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Nursery layout help please!

9 years ago

I would like to start decorating my daughters nursery but I'm not crazy about the current layout. I'd love to put the crib against the large wall but the heating vent is right in the middle of the length of the floor (you can see it next to The chair)and would be covered by the crib. to me it's a waste of the largest wall in the room. On the other side of the room I feel the corner is closed off by the tall dresser. All suggestions are welcome!

Comments (22)

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Can you rough sketch on paper the room layout and dimensions

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    For starters angle the crib in the corner away from walls

  • 9 years ago

    You have beautiful pieces to work with! I love those dressers.

    I agree that a floorplan would help a lot, but my first instinct is to put the crib on the wall where the dressers are.

  • 9 years ago

    I agree, I would angle the crib in the corner

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Great suggestion!

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thank you so much for your responses. Here is the floor plan

  • 9 years ago

    Seeing the floorplan, I have to change my mind and agree with others that the crib would be nice cornered. Usually I like Baby by the door for various reasons, but I think it could get a bit loud with sudden, startling noises with the bathroom on the adjacent wall.

    The rocker would be nice near the window on the top wall in your floorplan, just about where it is now but more in front of the window so you and Baby can soak up some sun while you cuddle :)

    Could the tall dresser go in the closet, at least until Baby acquires some big kid sized clothes? That way the shorter dresser can function as the changing table and the window will still be unobstructed and that wall/corner will look less crowded. I would put a basket of diapers (1-2 day supply) and a tub of wipes on the higher part of the low dresser. The hamper can switch to the other side of the dresser and a diaper bin could tuck in the armoir side.

    The table set can stay right where it is!

  • 9 years ago

    Thank you for your suggestions Lindsey! Unfortunately the tall dresser cannot go in the closet due to shelving. Given that info any thoughts for the other wall?

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    tall dresser in far corner hopefully least used items will be there; crib on wall next to north window; changing table/dresser by wall nearest to door; hamper next to changing table; rocking chair by the right of crib, a nice rug in front of crib; decoration on wall of crib

  • 9 years ago
    I would leave the crib on the wall where it is now. You are right: the bathroom adjacent could be noisy. I also like to be able to peek in to check on the baby without light from the hallway reaching the crib. The tall cabinet should be anchored to the wall so it won't tip over in case of an earthquake or climbing child.
  • 9 years ago

    In that case here is my suggestion:

    -Crib cornered in the corner where you have it.

    -Tall dresser next to the door on the wall where it is now. Low dresser right next to it to create a stairs effect. Art above low part of dresser to bring it visually to the height of the tall dresser. Basket of dipes etc. as I described above. Babies love looking at something while they are being changed.

    -Rocker in the corner near the dresser and window. The dresser top will be a good landing spot for the stuff you collect while feeding baby, and you can have the little table at your other hand right next to the crib with the small lamp. That will be convenient for middle of the night changing light too.

    -Hamper could probably tuck into the corner behind the rocker. If you hang a throw on the rocker back the hamper will be hidden. But realistically, baby clothes are so small and they get washed so frequently you could make do with a much smaller laundry bin for now, if you want.

    -Table set under the other window. When s/he is big enough to use it, it could pull out into the room more. This assumes baby will be newborn to you and isn't "walking in with shoes on" as my beloved mil described my adopted neice and nephew :)

  • 9 years ago

    Thank you everyone!

  • 9 years ago

    Swap tall dresser and rocking chair. Put the cut little white table in the middle of the room.

  • 9 years ago

    Not sure little table in the middle of the room + sleep deprivation + 3am + screaming baby + bare shins = happy parent!!

    :-D

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Thank your Jill. Do not have dimensions of furnishings, but this might work. Crib as previously stated cornered with your rocking horse to the left of crib. Play table in front of window next to closet .Door to closet could be a problem. Let me know if this would work. Largest furniture piece on wall on right when you enter nursery. Rocker cornered at right window and I would invest in a floor lamp and put the small lamp on tall piece of furniture. The smaller table is lost in this space. Can clothes hamper go in closet? Tall dresser spaced between crib and window. 2nd option with crib in middle of room. Round rug in the center of the space and place furniture according to dimensions and balance. Have you considered connecting the two pieces of furniture and putting a mirror above the smaller piece to balance the two and save space. Really need dimensions of furniture to properly position furniture but the plans of the space gave me a visual, thanks.

  • 9 years ago

    er612's second layout is just what I was thinking, with the tall dresser and long dresser swapped. His/her way is better! You could also rotate the chair so it is turned more toward the window; perpendicular to the wall or parallel to the side of the crib.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Thank you ER612... Now she has a visual. Cute little rocking horse next to bed in second drawing is my favorite still.

  • 9 years ago

    Thank you for all of your input! I rearranged the room tonight. I plan on putting the letters for her on the wall between the white table & crib and artwork between the rocking chair & crib as well as over the changing table. Any other suggestions? Is the corner by her crib too bare?

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    It's beautiful! The only thing missing is Baby! And remember she will be acquiring a lot of stuff, so empty space is not a problem :)

    ETA when you hang up the letters, hang them lower than recommended for adult height. That way she will be able to see them from her crib while looking straight ahead, when she learns to sit up.

    Jill Rozler thanked miss lindsey (She/Her)
  • 9 years ago

    Looks great! And not too bare!

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Looks good, how about small fun mirrors above hamper to balance the three pieces together. White shelves for books above hamper would work well too.Corner looks fine. The letters will fill in space and balance that wall. The only other thing if it is in your budget a floor lamp for reading for good light when reading to your little one.