How to Decorate a Nursery for Twins

Decorating a nursery for twins can be double the fun. If you are expecting two boys or two girls, you can use one décor style and color palette throughout the space. If you will be bringing home one girl and one boy, consider dividing up the space to accommodate both genders. You may also choose to paint the nursery in a gender-neutral color, such as yellow, or decorate with a basic theme; a farm or rainforest theme will work for both boys and girls.

Things You'll Need

• Paint
• Sponge
• Bedding
• Wallpaper and borders
• Nursery furniture
• Rugs
• Room divider

Instructions

1. Decorate the twins' nursery with a cloud theme to create a peaceful respite for you and your babies. Paint the walls light blue. Using a sponge and white paint, make clouds on the walls. If you prefer, you can use this design on the nursery's ceiling instead. Place fluffy, white, cloud-like rugs on the floor and choose light blue bedding for the cribs. Hang mobiles featuring sky-themed objects, such as airplanes, birds and rainbows.

2. Create a rainforest-themed nursery, which will work for both boys and girls. Paint a jungle theme mural on plain white walls, or hang a border featuring monkeys and other rainforest animals. If you want a solid color backdrop for themed bedding and décor, paint the walls a fresh, green shade. Choose bedding with a rainforest motif.

3. Design a farm-themed nursery, which is also gender-neutral. Teach your children about different types of animals by hiring an artist to paint cows, chickens and horses on the nursery walls; do it yourself if you are creative. Store toys in country-inspired wooden crates, and decorate with miniature tractors and animal replicas.

4. If you are expecting a boy and a girl, another option is to divide the nursery into two spaces. Place a wooden room divider in the middle of the nursery, and decorate one side with traditional blue décor and the other side with a pink design. You can also choose two different, gender-specific themes, such as trains and princesses.

5. Decorate the nursery with soothing and eco-friendly "green" items, which will be beneficial for everyone in the family. Set up plenty of potted plants throughout the space to create a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere, and choose organic cotton bedding for the cribs. Paint the walls with non-toxic paint, and buy furniture made of recycled wood or bamboo.

References

• Nursery decorating tips