Big news today from the palace: Prince William and Kate Middleton are expecting their first child. Along with our hearty congratulations for the royal couple, here are a few selections for nursery decor ideas and inspirations along with some practical tips and advice...
First up, they should check out a few, full-of-inspiration Nursery Tours from our archives (clockwise from upper left):
• Ella's Chic Nursery
• Mila's Fun, Music Inspired Nursery
• Aiden's "Modern Preppy" Nursery
• Axel's Clean & Cozy Nursery
Choosing a color for the nursery is a big decision. The image above is a playful kids room design from Farrow & Ball, who have already released some color suggestions for the royals. For a girl, they like their Great White paint (with pink and purple undertones) for a not-too-sugary light and bright space or Borrowed Light if the royals are going to go blue for a boy. If they plan to go more gender neutral the picks are a soft green called Pale Powder or Ringwald Ground, a classic yellow.
We always like a soft buttercream for nurseries - warm, calm and sweet. Here is a roundup of good ones for the parents-to-be to consider:
• 8 Perfect Pale Buttercream Paint Colors
Finally, some helpful advice direct to Will and Kate from our readers on what's necessary for the nursery (and, maybe more importantly, what is not):
• Over 100 comments on the question, Is a Glider or Rocker a Nursery Necessity?
• Over 120 comments on the topic, Nursery Nevers: Products You'd Never Purchase Again
And, for the friends of the couple, some go-to gift suggestions:
• Over 50 comments answering the question, Do You Have a Go-To Baby Shower Gift?
(Images: as linked above)
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Love these pics! The first nursery is so beautiful! I momentarily dreamt that they called me to design their nursery...then I snapped back to reality!:)
I think Will and Kate should go to Posh Tots. If they heir to the heir to the throne can't spend $5000 on a baby bed, who can?
@Chase82: Beyonce and Jay Z can, that's who... and they probably already did!
Love love love Ella's Chic Nursery! Can I have that now, with a canopy bed instead of the cradle?
HA! These look more like the maids quarters.
These are great rooms...for the rest of us. :)
I did a little shopping for them as well! http://middleclassmodern.blogspot.com/2012/12/kate-middletons-nursery.html
Doubt if the monarchy will be around by the time baby Middleton Windsor nears adulthood. As a Yank, I kind of like the British monarchy, but it's got to be a heck of a load on the taxpayers.
As for the black and white zig zag nursery; charming...if you're the wicked queen mother.
^^ Not really. As far as I know your president is more expensive than their Royal family. I'm not British, I'm Dutch, and I like the fact that we have a royal family. I don't care if it costs money. Governments waste so much, what's a bit more..
I'm willing to bet their nursery will look a little more like J.Lo's "death trap" she had set up for her twins. With actual vintage items.
The British monarchy DOESN'T cost the taxpayer. (This is a common misapprehension). The royal family pay enormous taxes and their existence is one of the prime motivations for tourism to Britain.
Regarding the royal nursery, William and Catherine are extremely conscious about being restrained in their spending (remember the horrible royal wedding website?) so I fully expect the nursery to be budget and low-key.