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26 Cute Nursery Decorating Ideas

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You'll spend many late nights in this room, so make it cute and comfy.

By Hadley Mendelsohn

Paige Rumore

It's never too early to appreciate good design, which is why we're making a case for decorating the nursery with some fabulous designer ideas in mind. Plus, this is probably one of the last times you can call all the decorating shots before they hit that threenager stage and have opinions on everything. Jokes aside, the nursery is your baby's first home. And the space that welcomes them into the world should boast an inviting, calming, and fun atmosphere full of wonder. Of course, your baby's room also needs to be functional and comfortable for everyone who uses it. So allow the following twenty unique nursery ideas, examples, and tips to ease and guide your own decorating process—classic pastels, unexpected neutrals, and modern interpretations ahead.

Jonny Valiant

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Choose an Artful Mobile

Interior designer Devin Kirk decorated his family's Chicago apartment in a way that allows for growth and embraces change, so he opted for a modern and mature nursery design that still feels playful. Black and white striped wallpaper create a visual link to the rest of the home and feel both youthful and polished. The mobile doubles as modern art.

REID ROLLS

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Incorporate Cozy Textures

Cozy textures, warm neutrals, and tons of natural light were the focus of this nursery that designer Leanne Ford created in her own home. All the furniture is a mix of vintage items and pieces from her collection with Crate & Kids.

Tasmin Johnson

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Choose a Fun Light

In this baby's room designed by Tasmin Johnson, the timeless pieces—like the ottoman and chair set, framed photographs, and traditional dresser—give the room a refined edge that will age well. To balance it out, she chose a whimsical pendant light.

Heidi Caillier

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Think About How You'll Use It in the Future

Heidi Caillier used an unexpected color scheme in this nursery but kept all the furniture and textiles traditional for a balanced whole. The mix of patterns dazzles the eye enough to enchant a baby but will surely age nicely and work well in an older kid's room or as a home office, should the family decide to repurpose the space later.

JOHN STOFFER

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Channel Nature

Designer Jean Stoffer says painting the ceiling and walls the same color "is a way to really level up your design." Here, she opted for a deep forest green tone that plays up the view of trees outside and makes for the perfect place to slumber (a must in a nursery). The pocket door doesn't eat into the floor space and makes checking in on your little one easier.

Tamsin Johnson Interiors

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Give It An Edge

Modern lighting and a crisp gold and white color scheme make this nursery designed by Tamsin Johnson feel decidedly modern, but the classic molding, hardwood floors, and dramatic curtains give it a flair of old-world royalty.

Ngoc Minh Ngo

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Work With What You Have

Designer David Kaihoi transformed this one-bedroom apartment into a family home, so if you're looking for small-space solutions and need to share a room with your young child, look no further. This little trundle bed tucks right back under the bed when it isn't in use, "first thing in the morning," says Kaihoi. And they use that windowsill as a bedside table.

Heidi Caillier

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Install Floor-to-Floor Carpeting

Floor-to-floor carpeting is a great way to help absorb sound and also give your feet a soft landing, perfect for a cozy nursery. Designer Heidi Caillier also opted for matching curtain and lampshade fabric and wallpaper in a romantic print, which only adds to the sweetness of the space. An antique pendant is a timeless cherry on top.

Mali Azima

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Step Away From Pastels

"I love to do nurseries that avoid motifs and color palettes that a baby can outgrow in a few short years," designer Janie Molster says of this bright and fun nursery.

Thomas Loof

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Look at It From Baby's Perspective

Ashley Whittaker played with an arboreal theme throughout this ranch-style home, so she continued following that thread in the nursery with Brunschwig & Fils tree-printed wallpaper, but chose a soothing blue-gray color scheme for a twist. The shiny painted ceiling looks like a happy, expansive sky, which is the perfect thing for a baby to see when he or she looks up.

Marie Flanigan Interiors

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Invest In Ageless Furniture

Contained by gold-leaf borders, the flowers climbing up the walls of designer Marie Flanigan's newborn daughter's room are actually mural wallpaper. Today, the daybed is "a cozy spot for late-night feedings, but one day it'll be her big-girl bed, with a trundle for sleepovers," the Houston designer says. Stylish, ageless, multi-purpose furniture is always a good investment.

Paige Rumore

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Ignite the Imagination

"There's a hidden door in the nursery that goes into a
portion of the master closet so that you have direct access to the master. Perfect for a late-night run to the nursery," says the designer behind this home, April Tomlin. Practical genius aside, the shapes and motifs inspire whimsy.

PHOTO: Matthew Williams; DESIGN: Studio DB

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Dress Up the Changing Table

Studio DB transformed this corner into a happy, practical changing station by framing it with a cheerful gallery wall , floating shelves, and plush animal mount. Opt for a changing table with drawers instead of open shelves to tuck away unsightly essentials and anchor the space with a neutral yellow hue.

Chango & Co

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Pick Fun Furniture

In this adorable nursery designed by Chango & Co, the lucite shelving unit is shaped like a dollhouse. There are so many fun options out there that can make even something ordinary (in this case, a shelving unit), into something exciting and inspiring.

PHOTO: Tessa Neustadt; DESIGN: Amber Interiors

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Choose an Interesting Crib

Your crib doesn't have to be plain white or wood. We're loving the modern black border of the crib in this nursery designed by Amber Interiors. The layers of plush rugs, whimsical wallpaper, and ceiling-high linen curtains soften up the space. But most importantly, never underestimate storage in a nursery. Baskets and bins are a good option and can be repurposed as the child grows.

NATHAN SCHRODER

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Bring In Two Gliders

Photographer Gray Milan and his husband Jeff Richardson have two glider sin their nursery suite. This way, there's story time is a family affair. If space allows, bring in two rocking chairs or slide up an extra stool—it's particularly handy for parents of twins.

NATHAN SCHRODER

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Opt for Durable Upholstery

This is baby Dove's room in Malin's nursery suite. His pro tip? Upholster your furniture in outdoor fabric or other spill-proof material so it looks like new for longer. A daybed can double as a bed for overnight guests and a place to perch while the kids play.

Fran̤ois Dischinger

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Be Bold With Color

We're digging the use of vibrant, unexpected colors in this nursery designed by Steven Sclaroff. The green background of the wallpaper still feels youthful thanks to the whimsical pattern, and the orange-red carpet adds a surge of energy. The classic armchair and dresser are also going to deliver function and style to the family home for years to come.

PHOTO: Tessa Neustadt; DESIGN: Amber Interiors

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Install a Little Library

Step story time up a notch by adding a little floating shelf library to display all their favorite bedtime books on. Designed by Amber Interiors, the collection of books doubles as decor, animating the white walls.

Cameron Rupert

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Bring In Cute Storage Pieces

Keep blankets and towels easy to access with an etagere, a storage ladder, or a towel warmer. In this nursery designed by Cameron Ruppert Interiors, the wood towel rack adds a classic touch while also giving the pretty blankets more time to shine out in the open.

PHOTO: David Tsay; DESIGN: Emily Henderson

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DIY the Walls

Use stenciled wallpaper (or even try out your #skills and paint them on yourself) for a whimsical wall covering. By Emily Henderson Design, this nursery's animal theme makes it feel like a circus without being visually chaotic.

Studio DB

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Add a Gallery Wall

Studio DB perked up the wall behind the crib with fun photographs of sheep (hopefully they'll also bring good luck with pleasant dreams and plenty of sleep). You could also add some sentimental value by creating a gallery wall of family photos.

PHOTO: Emery Davis; DESIGN: Madre

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Incorporate Personal Touches

In this adorable room designed by Mia Brous and Kerri Goldfarb of Madre, everything feels as unique as it does functional (not always the easiest balance to strike!). The stool makes lounging comfier, but it also adds a fun personal touch with the child's name on it. We're also loving the color scheme in this room. Their clients wanted a happy bright space, so the designers "decided to go bold with coral. Orange undertones keep it from veering too pink."

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Repurpose a Dresser

If you're on a super tight budget, don't splurge on on new items before you've exhausted what you already have. In this space, Emily Henderson transformed an existing dresser into a changing table by placing a changing pad on it.

PHOTO: Tessa Neustadt; DESIGN: Emily Henderson

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Lighten the Mood

These soft pink-and-white walls give the room a warm, comforting rosy flow without being overwhelming and dominating the room. Keep the rest of the decor simple and neutral, so the room feels like a relaxed retreat. Emily Henderson brought in a nature-inspired accents and traditional staples to round out the space.

Chango & Co.

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Install Sconces

Free up tabletops and surface spaces by installing sconces instead of using table lamps. We love the yellow one in this space designed by Chango & Co—it really brightens up the walls.

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40 Baby Room Ideas for Decorating a Nursery That's Unique

Design by Kim Gordon Designs 

Designing a nursery is a fun project for expectant parents that can be as simple or elaborate as you care to make it. While the ultimate goal of any nursery design is to create a safe, welcoming, tranquil spot for your baby to sleep, play, and grow, it's important to remember that a baby room is as much for parents as it is for newborns, both from an aesthetic and a practical point of view.

While you can decorate a nursery in any style that you want, keep in mind that in the end it's just another room in your house, and should flow with the rest of your aesthetics and decor, and be a comfortable place for grown-ups to spend time in, too, with a comfortable chair for nursing and bonding, adequate storage, and a changing table that takes some of the sting out of that relentless chore. Most of all, a nursery should put a smile on your face, with colors, details, and decor that speaks to you.

Check out these inspiring ideas in a range of sizes and styles to help you create the baby room of your dreams that your newborn will surely grow to love.

Bedroom and nursery design in one room

The birth of a child is a great happiness for every family. At the same time, parents are immersed in worries about how to provide their child with the most comfortable living conditions. Unfortunately, in conditions of small-sized apartments and a lack of living space, many parents have to huddle with their child in the same room. But do not despair - today designers have developed many ways to help make the design of a bedroom with a nursery in the same room comfortable, stylish and practical. Today we will share these secrets with you! nine0005

Where to start?

Before starting repairs, it is worth considering the possibility of expanding the premises. This can be done through a balcony or loggia. It is worth considering that the complete dismantling of the opening will require permission from the relevant authorities, so it is easier to limit yourself to the demolition of the double-glazed window. The attached territory needs to be additionally insulated - this applies to both laying the thermal insulation of the walls and installing the battery. Now you get a couple of extra squares, which is important in a small room. nine0005

At the planning stage, it is important to clearly define where the nursery will be located. If we are talking about a newborn's crib, it is better to place it away from the window so that excessive light does not interfere with the baby's sleep during the daytime, and an occasional draft does not lead to a cold. Try to avoid placing crowded racks, shelves, a TV panel near the crib - all this can cause serious harm to the baby. Equip the crib with a canopy - so you will provide your child with a calm, comfortable rest. nine0005

When the baby has grown a little, most often he is given a place for his own "world" near the window. This is a completely justified move: firstly, there is enough light here, and secondly, the children's area is not a passageway, and no one will interfere with the child doing their own thing.

In houses of old buildings (for example, Khrushchevs) there are often niches and storerooms in the rooms. By removing the doorway, you can convert the pantry area into a nursery. Bright lighting fixtures will help replace natural light. Here the child will always be warm and comfortable. nine0005

Zoning of the bedroom and nursery

A room with two or more functional areas needs zoning. You can separate the parental and children's territories using sliding screens, plasterboard partitions, curtains, furniture, or the use of various finishing materials. The choice of one or another method largely depends on the initial dimensions of the room and the age of the child.

When the baby is still very small and his entire territory is limited by a cradle, you can zone the room with the help of decoration and lighting. Paste the wall near the crib with colored wallpaper, install a small night light. In extreme cases, you can separate the crib with a light curtain so that the glare of a working TV does not interfere with the child. nine0005

In a small room, you can separate a children's corner with a narrow shelving, which at the same time will play the role of a storage system for books, magazines and other accessories.

In the spacious bedroom it is possible to install a decorative plasterboard partition. You can make it more functional by adding niches and shelves to the design. A good option would be glass sliding doors, especially if the child is a teenager. This will give him the opportunity to be alone, to bring a friend to visit. nine0005

If the room is long, a high podium might be the best way to organize the space. Its interior space can be filled with drawers, which will help to avoid the installation of a closet, and at the top to equip a child’s sleeping place, a recreation area, and study. There is another option - a retractable bed is installed in the bowels of the podium, drawers are in the steps, and a desk is upstairs. The arrangement of the podium will create comfortable conditions for the baby, and the rest of the room will remain at the disposal of the parents. nine0005

Colors

It is better to choose a color for a multifunctional room from a light palette, which will visually make the room more spacious and light. The zone that is located by the window can be decorated in warm colors, and the one that is further away - in colder ones. This technique will balance the overall color of the room.

The choice of tone depends on the personal preferences of the household. Beige and cream palettes look cozy, green color contributes to the creation of a calm, peaceful atmosphere. By adding a little yellow or orange paint, you will significantly enliven the interior, make it more cheerful. nine0005

Style for bedroom and nursery in one room

The room will look much neater if you arrange it in a certain interior style. For a room in which there are several zones at once, it is better to stay in the minimalist direction. Light colors of gray, beige, white palette will give the room lightness and comfort.

Install furniture with glossy facades, include more mirror and glass objects in the design, and you should refuse the “flashy” decor - it is not acceptable for minimalism. Since the wall decoration assumes a monochromatic design, for a change, you can hang a picture or a couple of photos in a laconic framework. nine0005

A bedroom and a nursery in one room, decorated in Japanese or eco-style, will look interesting and attractive. These trends also support the idea of ​​minimalism in interior design. The main “trick” here is specific furnishings: for the Japanese style - sliding screens, shoji partitions, squat furniture, and for the eco-interior - a wooden children's bed in the form of a forest house, pleasant green and beige tones of decoration, floral motifs.

The bedroom for parents with a child in the Scandinavian style, which has gained great popularity in recent years, looks fresh and cozy. Here, natural finishing materials of light cold tones, wooden furniture and excellent lighting create an amazing comfortable atmosphere. nine0005

Finishing materials

There are quite a lot of materials for decorating the room of parents with a child. The choice will depend on how much you are willing to spend time, effort and financial resources for arranging a comfortable interior.

Floor

The best materials for decorating the floor in the bedroom are laminate or parquet - such a coating will be warm and durable. You can use a more economical option - lay linoleum, and you should refuse carpet, as it will collect quite a lot of dust. Additionally, you can equip a floor heating system, which in winter will serve as an additional heating system. nine0005

Walls

The most decorative material for a bedroom with a nursery will be wallpaper, which has a wide variety of materials and colors. Give preference to plain canvases, and with the help of patterns, you can arrange accent zones. For a children's corner, you can choose a more colorful option, while it is desirable that the wallpaper be washable or paintable.

Beautiful walls are decorated with decorative plaster. Partially, you can introduce photo wallpaper or artificial stone. Do not oversaturate the room with a variety of textures and colors so that the interior does not turn into a cheerful kaleidoscope. nine0005

Ceiling

Plasterboard will help to simplify the finishing work of the ceiling, with which you can quickly get a perfectly flat surface. The material allows you to build stepped structures - a beautiful perimeter with hidden lighting or curly ledges that indicate zones. Matte and glossy stretch fabrics are also relevant. One of the advantages of these materials is the possibility of arranging a spot lighting system, as well as masking communications.

How to choose furniture

Try to choose only the most necessary furniture for the room. Of course, you can’t do without beds here, but you can consider options for transforming furniture. The simplest of them is a sofa bed that can be folded during the day. Also an interesting option is a wardrobe-bed, which will hide a bed in its depths and become a spacious storage system.

For a children's corner, a loft bed is a good choice, where the bed is located on the upper tier, and under it there is a locker or a work table. For twins, you can install a bunk bed or equip a high podium with two roll-out beds. nine0005

To avoid cluttering the walls with shelves, install open shelving between areas. The wardrobe can also be placed on the border of the nursery and the bedroom, thereby dividing the territory into zones. If the room is wide enough, you can install a closet opposite the bed, and hide the TV panel behind its doors.

Lighting and decor

The design of the bedroom and nursery lighting in the same room requires special attention. Here you should not skimp on lighting fixtures - not a single corner should be left without attention. If the nursery is located by the window, you can arrange a softer overhead light, and install additional lamps in the play and study areas. nine0005

Parents' area will require more light, as it plays a dominant role and is far from the window opening. Here you can use the ceiling chandelier, install spotlights, bedside sconces or table lamps. Separately, you need to highlight the storage system, if it found a place here.

To make the room cozy and emphasize its stylish design, you can use some decorative elements. In an empty corner, you can install a flowerpot with a plant, spread a soft carpet in a contrasting shade by the bed, and add family photos or an original panel to the walls. Do not overdo it with decorations - a large number of them will lead to clutter in an already small space. nine0005

Bedroom and nursery design in one room - photo

In conclusion, we invite you to visit the photo gallery, where we tried to collect the best examples of bedroom and nursery design in one room. Enjoy watching!

Bedroom and nursery in one room: 42 photos, zoning ideas

Bedroom zoning ideas

openings, windows or balconies. nine0005

As an alternative to zoning, refurbishment and redevelopment can be carried out. If it is planned to install a capital partition in the room, which involves a load on the load-bearing structures, a special permit is required, as well as coordination and approval of the project.

Do not zone or delimit a shared bedroom if a small child will only be living in the parent's room for a short period of time. Otherwise, the interior with installed partitions and a special design of the walls will have to be changed. nine0005

Visual zoning of the combined bedroom

Various finishes are suitable for the visual separation of the combined adult and children's room. For example, the walls in the bedroom can be pasted over with wallpaper that differs in shade, texture or pattern. It is best to choose canvases in more calm and pastel colors. In addition to wall cladding, floor materials in the form of parquet or laminate, which are environmentally friendly and easy to clean, will help delimit the space. It would also be appropriate to highlight a children's corner with a soft carpet. nine0005

When color zoning, two opposite sides are painted in a contrasting color or several shades of the same color are used.

The two-level ceiling system also provides the perfect opportunity to divide a room. A suspended or stretch ceiling in the children's area is equipped with LED lighting, and the parent sleeping segment is equipped with spotlights. Thus, it is possible to visually divide the room with the help of lighting.

In the photo, zoning with wall decorative plaster of different colors in the interior of a combined bedroom and a nursery. nine0005

The easiest way is to highlight the baby's bed with a variety of decorations. The walls near the crib can be decorated with photos, stickers, drawings, toys, garlands and other accessories.

The photo shows the design of a bedroom and a nursery combined in one room with zoning with a multi-level false ceiling.

Functional separation of nursery and bedroom

Since in some apartments it is not always possible to arrange a separate room for a child, functional zoning is used in a combined room, which allows you to organize a personal corner for everyone.

The main techniques are the delimitation of space by decorative structures, sliding doors, whatnots and arches. Plastic, wooden or plasterboard partitions perfectly isolate the children's bedroom from the adult, but at the same time hide the usable area in the room. nine0005

The photo shows a white shelving unit in the interior of the parents' and children's bedrooms in the same room.

An excellent separating element is a rack. Such a piece of furniture will not prevent the penetration of natural light into every corner of the room. In addition, the open shelves will perfectly fit the home library, toys, textbooks and decor, which will complement the surrounding bedroom interior.

Thanks to the zoning with a high wardrobe, it turns out to create a functional storage system and save square meters in the room. With a sufficient amount of space, the structure is equipped with shelves on both sides. A folding bed or a whole furniture complex can be built into the wardrobe. nine0005

The photo shows the parent's bedroom with a children's area located in a niche.

After zoning the room, the window opening will be located in only one segment, so for good penetration of natural light, the partition is replaced with translucent curtains. In addition to fabric curtains, it is appropriate to use bamboo, plastic blinds or a light mobile screen.

Another unusual solution to divide the bedroom is to construct a small podium for the parent area. An elevation on the floor is equipped with drawers or niches in which overall items, children's toys or bed linen are stored. nine0005

In the photo there is a partition with sliding doors made of frosted glass in the separation of the bedroom and the nursery, combined in one room.

Features of furniture arrangement

An adult bed is the largest structure in the bedroom, so space is allocated for it in the first place. In a narrow and elongated rectangular room, the parent's bed can be placed across one of the long walls. If the room is of sufficient size, the bed is set diagonally, with the headboard in the corner. nine0005

The bed where the newborn baby will sleep is best placed near the parent bed, closer to the mother's sleeping place. If the room has a square shape, the cradle can be placed opposite the parent's bed. It is not recommended to place a crib near heating appliances, noisy household appliances and sockets.

The photo shows an example of furniture arrangement in the interior of a bedroom with a nursery.

It is appropriate to fit a bed for an older child in a free corner opposite the parent's bed. It is not advisable to place a children's sleeping bed opposite the door. A place next to the window is appropriate to furnish with a desktop and storage systems in the form of bookshelves or a narrow toy rack, which can also solve the problem of zoning in the room. nine0005

Tips for small bedrooms

The design of a small bedroom is developed as carefully as possible, taking into account every square meter in the room. There are several rules that allow you to equip a small room and turn it into a cozy place for parents and a child.

First of all, massive and heavy furniture should be replaced with mobile transforming structures, and the baby's crib should be placed near an adult bed, without using partitions. nine0005

For ceiling and wall decoration, it is advisable to choose materials in light colors, instead of thick curtains, hang transparent curtains or blinds on the windows.

The photo shows the design of a small-sized room for parents and a child, made in light colors.

In the interior of a small bedroom adjacent to the children's area, it is not recommended to use volumetric relief compositions with a 3D effect and the use of a large number of bright details and patterns that visually overload the space. nine0005

The photo shows plain walls and white furniture in the interior of a small bedroom with a children's area.

Organization of a children's area

The choice of furniture and its placement completely depends on the size of the bedroom and how old the child is. The children's area for a newborn baby is equipped with a cradle, a chest of drawers and a changing table, which, with a limited area, can be combined into one item.

The photo shows a bedroom with a children's bunk bed. nine0005

When equipping a resting place for an older child, the crib is replaced with a small folding sofa or chair-bed. For a student in a room, you can install a loft bed with an upper tier representing a sleeping bed and a lower floor serving as a desktop.

For a young family with two children, a bed with an extra pull-out bed or a bunk model that makes the most efficient use of free space is suitable. nine0005

Arrangement of the parents' area

The recreation area must be equipped with a sleeping bed, bedside tables and storage systems for things. A spacious room can be supplemented with a table, wall or TV stand.

The adult half of the room is decorated with paintings, photo wallpapers and other decor, designed in calm colors. The will of the parent sleeping bed has wall sconces or floor lamps. On bedside tables or a chest of drawers, lamps that match the style of the surrounding interior will look good. nine0005

In the photo, the organization of the parent zone in the design of the bedroom, combined with the nursery.

To save space in a bedroom combined with a nursery, it is appropriate to replace a bulky bed with a comfortable folding sofa, and instead of bulky cabinet furniture, choose modular designs with the necessary elements.

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A bedroom combined with a nursery is a multifunctional space, which, with an integrated approach to interior design, turns into a convenient, safe and homely comfortable room where the child and parents will be pleased to be.

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