Scandi For Baby

In the second of three parts, Nete Vester explains how to achieve the

Scandinavian style for your Nursery

Welcome to part two of our great three-part series on how to achieve the Scandi look. We’ve heard so much about how beautiful and practical it is. Nete Vester of Moberry interiors takes us through the key elements we need to consider when trying to create this natural feel for our newborns’ nurseries.

Creating a nursery for your baby is an exciting task as it’s their first part of your home. As with any other Scandi design, the core principles remain the same; clean lines, muted colours and functionality, all tailored around the baby’s need. This article will give you some insights on how to apply a Nordic style in your nursery.

Back to the nature

Very much linked to colour is the choice of materials. Scandinavians love being in or close to the nature, which is why wood and other natural materials like cotton and wool are preferred. Combining  materials also creates depth and visual interest in a room. The nurseries in most Scandi homes come with wooden floor and a good rug both add some warmth and facilitate play.

Functional and Beautifully designed furniture by Sebra.

Colour Codes

As when decorating any room, start with the colour scheme you want to achieve. Colour psychology is a huge subject because every colour has a different effect on the human body. The foundation of Scandi design is brightness and subtle colours with white often being the clean backdrop for the walls. Conveniently this is also the shade associated with innocence. If you are looking for an alternative, light grey is a good choice. With calmness essential in a baby nursery, add some secondary colours in natural, dusky shades to create some visual interest, both for you and the baby. From here you can easily play around with more colours by adding cushions, wall stickers, or rugs. A good starting point for inspiration is your own home, combined with the enormous source of inspiration online e.g. Pinterest.

Layout and quality

Next, consider the need of the room in order to get the right layout: will the baby sleep with you, do you need a changing table in there etc. It’s time to start thinking about the bigger main pieces of furniture including cot, changing table, a nursing chair , drawers or other clothing storage. My advice is to invest in a few good quality pieces of furniture that grow with your children – you will be using these for a good few years, possibly longer if you are considering having more kids. Scandi’s love a good, high quality design. If you are on a budget, look at the many great second hand resources available – as with any good design and quality, they keep the standard and value well and you can always resell it when you no longer need it.

“As with any good design and quality, they keep the standard and value well

and you can always resell it when you no longer need it“

Multifunctional changing table

by Done by Deer

Functionality and storage

Functionality is key in any Scandi room. When investing in the bigger furniture, aim at multi-functional ones, preferably with storage. This is the one thing you cannot get enough of and is key in order to preserve clean lines aligned with Scandi principles. You might as well invest in good storage from the start and if bought with a longer perspective in mind, they can be used at later childhood stages too. Remember that vertical surfaces can be used too for books and toys, so using the space cleverly and also adding some decoration.

Make your nursery unique

Add your personal touch by including some original items in the nursery. Items that mean something to you or have a history are a good start, but it can be anything. It’s also a good way to avoid the feeling of everything being bought at the same time, leaving a catalogue feeling.

Safety

Needless to say, safety comes above everything in a nursery, Scandinavian design or not. Before you know it, babies start to become mobile and stand up, so do ensure to mount everything to the wall, keep small pieces out of reach and don’t leave any hanging items around.

Happy nursery decorating.

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