How to Choose the Best Paint Color for a Nursery

A nursery should be a perfect mix of soothing and stimulating colors

Designing the baby’s nursery is a fun and exciting but challenging experience for every expectant parent. One of the vital decisions to make while preparing the baby’s nursery is to pick the perfect paint color. The chosen color for the nursery will define its overall look and feel. Unfortunately, there is a wide range of colors beyond the traditional pinks and blues, and it is very tricky to figure out the right paint color. 

A nursery should be a perfect mix of soothing and stimulating colors. Here are a few tips for choosing suitable colors for the nursery walls and ceiling:

Reflect on the room

Before painting the nursery, it is essential to evaluate the space carefully. The size of the room and how much natural light it gets can affect the color choice. While deep and dark colors are ideal for large rooms, lighter colors make a small room feel brighter and more spacious. 

Choose bold accents

People who want to use bolder and brighter colors for limited space can do so by choosing them as accent colors. Correctly placing them will add depth to the nursery. It is the perfect way to create a unique look and give a personalized touch to the nursery. 

Consider other room accessories

It is crucial to consider the furniture, curtains, bedding sets, rugs, carpet texture and color, and other fabrics and accessories while deciding the exact shade to match the overall look. It is much simpler to match the color scheme to the décor than vice versa.

Pick a theme

Choosing a specific theme makes it simpler to pick colors. Themes usually have a set palette. Take inspiration from a book, cartoon, or art piece, and then go to the store to select one or more colors matching that particular theme. 

Color psychology

Different colors affect the mind and body differently, and psychology plays a critical role in determining the color scheme. Warm colors are associated with happiness, comfort, and peace and help promote growth and create an energetic and vibrant environment. Avoid choosing too bright colors and use warm colors in moderation: pair them with cooler tones, or use them as accents. Red, pink, yellow, and orange are examples of warm colors.

Blue, light purple, and green are cool colors known to have a calming effect but should be used in moderation to avoid gloominess. Neutral colors like whites, beiges, grays, and browns offer versatility and are perfect both as an accent and standalone colors to create a soothing atmosphere in the nursery.

Test the color

Before finalizing any color, get a paint swatch and paint a decent section of the wall to understand better how the color looks on the wall during different times of the day.

Upgrade the nursery

The nursery is where babies will spend most of the time. Therefore, it needs the right energy and environment crucial for infant development. Modern parents are becoming more creative and experimenting with playful colors to decorate their young one’s nursery based on their preferences. If struggling, consult a professional painting contractor with experience painting nurseries to assist in making the right color choice. 

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