Designing a nursery for a girl

Are you expecting a girl and want to design the perfect nursery for your little princess? In this article, you’ll find out how to create a loving and cosy room with the right choice of furniture and décor, where you and your daughter will feel completely at home.

From a dream in pink to a cute animal theme – we’ll show you the loveliest interior design ideas and the cleverest IKEA hacks for a baby girl’s room!

How to decorate a nursery for a girl

The nursery is an important place where you and your baby will spend a lot of time together – whether it’s changing nappies, breastfeeding, cuddling, reading stories or settling to sleep. But how do you create the perfect nursery for a baby girl? 

Don’t worry, we’ve got the answer! Here are four unbeatable tips to help you create the ideal nursery for your little girl. 🤩 ✨

Lovely things for your baby girl’s nursery

1. Choosing the right furniture 

In the nursery in particular, it’s important to make the most of the limited space. That’s why you need clever storage solutions that keep your little girl’s baby things within easy reach whilst still saving space. As huge fans of the Swedish furniture giant, we can highly recommend IKEA’s baby ranges! There you’ll find stylish Scandinavian baby furniture at fair prices, along with smart storage solutions. 

You’ll need this furniture in the nursery

1. : cot For sweet dreams and a restful night’s sleep when your little girl is ready to slumber in her own cot. 
2. : changing table This is where you can keep all your essential baby bits and bobs – such as nappies, creams and wipes – within easy reach – ideal for quick and effortless nappy changes! And there’ll be plenty of those, especially in the first few months.
   Handy tip: Many IKEA chests of drawers can easily be converted into a changing table with a matching changing table topper. Once your little girl has outgrown nappies, you can remove the top section and use the chest of drawers as storage for clothes and other bits and bobs. Handy, isn’t it? 
3. : nursing chair A cosy spot for parents and child. Here you can comfortably breastfeed your little girl or enjoy some cosy cuddle time with her. 
4. : wardrobe This is where all your little princess’s clothes – such as bodysuits, little jackets and cute dresses – will find their place. That means less stress when getting her dressed and a nursery that’s always tidy.
   

2. Choosing the right colour 

The choice of colours plays a crucial role when decorating a baby girl’s room. Traditionally, pastel shades such as pink and lavender are often favoured for girls. This is understandable, as pastel colours are often associated with calm, serenity and harmony and, according to colour psychology, are said to have a soothing and relaxing effect on a baby’s mind.

However, it’s worth thinking outside the box. After all, other colours can also create a lovely atmosphere in a baby girl’s nursery. What do you think, for example, of soft shades of green, delicate shades of yellow or a soothing shade of grey?

Before you pick up a paintbrush to paint the walls of the nursery, though, do get a bit of inspiration. Flip through magazines or scour the internet for great ideas for the nursery. When making your final decision, also take into account the colours and patterns already present in other rooms in your home to create a harmonious flow between the different rooms. 

Ultimately, the most important thing is to choose a colour palette that brings a smile to the face of not just you, but your little girl too!

Our tip: it’s best to order colour samples to see how the colours look in natural light and within the overall context of the room.

When it comes to choosing colours for a baby girl’s nursery, there are plenty of combinations to choose from. Soft, subtle colours are currently in vogue. A popular example is the combination of beige and pink in a baby girl’s room. However, neutral colours are also frequently used in the décor of a girl’s room. For example, you could decorate your baby girl’s room in mint green, add splashes of mustard yellow, or combine shades of grey with delicate pastel colours.

3. Cute wall decorations 

Don’t fancy painting the nursery before your baby arrives? No problem! Avoid the stress and go for the simple solution: wall decals.

With child-friendly designs such as cute clouds, twinkling stars or adorable little houses, they’ll conjure up a magical atmosphere in the nursery in no time at all. An atmosphere that will delight not only you, but your little girl too!

Here at Limmaland, you’ll find wall stickers in all colours and shapes that are easy to apply and just as easy to remove without leaving a trace. This means you can redecorate your little girl’s nursery at any time – to suit your little daughter’s changing needs and preferences. 

The most beautiful wall stickers

4. Cute nursery decorations 

And what’s the best way to do that? With fluffy soft toys, of course, a cosy rug, soft cushions and blankets to snuggle up in, as well as soft, subdued lighting that creates a cosy atmosphere in the room. 

Add some playful touches with cute wall stickers or hanging mobiles above the cot, so your little girl always has something exciting to discover. But bear in mind: in the nursery, the motto is ‘less is more’, as too many colours and patterns can quickly overwhelm your baby. 

To keep the baby girl’s room tidy without losing any of its charm, pretty baskets and boxes are ideal. For example, you can decorate the IKEA TROFAST boxes to your own taste using our cute adhesive films for the TROFAST range.

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