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Measure the Room
Measure the length and width of the room, along with doorways, windows, closets and any other fixed features that will affect furniture placement.
Nursery Layout Guide
Bungle Nursery Cribs
Design a Nursery That Works.
A beautiful nursery starts with a thoughtful layout. Learn how to position your crib, furniture, changing area and seating so the room feels comfortable, functional and easy to move through.
Start Here
Start With a Plan
Before choosing furniture or deciding where everything will go, take a moment to understand the room itself. A thoughtful layout begins with the space you already have.
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Identify Fixed Features
Take note of windows, doors, heating and cooling vents, outlets and other features that cannot be moved.
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Think About Movement
Imagine how you will move through the room during everyday routines such as feeding, changing, dressing and settling your baby.
The Four Essential Zones
Think of the Nursery in Zones, Not Furniture
Breaking the room into functional zones makes it easier to decide where each piece of furniture belongs and helps the nursery feel organized instead of crowded.
Zone 01
Sleep
Make the crib the visual and functional anchor of the room. Keep the surrounding area simple, calm and easy to access.
Zone 02
Changing
Keep diapering supplies close to the changing area so everyday care is convenient and everything you need is within easy reach.
Zone 03
Comfort
Create a comfortable place for feeding, rocking, reading and quiet moments with your baby.
Zone 04
Storage
Use dressers, shelves, baskets and other storage solutions to keep clothing, linens, diapers and everyday essentials organized.
One of the Most Important Decisions
Position the Crib Thoughtfully
Start with the crib and build the room around it. Look for a location that keeps the sleep area calm and accessible while leaving comfortable space for the other essential zones of the nursery.
Everyday Movement
Leave Room to Move
A nursery should feel easy to move through, especially during those moments when you are carrying a baby, changing a diaper or moving from one part of the room to another.
Before You Finalize the Layout
Walk Through the Room
Before everything is in place, take a moment to walk through the nursery and consider how the room will work during everyday routines.
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Can You Move Easily?
Make sure there are comfortable pathways between the major furniture pieces.
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Is Everything Accessible?
Think about whether the things you use most often are easy to reach when caring for your baby.
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Does the Room Feel Balanced?
Avoid concentrating too much furniture in one area of the room.
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Does It Work for Your Routine?
Picture yourself using the room at different times of day and adjust the layout around those routines.
A Thoughtful Layout Makes Everything Easier.
Your nursery does not have to be large or perfect. With thoughtful planning, the right furniture and a layout that works for your family, you can create a space that feels comfortable, organized and ready for baby's arrival.
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