Designing a New Nursery: 5 Tips for Parents to Create a Space That Feels Uniquely Theirs

Designing a nursery is one of the most exciting parts of preparing for a baby’s arrival. Whether you're still waiting to find out your baby's gender or you're embracing a neutral approach, it’s possible to create a space that feels cosy, safe, and uniquely tailored to your little one. With a few thoughtful touches, you can make the room both practical and beautiful—even before meeting your new arrival!

Wooden 'dream big little one' wall word sign in a script style font in a kids room displayed on a white wall, with pastel coloured accessories.
1. Choose a Theme That Reflects Your Style (and Can Grow With Your Baby)
When designing your nursery, think beyond the traditional blues or pinks. Many parents start decorating before knowing their baby's gender, so opting for gender-neutral themes like woodland, safari, or geometric patterns can be a great choice. With my wide range of colour options, you can easily personalise your décor to suit your style, filling the gap left by the high street.
2. Keep Storage in Mind
Babies come with a lot of things, so it’s important to plan your storage solutions early. Having a functional yet stylish system in place helps keep the nursery organised. My leaf detail wooden storage labels are perfect for keeping your little ones things organised and the leaf detail adds a lovely natural touch to a space. 
3. Incorporate Personalised Touches
Even before your baby arrives, you can add personalised elements to the nursery. From name plaques that can be placed as birth announcements to custom wall art, these details make the room feel special. Many of my products can be customised, I offer a large selection of cotton and acrylic colours to compliment your nursery colour scheme and overall design.
4. Think Long-Term
Babies grow fast! Choose furniture and décor that can evolve with your child. Opt for décor that is versatile and can be updated as your child transitions from a baby to a toddler.
5. Add Fun, Kid-Friendly Accessories
Don’t shy away from adding a few playful details, even if you haven’t met your little one yet! Bunting, personalised wooden decorations, and colourful wall art can make the space feel both stylish and fun.

Designing a nursery is about creating a space that’s both functional and filled with love, even before your baby arrives. By incorporating custom pieces, smart storage solutions, and playful accessories, you can ensure your nursery is ready for your little one—whatever their style may be!