The ABC’s of Nursery Décor

Along with the joy and pride of welcoming a new little being into the world, expectant parents are also charged with the exciting task of designing an inviting nursery for their bundle of joy. This “best room in the house” will be a place of growing, resting, playing, dreaming and building precious memories. It’s important for parents to incorporate designs and features that accommodate a comforting, enjoyable, and organized environment while integrating a style that reflects the newborn and family personality.

Long departed are the days where choices for nursery décor were limited to fluffy bunnies or yellow ducks. Today’s nursery décor has evolved to include a vast array of styles from modern to traditional, French country to shabby chic. In the world of nursery décor products, Martinek BéBé, The Rug Market, Kristaben, and New Arrivals, Inc. are some fantastic brands that stand out for their quality, attention to detail, and designer style.

Add French Style to a Nursery with Martinek BéBé

Martinek BéBé… the name itself echoes elegance and grandeur. Take a glance at their wrought iron cradles and it is easy to see that the finishing touches, like hand-forged craftsmanship and flowing canopy veils, add a look of royalty and heirloom heritage to the nursery.

Originally the owner of a rug and antique retail store, Pat Martinek began designing rugs and wood furniture, including cribs. She quickly decided that her nursery collection needed the splendor of wrought iron cradles. Martinek drew inspiration for her pieces from time she spent in France and as a European antique buyer. “BéBé” is French for “baby” thus the name “Martinek BéBé.”

Martinek’s designs are created to be like Old World treasures, casting a spell of ageless style in the nursery. The wrought iron cradles are hand-forged with a hammer and anvil, the way they did in France 150 years ago. They are solid iron throughout, not hollow tubing, thus withstanding the endurance of time like the antiques from generations past.

Add French Style to your store collection at www.martinekbebe.com

The Rug Market Sets the Groundwork for Nursery Designs

When designing the perfect nursery, parents are often meticulous, so that each detail complements others to create the style they want to convey. In the midst of an aesthetic design, parents also hope to fashion a level of comfort and security. A focal point for both style and comfort can begin with an imaginative and high-quality piece from The Rug Market.

Aaron Shabtai, owner of The Rug Market, describes his company best: “The Rug Market prides itself on its fashion-forward designs and color palette. We take advantage of the latest trends, merging them with beautiful pastels, of-the-moment primaries and sometimes a more mature color palette resulting in unusual and gorgeous rugs for baby. Ranging from posh to practical, we have lush, soft synthetic hand-tufted rugs as well as sweet hooked cotton and silk rugs.”

From ornate, modern patterns to simple, charming characters, these rugs can add stylish flair or calming grace to any nursery while providing a comfortable area for parents and baby to play or relax.

Provide the groundwork for a stylish nursery with an assortment of floor coverings at www.therugmarket.com

Kristaben’s Crib Bedding is Made for Sweet Dreams

Stylish baby bedding is a staple and, oftentimes, the inspiration for nursery décor. Soft fabrics, muted color palettes, and enchanting designs add to the aesthetics and functionality of a nursery. Family-owned and operated Kristaben provides amazing options for baby bedding that creates original style and elegance in the nursery.

Kristaben was created in 2001 by designer, Dinh Yang. After several business trips back to her home country of Vietnam, Dinh noticed the beautiful craftsmanship and ornate embroidery of the country’s style. A passion was kindled that grew into a beautiful line which she named after her two children.

Kristaben prides itself on using only the finest silks, cottons, and organic cottons to produce gorgeous bedding lines. The company’s philosophy is “to create and produce the most beautiful items available in the market for your baby and you.” This philosophy is evident in the bedding line which includes pale pastel crib sets, heirloom-like bassinets, and delicate Moses baskets.

See all the sweet, dreamy designs at www.kristaben.com

New Arrivals Specializes in… New Arrivals!

After all the basics of decorating a nursery are complete, one can’t forget the finishing touches to add a stylishly polished vibe. Whimsical wall hangings, soft luminous lighting, and hanging letters to spell out baby’s name complete the look that will welcome a family’s new arrival. Such adorable personal touches are available from New Arrivals, Inc.

Creator of New Arrivals, Tori Swaim got her start over a decade ago when she dreamed up an idea for a box to disguise those not-so-stylish yet always necessary baby wipes. She ingeniously created her fashionable Tori’s Hide-a-Wipe Boxes™, and since then has continued to produce other innovative nursery décor and accessories.

Coordinating color palettes, stripes, polka dots, and scalloped edges are just a few of the delightful touches of New Arrivals, Inc. Collections of frames, hanging wall letters, wastebaskets, bookholders, growth charts and much more combine for a shabby chic style while providing practical solutions to organizing baby necessities and displaying priceless memories.

Discover everything new from www.newarrivalsinc.com