Furnishing the nursery
Storage is always important, particularly when you have a baby as it’s surprising how many bits and pieces you’ll accumulate. Which furniture pieces you choose will mainly depend on the size of your nursery. You might like the idea of co-ordinating all your furniture, or choosing two or three key pieces such as drawers, a wardrobe, and a changing unit. Whichever furniture you choose for your nursery, don’t forget to measure up before you order to avoid disappointment and a room that doesn’t function properly.
A couple of things worth remembering:
- You'll want your new piece of furniture to be in proportion to the rest of the room. A great way to check is to map out the space using newspaper, or mark out your floor with masking tape
- Make sure you have enough space to walk around your furniture, open doors, drawers etc. Don't forget to allow space to open the drawers underneath a cot or junior bed.
Top tips from our Partners
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