Using the safari theme for a nursery is a fun and practical way of decorating either a baby boy or girl nursery. The colorful animals, the bright colors and the huge range of baby bedding and room decorations available in this theme make baby room decorating easy and fun. Whether parents decide to go all the way and recreate a scene out of Jungle Book or adopt a George of the Jungle look for the baby bedding and accessories, the baby room will look cute, welcoming and colorful.
Here are some baby room decorating ideas for creating a safari-themed nursery.
Deciding on a Budget for the Nursery Safari
The first thing that parents should do is decide on the budget. Once there is an upper limit fixed for spending on wallpaper, paint, baby room decorations, baby furniture and bedding, it will become easier to draft a shopping list and identify places that stock the safari-themed décor items within a particular budget. Budget shoppers should scout discount sales and online sites for best deals.
Wall Decorating Ideas for a Nursery Jungle
Walls of the nursery can be either painted, wallpapered or decorated with stick-ons and animal figurines. Online stores such as allposters.com will give parents wanting to recreate the safari in the nursery hundreds of options to choose from. Since a safari nursery is unisex and ageless in its appeal, choose colors and wallpapers that will suit a toddler and a young child’s tastes as well. Anything that is overly bright or crowded with animals could be irritating for an overtired baby or toddler.
A good approach is to use pale, soothing colors for the walls and border them with safari or jungle- themed wallpaper. Using murals, paintings or decals will also be a good idea as long as it is not overdone.
Using the Safari Theme for Baby Room Decorations and Bedding
Once the wallpaper and paint have been decided, it is time for parents to move on to the more fun aspect of nursery decorating – choosing and buying baby room decorations, bedding and accessories. Check out stores such as Babies R Us or even Amazon.com to find baby rugs, crib mobiles, blankets, quilts and bed linen in the safari theme. Also, toy stores will have plenty of safari and jungle animal plush toys to fill up the nursery and add that dash of color and life. Do keep the decided budget in mind while shopping since it does become easy to overspend and splurge.
More Nursery Decorating Ideas and Tips
While putting together a baby nursery may seem daunting, it is really quite easy and immense fun. Here are some more tips on decorating a baby nursery and creating a room that will soothe and welcome baby.
- Talking to other parents who have decorated a nursery using safari décor could help to find more ideas, tips and resources.
- Megan Connelly suggests making small changes that don’t cost much to add a cozy, welcoming look to the nursery. For instance, for the safari décor, get animal-shaped knobs for the dresser.
- Another important tip from Katina Z. Jones is to measure the room’s dimensions before buying furniture so one has a clear idea of what will fit.
- Make sure everything that is in the baby’s nursery is safe for baby with no sharp edges, rough corners or lead paint
Using safari décor to decorate a baby’s room can bring in color and liveliness and is also, easy to put together. Do use these suggestions and tips to create a wonderful yet comfortable and soothing baby room for the newest member of the family. For more on decorating a nursery and buying for baby, do read How to Buy Baby Bedding and Furniture, How to Organize a Baby Closet and Kids’ Bathroom Décor Tips.
References:
- Connelly, Megan. The Smart Approach to Kids’ Rooms, Third Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Creative Homeowner, 2008.
- Jones, Katina Z. The Everything Get Ready for Baby Book, 2nd Edition. Avon, MA: Adams Media, 2008.
Prerna Malik - Prerna Malik is a professional freelance writer, business blogger, social media expert and obsessive organizer.
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