nursery decor

9 Easy Nursery Organization Ideas

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In nesting mode? In addition to decorating your nursery, it’s helpful to think ahead about how you’re going to organize everything (all those little odds and ends can be so hard to keep track of!). This is especially true if you’re working with a small space. Here are nine ideas we love for... read more

Nursery Spotlight: Tangerine Tango

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We've been seeing Tangerine Tango, Pantone's Color of 2012 everywhere lately. The key to using the bright, energetic hue in nursery decor is to balance it with a cooler color (like teal, turquoise or brown) or with neutral elements. Here are some ideas for incorporating the on-trend color into your little... read more

Bumpie Tip of the Week: The Best Place to Put Your Crib

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In the process of decorating baby's nursery? Try this tip from user Surprise3rd, who posted on our 3rd Trimester message board. Before you place the crib in the room, Surprise3rd suggests testing the set-up by cracking the door to baby's room by about an inch and peeking in. "Whatever portion of the room... read more

Nursery Spotlight: Jungle-Inspired Nurseries

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Inspired by Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (in theaters tomorrow!), here are some ideas for channeling the jungle in your baby's nursery. We love that jungle and safari-themed nurseries are fun, can easily be gender-neutral (what's more "Team Green" than a jungle?) and remind us that parenting is a wild adventure.... read more

Nursery Spotlight: Whales!

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If you want a calm and soothing nursery, choose water-inspired colors like this blue and white whale-themed nursery. A textural ocean-inspired rug and a few prominent whale accents (how cute is the white wicker whale?) are right on target giving this room a cohesive look without going "overboard". Want to see more and meet the... read more

Nursery Spotlight: 60s Inspiration from Mad Men

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With Season 5 of Mad Men almost over, we're sad to see it go and even more sad to say good-bye to our weekly dose of 60s fashion and decor inspiration. Here are some ideas to channel that iconic era into a stylish nursery. Plus, more from The Bump: Nursery Decorating Checklist... read more

Nursery Spotlight: Modern Forest Animals

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Decorating with animals is an easy way to pull off a gender neutral nursery design, but often times the look comes off more cartoon than cool. That was not the case with this savvy decorator! She mixes modern and traditional pieces for a stylish laid-back vibe. And the hip color combo of soft grey and poppy red... read more

DIY Nursery Wall Art Idea

Photo: Erica Brower Photography / The BumpPhoto: Erica Brower Photography / The Bump
We fell in love with this sweet DIY nursery wall art idea from Aedriel Originals. It’s a unique and inexpensive way to add color and character to your child’s new room (plus, how cute is baby Kate?). To add a personal touch, Aedriel suggests using fabric that has a story to tell. “What about... read more

Nursery Spotlight: Modern Graphics

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As far as nursery designs go, they’re all pretty similar – crib, changing table, rocker, fun mobile, etc.  But, it’s the colors and carefully curated objects that each mom picks out that really make it inspirational.  This is one of those designs – I love the bold wallpaper and vibrant color combo that mom, Summer... read more
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