A nursery area in the master bedroom is useful if you do not have a separate nursery room in the home. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends placing your newborn in a crib or bassinet in your bedroom; this arrangement may also be best for your baby's safety. Fitting a crib and all of your baby's items into an already full master bedroom proves challenging, however. A little creative rearrangement and space-saving storage allows you to share your room successfully with your baby.
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Measure the master bedroom and closet. Measure all of the existing furniture in the room and any open areas.
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Inspect your current furniture arrangement to look for spaces that might fit a crib. Determine if you need all of your existing furniture or can remove some items, such as a bookshelf, television or lounging chairs. Consider a walk-in closet as the crib location if you have plenty of room in it.
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Measure the crib’s dimensions to determine the location without moving the crib all over the room. Select a location that is easily accessible without interrupting the flow of the room. Rearrange your furniture as necessary to fit in the crib.
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Purchase plastic storage totes with lids that fit underneath the crib and your bed. Look for storage with rollers on the bottom for easier retrieval.
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Install shelves on the wall for storage of small baby necessities that doesn’t take up valuable floor space. Place baskets on the shelves to hold smaller items.
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Install a lower closet rod in your master closet to hold your baby’s clothing. Add a small set of plastic drawers in the closet for smaller baby clothes that you don't want to hang, or designate one of your dresser drawers for baby clothes.
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Set up a room divider by the crib if your baby is easily distracted by other action in the room. A curtain suspended from the ceiling is another divider option.
Tip
Cut a large piece of paper or cardboard the same dimensions as the crib. Use it as a template to experiment with different room arrangements. Place the paper on the floor in a potential location so you can see how much floor space the crib will take. If the sleeping arrangements are temporary, consider a bassinet or co-sleeper bed to take up less space.
