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Congratulations, there\u2019s about to be a new baby in your life! Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or just a close friend \u2013 this is very exciting. There are so many things to do to prepare for this little bundle of joy to enter your life. You will need to buy things, build things, all sorts of things. So let\u2019s focus on something fun and creative. Let\u2019s design a nursery!<\/p>\n

Your nursery should reflect the love you have for this new child as well as your own personal style. This nursery will be your baby\u2019s first chance to experience the world around them. How do you start the process of creating the perfect nursery? By picking the perfect nursery paint color.<\/p>\n

Selecting the Best Paint Colors for Your Nursery<\/h2>\n

According to child development experts<\/a>, children don\u2019t see color until about three months. Therefore, you may notice that infants are attracted to black and white toys, blankets, or pictures. After three months, children start to see color and are very attracted to primary colors like red, green, yellow, and blue.<\/p>\n

It’s okay if your dream nursery doesn\u2019t include a burst of primary colors. These can be used as accent colors or you can even incorporate them with toys, crib sheets, pictures, rugs, and blankets. If your perfect nursery is fire engine red, that\u2019s great. But if your perfect nursery is a pale pink, that\u2019s okay too. There really are no wrong choices. All that matters is that you provide a safe, loving environment for your child to learn and grow.<\/p>\n

If you feel overwhelmed by the options, or maybe you just want an expert\u2019s opinion, we have compiled some of the best nursery paint colors for you to review. Whether you are a traditional household, or you want something a little more modern, there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h2>\n

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Do you know if you will be bringing home a little boy or a little girl? If so, you can choose a traditional, or gendered, color. Traditionally a nursery will be pink for a girl or blue for a boy. Does that seem old fashioned? Perhaps. But it\u2019s also a classic choice that will never fully go out of style. For one reason, suddenly seeing a blue room to bring your son home to makes it feel more real.<\/p>\n

Do you love pink or blue but don\u2019t want it as the entire room? No problem \u2014 you can always use them as accent colors. Try an accent wall, for example. Or create a centerpiece of blue or pink stripes separated by white. There are also a variety of beautiful wallpaper choices that incorporate both blue and pink.<\/p>\n

You have a lot of options, so don\u2019t be afraid to get creative \u2013 because when it comes to ideas for what color to paint your nursery, you have the freedom to be anything but traditional.<\/p>\n

Neutral Colors<\/h2>\n

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Look in any parenting magazine or turn on HGTV and you will likely see a hip designer celebrating a feather grey or sea glass green nursery. It\u2019s very trendy to have neutral colors for a nursery. Choosing softer greys, whites, or tans can help to create an inviting space that is cohesive with the rest of your home.<\/p>\n

Here are some trendy options:<\/p>\n