Making Room for Baby
By Dawn Westdawn.west@interiordesignschoolreview.com
In case anyone out there missed Britney Spears' quickly expanding and seemingly always on display belly, America's favorite pop star is expecting a bundle of joy any day now. She and her Fresno born and bred hubby Kevin Federline have undoubtedly been working feverishly on getting their home in shape for the new baby. Here are a few interior design ideas they, as well as all expectant parents, should keep in mind as they set up their homes in anticipation of a new arrival.
Setting up a room for a new baby can be one of the great pleasures of pregnancy. Families get to take their excitement and channel it into concrete decisions, like dresser drawer or crib. Note to Britney: I'm just kidding. Your baby should not be kept in a dresser drawer. If you're designing an interior for a baby, Federline or otherwise, consider the following interior design ideas.
Learn more about The Art Institute Online's Bachelor Degree program in Interior Design.
Tip #1 -- Babies Aren't Babies Forever
While pink and blue bunny rabbit wall paper may seem too adorable to pass up, when babies turn into five-year-olds obsessed with monster trucks, the design is likely to lose some of its charm. Baby rooms need cribs and changing tables and special smell-proof diaper garbage cans, but they also need enough flexibility to be able to become a bigger kid's room. Look at where the crib is now, but think of where the bed will be in the future. Consider storage not just for baby clothes, but for toys and big kid clothes.Tip #2 -- Safety First
Cribs are safer than ever. New flame retardant materials are easy to find. But some safety is a matter of design. When you're doing the interior design for a baby room, extra thought on the safety front is essential. Don't include anything that a toddler could climb on and easily overturn. Don't put shelves close to the crib where baby could easily reach things like mommy's bag of Doritos or daddy’s pack of smokes.Designing an interior space as special as a baby room demands careful planning. Baby Federline will no doubt be relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi and will need a safe and comfortable new room to escape the pressures of being the most famous baby in the world.
About the Author:
Dawn West teaches writing at Oregon State University. Her previous experience includes working for the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance, a not-for-profit in New York City, and serving as the director for an educational program for at-risk youth in Boston. Dawn holds a B.A. in English from Harvard University.
Previous: No One Wants to Live in the Bat Cave
Next: What to Expect From Interior Design Courses
Back to News Archive
Want to suggest interior design news or links?
