Color in the Nursery
Love color but don't know how to use it? We've got 7 easy ways to incorporate vibrant shades into your kid's room.
By Alisa Stoudt
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Chocolate Cravings
Go beyond baby blue and pastel pink when planning your nursery scheme -- don't be afraid to draw from whatever bold hues reflect your colorful aesthetic. (And here's a bright-color bonus: infants see dark and light contrast best, so you'll be creating a stimulating space to boot.) Check out these seven ideas for creating a vivid, playful, and totally-you nursery.
Brown? In a baby's room? We can just hear your mother-in-law now. There, calming blues and greens provide a counterpoint to earthy chocolate, and the deep walls contribute to a cozy, comfortable vibe. Mod plywood cutouts create interest in an unexpected spot -- the ceiling.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Primarily Yours
We love it when nothing matches but everything goes, like in this room, which mixes primary colors in a variety of shades and patterns.
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Color Block
Can't decide on a shade? Pick a few of your favorites and create a color-block wall mural. How-to: Pencil in your grid with a level, then section off squares with tape. Be sure to press the edges of the tape with your nails to make sure the paint doesn't blend. Extra added bonus: You'll basically never need to paint again, since whatever bedding and accessories you use in the future are bound to match.
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Tickled Pink
You're having a girl, and you do love pink. Here's a way to make pink unexpected: Pair it with a rusty orange for a slightly retro, totally chic feel.
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Feeling Blue?
Blue's definitely not just for boys. Pick a beautifully vibrant shade -- like this azure, then add pink accents and sweet accessories to girl it up.
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Instant Sunshine
Take a classic nursery color like yellow and dial up the intensity. Pair it with a look-at-me hot pink and you've got a room that will make you smile on even your most sleep-deprived mornings.
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Pretty Pulls
If you're not sure the whole sunshine-yellow walls thing is for you, try a low-commitment way to toy with color. These multicolored drawer pulls and bright kid art add some cheer to the walls and dresser -- and can easily be undone if you change your mind.
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