Soha Ali Khan’s most important room in the house is daughter Inaaya’s nursery. Interior decorator Tapur Chatterji is responsible for designing Inaaya’s super cuter nursery. The pink walls and a white cot, decorated with star shaped cushions with dim lights made the set-up look beautiful, comfortable and soothing for the new born.

And that’s they key for you. Don’t get carried away with color schemes and fabrics. Keep in mind that much of what makes a baby’s room special is all the living and growing that happens there: the midnight feedings and the bedtime books and the nap battles.

Follow these tips to create a safe and simple space that will have everything you need –

Classis Themes

Sure it’s tempting to come up with an incredibly specific theme that requires every piece in the room to coordinate, but give yourself a bit more flexibility. When you choose a paint color, look for something classic that doesn’t feel too baby specific. And instead of painting a mural or details on the walls, use something that is easy to remove like wall decals. There are plenty of options that’ll work for a girl’s room or a boy’s room or both. For baby’s safety, use a water-based paint with low or no VOCs, and make sure to paint with good ventilation.

Plan for Storing Essentials

Make sure everything you could possibly need is within easy reach of the changing table. Think of diapers, wipes, more wipes, changing table covers, laundry hamper, poop bucket (i.e. your diaper disposal system), burp cloths, a pacifier, etc. The last thing you want to do is step away from the baby and risk him rolling off because you need to grab something clean to slide under his butt post-poop explosion.

Choose the furniture wisely

Sure there are tons of options when it comes to baby bedding. But simple is best. Try to get as many pieces that will convert into toddler-friendly furniture, like a changing table that becomes a regular dresser. One smart solution to saving a new mom’s sanity is incorporating a daybed or sofa into the nursery decor. This extra seating can serve as a comfortable spot to sit with your little one or to crash on those extra-difficult nights.

Avoid clutter.

You’ll be carrying a baby back and forth in the middle of the night and a misplaced chair (or playmat, toy, book, etc.) can be brutal to trip over when you’re not expecting it. On this note, make sure you have lots of functional storage space so you have easy places to tuck things when you’re done using them, instead of leaving them scattered on the floor.