Décor Aid Offers Nursery Design Tips (and more!)

You know how it is when you have a conversation with someone and it just clicks? You instantly like them, and are happy to have crossed paths. I recently had a chat with a smart, kind and lovely young lady like that named Denise who was just bursting with positive, and with enthusiasm for a business called Décor Aid.  In her words below, you can read what Décor Aid entails. I do hope you'll stop by the website too and took a look at all of the wonderfulness they have to offer. Whether you're looking for design now (or storing information away for later) or simply want to help yourself to some delicious designing eye candy, it is definitely a great site to visit and explore.

Décor Aid is a New York-based startup that is modernizing the interior design industry. We do some things the traditional way, meaning that we have a full-time, in-house team of designers from the best firms in the country to work with residential and commercial clients in person. However, we use a tech platform that streamlines every area of the business, from design and sales to purchasing and customer service. Pricing is transparent, and we pass our exclusive trade-only discounts on to clients. Unlike the other affordable interior design models in this space, we offer in-person service from top designers from the best firms in the country, not just online-only designs. New offices are set to open in San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia and London this month. 

Décor Aid is also a part of the team that designed the nursery of Dr Rachael Ross, a host of CBSTV’s The Doctors. What a fun surprise for her to get, and you can tell from her reaction to it (on their website) that she absolutely loved it!

Taking a look at these pictures, I can definitely understand why because I love it too!

Below are some excellent nursery designing tips that Décor Aid has offered to share with you. Enjoy!

How to Design a Nursery That Grows With Your Child

When you’re designing a dream nursery for your baby, you might think nothing of the time, effort, and resources you’re putting into the project. That is, of course, until your child outgrows the space a few years later and you have to start all over again.

With the right planning and some key pieces, you can save money and effort by creating a space that will easily transition from a nursery to a big kid’s room.

Invest in pieces with long-term potential. Instead of buying items that have limited use, like a changing table, invest in pieces that will have staying power, like a dresser. You can save even more by repurposing a dresser you already own or by picking up a vintage piece at a flea market or online. Just add a diaper changing pad to the top and make sure that the piece is the right height so that you’re not bending at an uncomfortable angle (you spend a lot of time at the changing table that first year!)

Stick with decals. Decals are your best friend when it comes to decorating a transitional space. They're easy to apply and remove, and you can create your own custom design (without the expense of commissioning a mural).

Choose natural wood finishes. Instead of opting for a more traditionally masculine and feminine styles, like dark wood for boys and white painted wood for girls, go with furniture that has a natural wood finish. That way, the pieces will easily transition to a more grown-up room, or it can be used by another child.

Be smart about seating. A common mistake when designing a nursery is the choice of chair. A glider is essential, especially in the first year, but when it comes to other seating, think long-term. Instead of designs that seem kid-appropriate, like benches and chairs with low backs, find a wingback chair so you can enjoy hours of (comfortably) sitting together.

Add shelves. If you own your home, consider investing in built-in storage. They’re great for hiding toys, which can quickly overpower a space, and they can be used for clothes, books, and other gear as your child gets older. If you’re renting, try adding bookshelves with cabinets or an armoire. For safety reasons, just make sure to securely anchor these pieces to the wall.

Visit Décor Aid to learn more about what they can do for you. They also offer gift solutions (what a fun gift to give!). You can follow them too, on Facebook and/or Twitter.