Planning your Dream Nursery:
- Start with a Vision
Begin by collecting inspiration: Pinterest boards, Instagram saves, and nursery tours on YouTube can help you discover your style. Are you drawn to Scandi minimalism? Boho textures? Clean, modern lines? Or something a little more playful?
This stage is about dreaming — not budgeting or measuring. You’ll refine your ideas later, but starting with a mood helps guide all your decisions, from colour palettes to lighting.
2025 Trend Tip: This year, parents are loving earthy greens, clay tones, and soft neutrals — soothing, gender-neutral shades that work with every style.
- Think Long-Term, Not Just Newborn
While it’s tempting to go all-in on adorable mini furniture, it’s more practical (and sustainable) to invest in pieces that grow with your child.
Look for:
- Convertible cot beds (like the Clara or Ada ranges from CuddleCo)
- Changing units that double as dressers (Like the Nola Signature or Aria Wave changer)
- Wardrobes with adjustable shelves (CuddleCo’s Luna wardrobe offers a shelf, double rails and a base draw for ultimate organisation)
These choices are not only eco-conscious, they also save you money down the road.
- Make Space for You, Too
Night feeds, cuddles, and comforting your baby during those 2am wakeups are all part of the journey. Including a comfortable corner for yourself is essential.
- A nursing chair with proper support (like the Marley or Etta Chair from CuddleCo) can become your sanctuary.
- A small side table or shelf for water, snacks, or books is practical.
- Add a soft rug to warm up the space — especially if you have wooden floors.
Parenting Tip: Create a “cosy corner” — somewhere you want to be at night. You’ll thank yourself later!
- Maximise Your Storage (You’ll Need It!)
Babies come with more things than you can imagine — nappies, wipes, blankets, muslins, clothes in multiple sizes… the list goes on.
Clever storage is your best friend:
- A dresser-changer combo keeps essentials within arm’s reach.
- Wall-mounted shelves (CuddleCo’s Clara shelf) save precious floor space.
- Under-cot storage is perfect for out-of-season clothes or bedding.
Small space solution: The Nola 2-Piece Set is a great option for compact nurseries — stylish, space-efficient, and made from sustainably sourced pine.
- Add Personality with Finishing Touches
Once the big items are in place, it’s time for the fun part: accessories and decor.
Ideas to try:
- Wall art with your baby’s name or a favourite quote
- A sensory mobile or fairy lights for soft, ambient light.
- Handmade items like crochet blankets or personalised cushions.
- Bookshelves filled with board books (start early — reading is magic!)
- Standing animals (CuddleCo’s Standing Giraffe and Standing Unicorn spark creative play but also offers beautiful nursery decor.)
Whether you’re nesting for the first time or refreshing your space for baby number two, remember: this is your family’s sanctuary. Make it soft, make it smart, make it yours.
With Love,
CuddleCo
