Top Secret Modern Nursery Design Tips The Experts DON'T Want You To Know

Now that you have read and understand the fundamentals of modern nursery design, you have all the basic principals to start turning your baby room into an eclectic wonderland. Just to recap, the major characteristics for a contemporary nursery are to:

• Get rid of clutter
• Keep it simple
• Use neutral colors with bold accents
• Create space with multifunctional baby furniture
• Opt for unique, DIY decor

The next step is to introduce the design elements that top nursery stylist do not want to share with you. We went undercover and asked the experts on some contemporary design techniques that will help create a truly unique and stylish nursery. Don't let anyone know we are spilling the beans, but here are the top secret modern design trends for 2013:

Stylish Baby Furniture

Experts say splurge on modern style baby cribs (honest!). Since it is the focal point of the nursery and your child's most important baby furniture piece, choose a stylish baby crib that has unique, simplistic lines and is multifunctional. Once you've picked your favorite baby crib, get a matching changing table/dresser to carry out a consistent furniture design throughout the nursery. Popular brand names include Babyletto, Oeuf, and Nurseryworks.

Working With Texture

Adding texture to your nursery design is a great way to add subtle contrast to a neutral platform. Textured items usually consist of natural materials like course or uniquely stitched fabrics, woods, rocks, metalics or glass. You want to have a 10:4:2 ratio of smooth, textured and course. Some examples are embroidered baby bedding, linen curtains, wood wall art and metallic decor.

Traditional Made Modern

This is where vintage meets contemporary. Because modern d‚cor consists of unique styles, you can introduce nuances of vintage style d‚cor or baby furniture to your nursery palette. Bits of traditional decor are a great way to also add texture as well!

Chevron, Not The Gas Station

A chevron pattern looks like a series of V's that are laid out in a row. It is a bold and modern pattern that makes a strong impact against a neutral background. Some suggestions on where to use chevron patterns are for baby bedding, curtains, or even a floor rug.

Window Treatments

Dressing up your windows is a must for modern nursery design. Even if you place a simple valance above the window, it is still better than having none at all. Window treatments draw attention to the natural light source in the nursery and create a nice, vertical flow.

Floor Rugs

A nice floor rug for the nursery is a wonderful piece that ties everything together. Pick a design that matches your accent color and place next to the baby crib and changing table/dresser. The larger the floor rug, the bigger the accent.

So now you have in your possession the top secret modern design elements that experts do not want you to know. Design at your will, but only pass this information on to those who desperately want to know.