How to Decorate a Nursery for Gender-Neutral Twins
A twin pregnancy is double the anticipation of a singleton, but if you are waiting until the birth to find out the sex of the babies, you may be stumped for nursery themes. You won't want to pick a traditional theme, such as pink butterflies or blue trucks, but you can create a cute and modern nursery that your babies will grow to love. A gender-neutral nursery also doesn't have to be pastel green and yellow; you can use bold colors paired with contrasting accents for an appealing combination. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Prepare the room to paint the walls with a bold or bright color. Turquoise, orange, lime green and sunshine yellow are some choices for a gender-neutral nursery. If you want it to be a little less bright, use a darker shade. Avoid hues such as pink or navy blue, as those may be too gender-specific.
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Paint the bedroom. An extra coat or two may be necessary if you're using a bright or bold color. Ventilate the area properly before painting.
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Affix removable wall stickers. You can go basic with simple designs, such as geometric shapes in differing colors, or a little more complex and interesting, with nature scenes like clouds, trees or mountains. Animals can help finish off your gender-neutral theme and are loved by both boys and girls. Woodland, jungle or farm animals will look right at home paired with bright walls.
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Hang contrasting curtains on all the windows. For example, if your nursery is painted a light or bright color, such as yellow, choose a darker color like brown. Blue pairs well with orange, and red goes well with green. This will add some visual fascination for your twins and their brain development, which thrives on bright, bold colors and contrasting images.
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Complete the look by adding stuffed animals to the room that match the theme. You can place them in the cribs or on bookcases or shelves. Another idea is to place toys in the room that reflect your theme. For example, if you have a farm theme, buy a toy farm set for display and also play.
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Tips & Warnings
For another painting idea, paint one color on two facing walls and a contrasting color on the other pair.
Use a low- or no-volatile organic compound paint.
Enlist the help of a friend or family member for painting to reduce your exposure to chemicals.
References
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