It used to be pink for girls, blue for boys.
But those days are long gone and today anything goes when decorating a baby nursery.
With all the excitement of bringing a new born home, getting the nursery prepared before hand is a must.
This job can be challenging because there are so many choices today and not only do you and your significant other need to agree but you want to consider how your baby will fit into all this.
Since you do not need to go with the old days of pink or blue, you also want to somewhat fit the colors into your homes decor.
And there are so many colors and patterns in the stores that it can be overwhelming.
But all in all it can be very fun and rewarding.
There are not only a vast array of colors but also many styles and fortunately, many price ranges to suit your budget.
No matter what, you can arrange to create an adorable room ready to greet your little one.
To make things work effectively you will need to have a plan and a timetable of what you want.
This isn't like the time you decided to redecorate the family room and it took you over a year to just decide what sofa and colors you wanted.
This baby is going to be here in about 9 months so you need to get moving.
The first step is to decide what theme you want which would include the color scheme.
There are plenty of items on the market that are standard but popular.
You will find that Winnie the Pooh or any Disney character is readily available.
Also, you can find other themes like ducks, bears, bunnies, or any other animal.
If you want to create your own theme you could start with alphabets, rainbows, shapes, you name it and you can find it somewhere.
You can also choose almost any color, you don't need to go with what is out there.
Go to your local paint store and you will find plenty of color samples.
Once you decide on one, you can paint the walls and maybe a piece of furniture.
If your color choice is not available in sheets or accessories you can find something that complements it or just go with pure white.
If you use your imagination you can definitely come up with a lovely theme of your own and one that no other baby has.
Along with the theme and color scheme is of course furniture.
There is such a variety of styles and prices to choice from.
You can find cribs that grow with your child, remember they will not be in a crib for very long.
There are cribs that convert to toddler beds and even into a twin size bed.
You will also want to check out dressers and changing tables.
Don't forget a rocker or some other comfortable chair for those late night feedings or just for cuddling and reading.
Every nursery must have a diaper disposal system and there are many styles and brands to choose from! There are also several web sites to assist you in finding the right products to fit your budget along with tips and ideas.
No matter what theme, colors, style or price range you will find getting your nursery ready will be a great adventure.