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One of the easiest and least expensive ways to completely transform a room is to give it a coat of paint. Choose your colors, slap it on and voila your baby room is halfway there!

Of course, if slapping it on isn't your style and you're up for some fun, there are some fabulous ways to really transform your nursery using the humble paint brush...



First up, you'll need some paint! Find out how to choose and where to buy the best and safest baby nursery paint in the most fabulous colors here!




Next you need to think about your nursery colors. Will you use one color or a mixture? If you decide to use more than one color you need to decide how much of each color to use and which parts of the room to paint in which colors.

• How To Choose Your Baby Nursery Colors and How To Paint a Room for Your Baby with Them.

Before you start painting, decide what part of the nursery you will be painting. While newly painted walls will take you a long way towards a beautiful baby room, a beautifully painted door or ceiling can add the perfect finishing touch.

• How To Paint a Room Ceiling.
• How To Paint Doors.

Painted Borders

Painting a border around your nursery room is a wonderful way to add your personal touch. It's easy to do and it doesn't take as long as hand painting a whole wall.

• How To Paint a Nursery Border.
• A Gallery Of Nursery Border Ideas.

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Nursery Murals

If you're feeling adventurous why not try your hand at your own nursery mural. It's not as difficult as you think and it will turn your baby's nursery into a virtual wonderland!

• Types Of Nursery Murals.
• Deciding Where To paint Your Mural.
• How To Paint Nursery Murals.
• Using A Professional.

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Paint Effects

Another easy but very effective way to add fun and depth to your painted nursery walls is to use paint effects. These are particularly popular in modern baby nurseries and there is a wide variety to choose from. Some are easier than others but they all produce a very rewarding final effect.

• How To Paint a Room with Stripes, Blocks and Diamonds.
• Our Gallery of Stripes and Blocks.
• How To Paint Circles and Polka Dots.
• Our Gallery of Polka Dots and Circles.
• How To Paint Clouds.
• How To Paint Trees.
• How To Sponge Paint.
• How To Paint With Other Faux Paint Effects. (These include marbling, spattering, ragging and dragging.)

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Messaging

Painting a message on your baby's nursery wall adds a gorgeous, personal touch to your little one's room. Choose a message that comes from your heart and expresses your love for your precious butterball.

• Ideas For Nursery Wall Messages.
• Our message gallery.

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Stenciling

If freehand painting is a bit too daunting don't give up - you can always try your hand at stenciling. Stencils can be used to write a message, create a border or even pull together an entire mural!

• Ideas For Using Stencils.
• Making Your Own Stencil.

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Stamping

Similar to stenciling, stamping requires a slightly different technique and is especially effective for creating a border. Stamping can also be used to create an entire accent wall - and it's so easy to do!

• Ideas For Using Stamping.
• Making Your Own Stamp.

If you're having trouble getting started with your baby room, don't miss my Step by Step Nursery Design Guide. One at a time I'll take you through all the decisions you need to make in order to arrive at the best baby room design for you.








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