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.
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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.

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NurseryWallArt wrote:

You've got to have color! We also make colorful vinyl wall decals for children's rooms. Check out our blog at www.NurseryWallArt.WordPress.com or our Etsy store at www.NurseryWallArt.Etsy.Com

11/18/2011 08:44:13 AM Report Abuse
lynnelagm wrote:

I would have loved to have a baby's room for my kids when they were born. Now my son of 30 is giving me my fist grandchild. This is exactly the way I wish my grandchild's bedroom could be. It is so pretty and calming. It contains everything you would want for your baby, with the exception of the love in the room with the baby.

8/21/2011 12:38:15 PM Report Abuse
gmatrish wrote:

This was my favorite of all the nursery plans.

8/4/2011 08:30:25 AM Report Abuse
Candyg0919 wrote:

love this room... going to definitely do something similar!

7/20/2011 04:36:24 PM Report Abuse
sbohn wrote:

What's with targeting the mother-in-law???? My son's wife is expecting our first grandchild and we are thrilled. She and I have talked colors and she's decided to go with brown. I think it's an excellent idea....so may colors go with it for a boy or a girl. Please quit with the disparaging remarks about "your mother-in-law". This isn't the first one I've read.

4/7/2011 09:48:30 PM Report Abuse
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