Designing a Feathered Nest
4th Dec. '07 • Bedrooms • Tags: baby, faux-painting, nursery, Trompe-Leoil
Authored by Denise Turner
Congratulations! You are expecting a baby.
You have alerted your relatives and friends. Now you can just kick back and wait, right? Wrong!
You have several things to do prior to baby’s arrival, one of which is to “Feather The Nest” (design the nursery).
This room was designed for the NSO Showhouse by Bixler Studios
Tips:
- Yellow is a color that encourages communication which in turn may mean your baby will cry more in a yellow room; calming colors in greens, blues and browns may allow both you and your baby to get a better night’s sleep.
- Keep the bed away from the window; drapery controls are dangerous.
- If using antique cribs make sure the distance between the spindles do not exceed 3”.
Most importantly, the room should stimulate your baby’s senses while providing a soothing, nurturing environment in which they can grow.
