Congrats on the new arrival. I like cribs in the center of the room . Away from walls and window.

And I'd prefer the crib placed where you could check on baby without entering the room. And those checking on you and baby nursing could do so from the hallway. How would that change your arrangement?

Here's the middle of room with chair in corner by door entrance.

You can go bigger with the area rug and orient it vertically in the room (vs. your posted plan). Will warm up the space more. I'd also add drapery panels to soften the window.

Here's a larger rug, crib turned. Not sure about the back wall how to balance that out.

Respectfully, not a fan of the crib in the middle of the room. It chops up the room, IMO, and takes away usable floor space. That won't be too much of an issue when the baby isn't yet mobile, but if this room will transition to toddler and young child, floor space is key.

I’m sorry, I’m new to all of this, but what is the software you’re using to get those layout pictures?

I think your original layout was great.

Sabrina - I do agree. I will try posting some other layouts. When you walk in the room my eye draws toward the wallpaper wall which I why I thought the crib as focal with wall would be nice. It's a matter of me bringing the needs with looks.

I have a tall armoire baby dresser that is nice, but takes up room and I really want/need a changing table. We have a closet so I feel like as nice as the tall dresser/armoire is the closet meets that need. idk.

My needs:

Chair

Crib

dresser/changing table pad

Unit to store some baby items.

Rae Hawkins - it is called room styler and it's free :) roomstyler.com

It can be annoying to work with, but for a free software it helps me visualize best. The furniture is not the exact match, but close enough to get an idea.

I like your original layout but as a previous poster said it is nice to have the crib closer to the door to check on the baby and speaking from experience it's nice to have a quick/quiet exit. it's amazing the the amount of creaky floor boards you notice after a baby is born.

I agree with the larger rug.

I think an armoire isn't necessary plus it's one less thing to wall mount.

Are your blinds in your design black out and cordless or just privacy?

Sorry I know those we're all things you didn't ask about but the design elements you have choosen look really nice.

hutchae84 - Thank you. I may try some variations of it after I get the crib ordered and will play around to see what actually fits.

The window situation has not been worked out yet. I haven't looked at options. I do know whatever we choose will want a black out option as the windows unfortunately face the front of the house and there is a street light. Also cordless is a must! I also don't really plan on having baby sleep in here at night until a little later on and for a quiet place for naps during the day. :)

I like your original plan, but would get a larger rug. You never know how quickly he'll figure out how to escape the crib! Soft landings are good.

Otherwise, know that you may rearrange as you figure out what works for you. Kid rooms change often and quickly those first few years, so don't feel stressed about making sure it's perfect at any given snapshot in time. You might plan to use the rocking chair next to the crib, but he'll prefer a swing or bouncer. Or you may plan to use the changing table, but realize you prefer to lay him on your bed/the couch/the floor/the table/whatever. Function (and sleep and self-care) over form.

If I were choosing this wallpaper what rug should I choose?

wallpaper:

https://www.serenaandlily.com/feather-wallpaper/m10367.html?color=Denim#start=4

Rug:

https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-double-diamond-shag/blue/200OZSG18C-8010.html

Or something more plain like this:

https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-solid-border/Beige/200SBBD01-P.html

I think you can get away with the pretty diamond pattern if you keep your other main surfaces (walls, floors, armchair) more plain and neutral.

As a fellow momma, I’d say keep the original layout. It provides lots of room to walk back and forth with a fussy baby if needed (vs the middle of the room, toe-stubbing territory!). I almost NEVER check on baby from the door—we have a video monitor for that, and also it’s usually too dark to see baby from the door anyway so if I want to check I have to walk all the way to the crib anyway. Congratulations, I’m also due in January with our second!

I think either option works since the scale of the patterns are different. I think it will just depend if you want a softer or bolder look in here.

Don’t think I’d do a shag unless you plan to change it once s/he’s up and walking. Too hard to keep clean/keep small toy parts visible for pick up. But rug should be soft for the crawling stage. I love wallpaper but you should also look at the removable wall decals as some are very nice looking, cheap and easy to change.

Thanks for your input I agree

I think so far I landed on the wall paper and will use a tan/ beige 8x10 rug I already have, put a pad under it to make it softer. Then buy a smaller faux pelt shag rug for the earlier stages that I can move after he is older. Similar to what inspo the pp showed (thank you for those ideas)

Nice! I would add a day bed or make the chair a chaise as some nights, having a spot to sleep comfortably near a cranky or sick wee one is very helpful.

Pottery Barn Kids has a crib with acrylic transparent bars instead of traditional wooden bars. I liked the design in part because it seems like it would increase the sense of spaciousness in our daughter’s room. Haven’t seen it in person yet so can’t vouch for it.

Will that chair be a glider? If so, it’ll take up a good deal more room when in use.

You also have time too, the AAP recommends newborns sleep in the same room as their parents in a different bed, usually in a bassinet.

I actually have a similar layout in my babies room and here is what we did. This is pre window treatments but gives you the general idea. You may not be able to see it clearly but the changing table is on the wall to the left. Across from the crib are two closets and the photo is taken from the entrance to the room. Good luck!