Baby rooms are fun decor projects for so many reasons - the excitement of your new arrival is accompanied by the thrill of being able to have full creative license in a space not restricted by color or pattern - here is one room in the house where you can let yourself go and experiment in ways that the more 'adult' rooms don't permit!

Before you begin solely focusing on decor, take a moment to get some practical issues out of the way - most importantly, storage. Babies need a lot of paraphernalia and clever storage is bound to become your nursery's best friend. Try to keep things off the floor so that your baby has room to move and play as he or she grows older; cabinets, closets and shelves can be fixed to the walls and toy bins can be relegated to far corners of the room.

While all of the above may be easy to create in a large room, accommodating a design that is both functional and playful may be difficult in a small room. Here are a few design ideas that can turn your baby’s room into a fuss-free yet lovely space.



Space optimisation: If your nursery is a small separate room, place the baby cot next to the storage shelf. Drape the bed with sheer curtains to make it a cosy space for your baby to sleep. Place all items in colorful baskets and store them neatly on the shelf. If you have space left over, consider a rocking chair next to the bed - this is a lovely touch and will be much appreciated by you during all those long nights of nursing!