As a Posh Mama, you know you must have the same sense of style for your new baby. Your little one needs fashionable and modern clothes, style, and most importantly, a modern nursery. How do you do it?
First, realize that it’s not as hard as you think it might be. You’ve got a great sense of style, so use your intuition, and your nursery will turn out beautifully. Modern nurseries are most characterized by their pure, simple, and sleek look. They tend to be geometric with not a lot of extra detail. When preparing to set up a modern nursery, you want to go minimalist, and get the basics, and only the basics. The pieces you purchase will do enough on their own to fill up the room so it is visually stunning.
Go Bold – Modern nurseries are not for you if you like the floral, paisley, or toile looks. Really, you need to think of one strong color, and one or two neutral colors. The neutral color works to help bring out the strong, whether it is a yellow, orange, or red, the neutral color should bring it out nicely. For help deciding color schemes, go to kuler.adobe.com and you will find a plethora of different color schemes that go together perfectly. Find your favorite and then let the quest begin!
Crib and Changing table – Finding a crib for a modern nursery is one of the most exciting parts, aside from picking the color, of course. Modern cribs tend to have very little detail, and one striking feature that draws your eye directly to it, with either a rounded or very square look. When you see a modern crib, you will know one. They tend to be white or black, not classic wooden colors. Modern cribs tend to be slightly pricier than most traditional styles, but the cost is well worth it for a crib that makes an amazing impression.
Crib Bedding – When shopping for bedding for your modern nursery, look for patterns that involve very clean shapes, or a single color with a few accents. Modern bedding tends to include a neutral color along with a very bold color that will complement the color scheme of the nursery. Usually shapes are squares, circles, or stripes that draw your eye directly to them.
Room Accents – Consider vinyl lettering, simple artwork, and an accent rug to give the room some ‘pop’ with your accent color. Artwork, like the bedding will typically consist of only 2 colors. You may decide to place two square pieces of modern artwork above the crib, or perhaps just one bold-colored cutout. Other mothers choose to spell the baby’s name on the wall in vinyl lettering using a modern font. Vinyl lettering can be found by doing a simple internet search for ‘vinyl lettering’. And finally, don’t forget to choose and accent rug of a single color, to add some contrast to the wood or carpet flooring.
Nursing Chair – You will inevitably need to buy a chair to furnish your nursery, so you can sit comfortably when your baby wakes up and wants to nurse. Choose a comfortable chair; but to be comfortable it doesn’t necessarily have to look comfortable. The chair that you purchase should look very square, or very circular, depending on the style of ‘modern’ you are going for. Pick a chair that is all one color so it’s visible, but doesn’t stand out as the focal point of the room. To blend well in a modern nursery, the chair should be leather, or canvas (fake leather is ok.) This way, it doesn’t take away from the modern feel you’ve thus far created.
Lighting – Finally, Lighting. You have many options for lighting your nursery, whether you choose lamps, a light fixture, or wall sconces. When shopping for a modern nursery lamp, find one that has a black or glass base, and a very simple shade; white lamps tend to cheapen the look. If you’re going with an overhead fixture, think basic squares or circles without a lot of extra detail. Sconces are possible as well, as long as they’re backlit and include a striking color somewhere on the sconce.
Use your own individual sense of style, follow these quick hints and you’re well on your way to creating a chic, modern haven for your new baby.
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Eco-Friendly Nurseries
Why not pamper your baby and Mother Earth? Here are some ideas for the green mamas out there:
- Instead of traditional wood flooring, opt for bamboo or lyptus, as they are both highly renewable resources
- When selecting a paint, look over the ingredient label and watch out for turpentine, formaldehyde, animal products, or VOC's. Try to find one with all-natural ingredients like mineral pigments, plant oils, crushed limestone, and milk.
- Avoid furniture made of plywood or any type of particle boards as the glue usually contains formaldehyde. They will wear down faster, and release chemical fumes
- Consider a quality air purifier to deal with pollutants. We suggest a freestanding humidifier with a HEPA filter
- Find window treatments that are made of fabric. (Even organic cotton!) Mini blinds have been shown to give off gas when heated by the sun
Please share your own additional suggestions!
Best Gender-Neutral Nursery Themes
There are many great reasons for creating a gender-neutral nursery for your new baby. Whether it is because you’re waiting to find out your baby’s gender, you want a theme that can suit whatever other children come along, you’re having twins, or if you’re just not into the “baby boy” or “baby girl” themes, here are some great ways to create fun nurseries that work perfectly for a boy, or a girl.
Stripes
Striped nurseries are very modern and can be suited with a great selection of colors to welcome a little boy or a little girl. Some great color themes include turquoise, brown and white; white, red, and taupe, or yellow, grey, and white.
Jungle
A jungle themed nursery is very fun to create. Think rainforest! Bright colors, trees, and exotic animals like toucans, monkeys, and tigers. Whether you buy pictures for the walls, or paint the animals directly onto the walls, it is sure to be quite the sight.
Black and White
Simple and stunning, black and white nurseries are very easy to create. Whether you use stripes, patchwork, or just a combination of black furniture and white furniture, your black and white nursery will be beautiful.
Teddy Bears
So classic, and traditional, a nursery filled with welcoming teddy bears is perfect for any baby. You can include teddy bear pictures, teddy bear blankets, and an array of bears that are small and large placed throughout the room.
Stars
Creating a star-themed nursery can be very versatile. Whether you choose to go for the modern-looking 3-D tin stars, classic yellow stars, or white stars, you can find star-shaped lighting, star-studded bedding, and great wall decorations to be sure your child will grow up…a star!
Patriotic
Whether you choose the true American red, white and blue, patriotic theme, or your native land’s flag and colors, creating a patriotic-themed nursery allows your little one to grow up with a full sense of heritage and patriotism.
World
You could also do a slight variation of patriotic and go for a ‘world traveler’ theme, with décor such as maps, globes, and pictures of landmarks from throughout the world
Circles
Another fun variation of the classic stripes, circles are becoming a nursery hit. You may consider a circle crib, circle decorations, or colored circles painted on the wall, along with a bold circle area rug, this nursery variation is sure to be a hit.
Under the Sea
Another nursery that includes lots of bright colors! Create an underwater themed atmosphere in your nursery, and fill it with tropical fish, seaweed, starfish, and soothing ocean blue.
Artistic
Imagine a nursery complete with an easel, crayons, pallets, and great works of art. Whether it’s modern bright-colored art, or Picassos and Monet’s, your artistic-themed nursery is sure to inspire an artistic little one.
Numbers
Inspire a little mathematician by creating a nursery full of numbers. Maybe include an abacus, numbers on the walls, and numbered bedding.
ABC’s
A slight variation to the Numbers theme, an ABC theme is sure to inspire a new little writer. Complete with baby blocks, wooden letters painted on the walls, and famous literary works, you’ll have lots of fun creating this nursery
Whatever theme you pick, your new baby’s nursery is sure to be stunning and perfect for a little boy, a little girl, or twins for years to come!
5 Most Popular Nursery Themes for Girls
If you just found you you'll be having a little baby girl, the next thing you'll wonder is "How am I going to design her nursery?" The 5 most popular nursery themes for girls are below.
- Toille
- Floral
- Butterflies
- Lady Bugs
- Bumble Bees
Once you've decided your theme, the next thing to do is find the perfect baby bassinet!
5 Most Popular Nursery Themes for Boys
So you're ready to design a nursery for your new baby boy?! Following are the hottest baby boy nursery themes for you to consider.
- Sailboats
- Planes
- Dinosaurs
- Baseball
- Racecars
Your next step after selecting your theme is to find the perfect baby crib. Happy Shopping!
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The term babymoon comes from the more traditional term, 'honeymoon'. As that last 'get away' before the little bundle of joy arrives, it is you and your honey's chance to take a breath, and relax. A growing number of resorts and destinations are offering special packages tailored to the needs and interests of parents-to-be.
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Are You a Posh Mama?
How do you know?
- You will always retain your fashionable sense of style
- Your baby is the best dressed on the block
- Your favorite pastime is spoiling your little one
- You're beautiful - even without your beauty sleep
- You were constantly complimented on your maternity outfits
- You have a beautiful smile that your baby adores