Synopses & Reviews
Design Ideas for Baby Rooms will be an inspiration and guide for parents who are looking for beautiful ideas and the latest products for putting together a room specifically for children between the ages of newborn and toddler. There are hundreds of ideas for every taste and budget, plus wise advice for shopping for all the funishings and extras that make a baby's room safe and special.
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Learn how to make your newborn or toddler's room safe, special, and stylish with Design Ideas for Baby Rooms. This handsome portfolio of rooms, furniture, and products showcases the latest trends. Find ideas for every budget and taste.
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How to create a dream nursery with tips and advice, and beautiful photographs that showcases the latest design trends and products
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Create a dream nursery with tips and advice from
Design Ideas for Baby Room, a new title in the this popular series that showcases the latest design trends and products
Written specifically for rooms geared for newborns through toddler age
Great ideas for every budgetÑhow to put a room together in stages
Hundreds of ÒlooksÓ and styles, from traditional to contemporary to country
The latest crib styles and beddingÑand tips for what to look for when shopping for a crib and mattress
Advice for choosing a color scheme, furnishing the room, and window and wall treatments
Other topics that are covered in the book include: sleeping options, an overview of infant-related products from changing tables to baby monitors, storage, safety, and special needs
An entire chapter is focused on child safety in the nursery and throughout the house
How to create an eco-friendly environment in the nursery
Extensive resource guide for furniture, products, and design-industry associations
350 color photographs of fully decorated rooms and products
About the Author
Susan Boyle Hillstromis the author of several books and the former executive editor of House Beautiful Special Interest Publications. She frequently writes about home design and remodeling for numerous national publications from her home in the western Catskill Mountains in New York State.
Table of Contents
Design Ideas for Baby RoomsIntroduction Chapter 1. Make Room for Baby Begin with the Basics Finding the Space Do You Need a Pro? A Small Investment
Chapter 2. Color and Pattern
Developing a Color Scheme Color Through Baby's Eyes The Power of Color and Pattern Mix and Match Rooms with a Theme Chapter 3. Furniture and Storage
The Story on Storage Develop a Plan How to Find More Room
Chapter 4. Wall, Windows, and Floors
Creative Ways with Walls Window Treatments Planning the View Your Flooring Options
Chapter 5. Keeping Baby Cozy
Sweet Dreams Mattress and Bedding Changing Table Options Chairs and Mobiles
Chapter 6. Toddlers' Rooms
The First Steps Creating a Design Plan Furniture and Lighting Storage Kids' Baths
Chapter 7. Keeping Them Safe
The Nursery The Toddler's Room The Bathroom
Chapter 8. Health and Special Needs
Accommodating Disabilities Addressing Allergies Keeping it Green
Resource Guide
Glossary
Index
Photo Credits