Getting ready for baby! Decorating the nursery. Will your baby’s space be dreamy, posh, contemporary, imaginative, eclectic, chic or whimsical?

The decor can be extravagant or simple. You may want a baby theme or a theme more grown up that your baby will grow into. Add accents or fun details for whimsy. Consider your organization for baby supplies, clothing, diaper items, books, toys, and other essentials. Remember that you will also spend many hours there with baby day and night! Place a comfortable chair or rocker and a foot stool or a recliner for mom. Include a side table for a lamp, clock, music, place for a glass of water and other items. 

Browse designs for nursery ideas. View pictures of rooms and try to recreate a design or come up with your own design. You might try www.hgtv.com , www.ashleytaylorhome.com , and www.potterybarnkids.com  for inspiration. Also look at crib bedding for ideas. Some bedding sets also have matching accessories available. If you want to sew your own, patterns are available in sewing stores and at www.Mccall.com under home decorating. Crib bedding comes in all styles from simple to lavish and inexpensive to expensive. Try your favorite store sites like Target, WalMart, BabiesRUs, Younkers, etc. Also browse specialty sites like www.dimplesanddandelions.com , a chic children’s boutique with specialty crib bedding and unique wall art from shabby chic to sports nostalgia. Some other sites are  www.bananafishinc.com , www.poshtots.com , www.brandeedanielle.com , www.glennajean.com , www.cottontaledesigns.com and www.beansproutbypemamerica.com . Another site with specialty bedding and coordinated accessories is www.lambsivy.com . Lambs and Ivy customizes crib bedding with wall border, wall art, valances, lamps, rugs, hampers, mobiles, wall appliques, wall decor, pillows, chairs, night lights, switch plate covers, drawer pulls, baskets with liners, photo frames, growth charts, diaper stackers, clothes pegs, ceiling sculptures, port-a-crib sets, and plush toys. 

Choose a paint color. If you have chosen a theme or crib bedding, you can coordinate with that. You may want an accent color. Consider different paint techniques and wall options like wallpaper, border, chair rail, stencil, wainscoting and murals. Check out websites like www.benjaminmoore.com which also features Pottery Barn paint colors, then go to For Your Home- Get Inspired- Room Design Ideas for room design ideas. Other paint brands with websites include www.behr.com which features Disney paint colors, www.valspar.com , www.glidden.com , www.dutchboy.com , www.olympic.com , www.diamondvogel.com , and www.sherwin-williams.com . Most sites have inspiration sections and color guides. Go to the store and get paint chips in your favorite choices. Bring them home and start imagining your baby’s room! Also try your local do it yourself, home improvement, and hobby stores for ideas or wall decor.

Put it all together: paint, accents, wall decor, shelves, window treatment, lamp, flooring, rug, furniture, crib and bedding, night light, baby essentials, and finally a bundle of joy!