Decorating Ideas - Alphabet Nursery

An alphabet themed nursery is a great choice if you don't know the gender of your baby.  It's a neutral theme, but so adorable that it will never feel boring.  We're using these sheets as our starting point/inspiration piece.

Carter's Just One Year Alphabet Fitted Crib Sheet

Start by painting the walls a soft color - yellow would be a good backdrop, or even khaki.  Use painted or light toned wood furniture - you don't want anything too dark or heavy.  Add a simple valence or drapes in a coordinating color.

• Accessories are the fun part, and where you really get to use your imagination.  Here are a few ideas - Stamp/paint the alphabet on your walls - create a border around the top of the room, stamp letters randomly on a wall, or over windows and doors.
• Paint your child's name over his/her crib (this can be done after your child is born).  Or hang wooden letters on the wall above the crib (make sure they're out of reach of little hands).
• Make your own artwork - paint a single letter on a canvas and add a matching picture (such as D is for dog - use a stencil if you prefer).
• Frame pages from an alphabet book for artwork.