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Nursery Decorating Countdown
A weekly countdown for getting your home ready for baby, from
picking a theme to finding the perfect crib.
weeks 20-23
Gather Inspiration
Create an inspiration board on Pinterest to narrow
down the look and feel of your nursery.
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weeks 20-23
Ask Our Experts
Schedule a free in-home or in-store
consultation with our Design Crew to create
a floor plan and more.
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weeks 20-23
Prep the Room
Now is the perfect time to paint or wallpaper the
nursery and clean or refinish the floors.
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weeks 24-27
Add Decor to
Your Registry
Once you've picked out your
color
palette, register
for the extras—bedding, window treatments, a rug
and lighting.
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weeks 24-27
Order Furniture
Pick out key items like the crib, changing table
and nursery chair. (And keep in mind: Custom
orders will take a little bit longer to arrive.)
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weeks 28-30
Designate Safe
Spaces for Baby
Make sure your little one has a safe
place to sleep, play and grow.
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weeks 28-30
Get Organized
Prep the nursery with bins, baskets
and shelving for easy access.
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weeks 28-30
Put the Finishing
Touches on the Room
Arrange the furniture, wash all linens
and hang any wall decor.
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weeks 31-36
Purchase Final
Baby Essentials
Get any last-minute items like
clothes, frames and baby blankets.
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weeks 31-36
Set Up a Bassinet
in Your Room
Create a small space close-by for the first few
months with your newborn.
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