The Best Furnishings to Help Maximize Your Nursery Space
Living in a small home with a young child can be challenging: There typically isn't enough space to fully deck out their nursery, and lease restrictions often get in the way of too much decorating.But there are ways you can make the most of limited room space, and design the nursery of your dreams, even in a tight space.
Furniture that saves space Dresser with changing topIf you want to free up some valuable floor space, start by combining your baby's changing table with their dresser.This drawersports a modern look, and it's also one of the safest, with stops on the drawer glides, a wall anchor to prevent mishaps, and straps on the changing pad to keep your child in place.
Nursery bookshelvesTurnThe Pout-Pout Fishinto wall decor with secure, easy-to-install, space-savingwood shelvesthat organize your child's growing book collection. Commenters are surprised by the number of books they hold and how their placement encourages their children to read.
Stuffed animal hammockStuffie collections somehow multiply without us realizing it, and the Squishmallow craze isn't helping matters. Keep your child's furry friends from taking up valuable sleeping space on their bed or crib by giving them adurable hammockto hang out in. Commenters say these nets are easy to install, with no-damage 3M wall hooks.
Floating nursery shelvesIf there's one thing commenters can agree on aboutthese nursery shelves, it's the fact that they hold a lot more than they appear to. They are also easy to install, with safe, rounded corners to prevent any injuries.
Hanging closet shelvesThe easiest way to declutter your nursery closet (or store all those cute onesies you received at your baby shower) is with theserugged, modern vertical organizersthat hook onto the top rod. You can remove the drawers to add more storage space or rotate ensembles for when your child grows out of their baby clothes.
Add color and personality with decor Crib bedding setSmaller spaces can get overwhelmed with color, so sticking with neutral shades or hues is wise to avoid overstimulating your young one. Thisthree-piece bedding setfeatures a cute animal print that can really tie a room together, and it's woven with a soft microfiber that won't irritate your baby's delicate skin.
Nursery wall art decorAdd some gentle whimsy to the walls of your baby's nursery withthese animal prints. They each come with a durable wooden frame that is easy to hang on the walls.
Blackout curtainsThese machine-washable curtainskeep the sunlight out of your child's nursery, and add shimmer with moon and star patterns that will catch their eye. They're also thermally insulated to keep the room cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and come in various colors to give the nursery some personality.
Peel-and-stick wall decorChances are, if you're renting an apartment, you can't paint the nursery walls without forfeiting your security deposit. These colorfulpeel-and-stick decorationsdon't damage walls, are easy to apply, and look great.
Little touches can make a big differenceLED night light lampIf your child's nursery doesn't have a lot of space, bring space to the nursery withthis dimmable lamp. It can project a starry pattern that cycles through four colors around their room; it also serves as a nightlight, and can help you you see during a late-night feeding.
Decorative throw pillowsSwitching out small details can change the look of your child's nursery or give it a splash of color. Thesecushy throw pillowslook great on your child's bed, chair, or reading nook and are the right size for their little hands.
Artificial flower arrangementThese artificial flowerscan add a touch of color and elegance to your child's room; since they're fake, they're safe for your kid and won't overwhelm them with any powerful scents.
Recommended products:Delta Children Ava three-drawer dresser with changing top: $302.18
Set of four nursery bookshelves: $26.98
Stuffed animal hammock: $14.38
Floating nursery shelves: $35.97
Pipishell hanging closet shelves: $23.99
Nursery blackout curtains: $28.49
Safari nursery wall decor: $14.99
LED night light lamp: $22.99
Artificial flower arrangement: $18.99