designs to choose from. Some can be resized on request and they can be used again and again.
Stencils can be used on walls and furnishings and even floors in a room without carpeting. Repetition of a motif on different surfaces can help create a coordinated look. Numbers, letters of the alphabet and other friezes will provide visual interest for a nursery and will have educational value as your baby grows.
Large murals can make a nursery a wonderland. It could be a vista from a fairy tale or an ensemble of characters from a children's book. Reproducing your favorite images is not that difficult, or you may find stencils that will help you. Stick-on murals or wallpaper will be much more tedious to remove when your baby is older.
A faux stained glass effect can be created with special glass paints applied to window panes. With the sun illuminating your design, this can be a clever way to use paint to create visual interest, and will surely engage your baby's attention.
Miscellaneous Tips
- Any bedroom should have an element of tranquility. Too much detail, too many motifs and a riot of color can spoil the effect.
- If you don't want to redecorate, consider using paint primarily to add appealing touches. Leaving the walls plain but painting other features, such as door panels, pelmets and picture and mirror frames, can create a baby-friendly environment without huge effort.
- Around babies, the watchword is safety first. Ensure that your paints are non-toxic. - 16732
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