Pink nursery – the new blue for boys?
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Oct 23rd, 2009 |
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Pink is for girls and blue is for boys, right? Wrong. Long gone are the days when a pink nursery was only for princesses and fairy queens. These days pink is a hallmark color for modern, pop-art inspired nurseries made for little men. Think pink and navy pinstripes or plaid that add a sense of country sophistication fit for your precious prince.
Stick to these 5 rules when designing a pink nursery for your baby boy to create a room that is both unique and stunning:
1. Make it bold
Choose a pink that is bold, deep or rich. Colors such as Camelia and Sofft Reddy Pink from ColorLovers, really pack a punch and give instant impact when you walk into the room. Whilst pastel pinks are traditionally reminiscent of baby’s, should only be incorporated when they are teamed up with bolder, stronger colors in a boys nursery.
2. Mix it up
Mix pink with deep masculine colors such navy, grey or browns when creating your nursery color scheme. Then give strong colors such as these more impact by surrounding them with white. When pairing strong colors always give them room to breathe. Choose a feature wall to display your strongest colors and plaster it with wallpaper, splash on a rich coat of paint or choose a large wall decal to display them.
3. Pick strong motifs
Motifs are a great way to give your nursery a more boy’ish feel. Trucks, trains, dinosaurs, jungle animals, giraffe and zebra all look great in hot pink and really define the room as made for a male. Alternatively you can paint your feature wall in pink and have your motif created in white, navy, khaki, grey or any other masculine color and apply it on top. Walltat have a huge selection of nursery wall stickers that can be custom made in a range of colors.
4. Think geometric patterns
Wallpaper is a fantastic way to dress up a nursery. Choose a geometric pattern when designing a pink nursery for a boy. Pin stripe, pink polka dot, plaid or any other design with a repeating square or angular pattern will ensure the nursery is fit for a little king. Avoid paisley, floral or overly embellished pink wallpapers as these will give a distinctly feminine feel to the room.
5. Accessorize it
If your not 100% sure if a pink nursery is the way to go for your baby boy then experiment by keeping your walls and major furniture pieces in neutral colors and adding pink tones through accessories such as your nursery crib bedding, crib mobile, toys, teddies and other items. Remember to stick to the rules above such as pairing pastel pinks with more masculine colors or opting for stronger bolder pinks. Stick to geometric prints when choosing fabric for curtains and bedding. By limiting pink to your accessories you can easily change the room as your baby boy grows older.
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