Selecting the perfect color for your baby’s nursery is just as important as choosing comfortable furnishings and practical flooring for the space. The shade should tie in nicely with other elements in the room, so focus on the full picture when making your decision. Before hiring an interior painting team, here are some points to keep in mind.

How to Pick the Right Color for the Baby’s Room

1. Opt for Relaxing Hues

Paint bedrooms in comforting shades that evoke a sense of peace and relaxation. This is smart for any person, but it’s particularly so for babies and toddlers. Bright, vibrant shades can be overwhelming in a nursery, while soft, pastel hues are more calming. Light colors can also make small nurseries look larger; darker and livelier shades can make the space feel cramped and claustrophobic.

2. Consider Baby Gifts

As you think about the interior painting project, baby shower gifts may start arriving. Factor in any furnishings or decor you receive and use them as guides when selecting a wall color. If there’s a warm mahogany crib, for example, consider soft pink or lilac walls to provide subtle contrast. If you receive a cool gray crib and matching furniture, then light blue or yellow walls are fitting. Alternatively, take your cue from a single shade in a piece of wall art and make that the room’s primary color. There are several ways to tie the room together and create a unified, color-coordinated look.

3. Think About the Future

At this stage, the future is wide open, but you may have general ideas about what you want to do with the room. If you have plans for more kids, or if you want your child to grow up without having to adapt the room’s color to their changing tastes, consider a more versatile shade. Universally appealing colors are more enduring and less tied to baby-themed items, so perhaps forgo the standard blues and pinks. Instead, look to interior painting shades like sage, gray, navy, ecru, or taupe. These are fairly neutral colors that make it easy to decorate with age-appropriate decor and artwork as your child grows up.

Offering over 27 years of industry experience, the team at Color Concepts Painting is excited to help bring your nursery plans to life. Based in Alton, IL, and proudly serving customers throughout Greater St. Louis, the interior painting company offers a wide range of services. In addition to your rooms, they can tackle your exterior painting, deck painting, and cabinet refinishing projects. Visit them online for more information, or call (618) 917-3300.