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Shutters painted inSpring Breeze, from£159 per sq m,California ShuttersCosmo fitted sheet,£35; pillow, £25;blanket, £59; basket,£59; bumpers £35for six, all Olli EllaKids need room to grow but thenursery will probably be one ofthe smallest rooms in the house,which makes choosing the rightstyle even more important. Don’t feel likeyou have to go for a classic blue or pinkscheme, or even a neutral beige if you’renot sure what you’re expecting. Designsfor childrens’ rooms of this age can bebold and exciting, yet stylish and sleek.When it comes to decorating the walls,colour-blocking paint in a neutral roomcan work really well. Plus it can easily bechanged or updated as they grow. Trycircles, stripes, squares, clouds or zigzags- anything goes! Themed wallpapers arealso a good idea, and the latest designs aremore beautiful than ever, whether you wantdinosaurs, trains, ballerinas or butterflies.Alternatively, go for fun wall stickers, asthey’re easy to remove when the childgets older. Do remember, with all thegorgeous accessories on offer, it’s easy toget carried away – try to keep it simpleand decide on a single focus early on.Multifunctional ideasWhen it comes to furniture, select yourmain pieces before you start decorating.Often parents tend to choose a colourFrom newborns to toddlers – get the basicsright so the room grows with themTop tips for aNURSERY