Decorate a nursery
Whether you're starting from scratch or sprucing up what you've already used, browse this selection of inspiring nurseries for darling bits of inspiration to decorate your child's nursery.
This sophisticated nursery features a range of fabric patterns: dots, stripes, and a wall hanging with a monogrammed floral illustration.
To personalise the classic crib, pale pink bunny finials and a scallop-edge headboard and footboard were added to tie in with the room's theme.
A lengthy crib skirt flows to the floor for a decidedly feminine touch.
ABOVE: Looking to create a traditional girl's nursery? Try a pink and white colour palette combined with classic furnishings.
If you want to use modern furniture and fabrics, but fear creating a cold and overly sophisticated look, try adding playful elements for balanced style.
The starburst near the crib, for example, adds dimension and can adapt to different styles as the child grows.
ABOVE: A bedroom for twins features sky blue walls and beachy accessories. In this small room a lot of creative thinking was needed to make it work for twins.
From the colour-swirled saris to the paisley motif, this nursery embraces the family's Indian culture.
Architectural elements around the bookshelf and window evoke the family's heritage, and cushy floor pillows provide comfy seating around the room.
Deep colours and rich fabrics with splashes of gold lend style to the room.
This nursery was influenced by the mother's childhood in India and her desire to create a room her son could grow up in.
Creamy yellow and greyish green wallpaper served as the foundation for the colour scheme, offset by touches of red and blue and traditional plaid and paisley patterns.
Elephants on the wall nod to the family's heritage.
If you're worried your son will grow out of his boy-themed room too quickly, just let it go to the dogs - décor-wise, that is.
Dog-patterned fabric used on the window seats inspired the colour scheme; it's young yet sophisticated, thus ensuring it won't seem too juvenile when he's older.
This elegance of this nursery is enhanced with vintage elements for a timeless look.
The pale green paint on the walls matches a hue found in the room's antique hooked rug; this set the tone for the selection of other fabrics and patterns, such as toiles, checks, and stripes in classic shades of deep red, light pink, and tan.
When mixing furniture, select pieces with lines and shapes that create a cohesive look, and sand edges of new furniture to blend with the antiques.
Break away from boy's room bland by splashing around some bright colours.
Robin's-egg blue walls against crisp white trim establish a strong, simple background, while plush carpet with large pattern loops creates a playful contrast.
The same bold colours make an appearance on the whimsical wall letters.
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