How to Create a Ballerina Nursery Theme
If you're looking for a fun nursery theme that can be easily represented through simple decor, consider a ballerina theme. The best thing about a ballerina-themed nursery is that it doesn't take too much to create it. Simple items hung decoratively in the room, paired with certain fabrics and colors, will support the ballerina theme without being too obvious. The finished nursery will have an feeling of elegance and grace while still staying colorful and fun. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Interior paint
- Crib bedding
- Tulle fabric
- Hot glue gun
- Framed ballet picture
- Ballerina slippers
- Jewelry box or other trinket
Instructions
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Paint the wall that touches the crib a color that you can work the ballerina theme around, such as pastel pink or purple. The accent wall will match the colors used in the room to tie the theme together.
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Use crib bedding that features a ballet-themed print, which is available in some stores and online. If you don't wish to be so obvious, choose a color that matches, but is not the same as, your accent wall.
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Use hot glue to secure a strip of tulle fabric around the edge of any lamp shades in the room. Tulle fabric looks like a tutu and will add a dramatic contribution to the ballerina theme.
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Hang a framed picture on the wall that is ballet related and harmonious to the nursery. Depending on the mood you'd like to create, black and white photos can be used for a more serious, classic tone while a color photo adds more fun and pizazz.
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Hang a pair of ballerina slippers on the door knob or on a wall. These will add a beautiful and authentic ballet look.
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Use simple trinkets to add the final touch to the ballerina nursery, such as a wind-up jewelry box that features a spinning ballerina or children's books about ballerinas.
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References
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