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Sharing a room with baby: 8 space-saving ideas



Keep it simple

If you’re tight on space, try using a neutral palate to maximize space and make the room appear larger. The photo above shows a room without clutter, making it easier to live in cramped quarters.
Read more: Controlling the chaos: Tips to a clutter-free home>
Photo: Ikea via Pinterest
Use curtains for privacy

Sheer curtains, like the ones shown above, may not seem that private. But what they lack in opaqueness, they offer in light billowy affects causing the room to seem airy. They’re easy to install and a minimum investment, perfect for temporarily dividing space between sleepy new parents and the sweet babe’s digs.
Read more: IKEA hacks: 10 budget-friendly furniture DIYs>
Photo: On To Baby via Pinterest Lay down a rug

A rug can divide the room?allowing parents to keep their tranquil setting while acting as a divider from baby. Plus, a rug can absorb sounds, making it safe for tiptoeing (literally) around baby’s sleep schedule. If you wish to make an investment, purchase a high-end rug in a neutral shade that will work with varying colour schemes and patterns and will last for years to come.
Read more: Co-sleeping: Three in the bed>
Photo: A Bit of Sunshine via Pinterest
Use nooks and alcoves

Provided your closet is safe and sturdy, try creating a little nook for baby in an emptied alcove. This works well for cribs or change tables alike. Easily convert your closet back when baby has graduated to their own room.
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