How could Meghan and Harry decorate the new baby's nursery?

We are delighted that baby Sussex has arrived and we can’t help but wonder what his parents have planned for his nursery.

We have had some hints about Meghan’s interior design style.  In the days before Meghan met Harry, she had several photo shoots in her Toronto home and featured it on her Instagram post and so we got a sneak peek at how she likes to live.

We can see she likes the laid-back style typically associated with California. White linen comfy sofas and bedding and white flowing window dressings – but while she may love the cool sophistication of white –  is it the ideal colour for a nursery?

We’ve also spotted a few Boho elements – a Moroccan rug and sheepskin throws – which suggest she likes mixing textures and this is typical of the Danish hygge theme – cool, cosy and chic.  And so, if we assume she is using hygge in the nursery, we’ve taken a guess at what it may look like.

Feminist Meghan is unlikely to use traditional colours like blue for her son and it’s likely the room with be gender neutral.  Rather than white, it has been suggested that Meghan is using various shades of grey (using vegan paint) which as we have always said is a fabulous neutral colour. She may opt for wooden flooring also in grey and while a wood floor is practical it is not particularly warm.  However, we know Meghan likes sheepskin which will add texture and warmth and is perfect for warming baby toes.

White flowing window dressings are not great for babies and toddlers and she will probably opt for black out blinds - in dark grey.  She has also shown a preference for wicker and rattan and so there is sure to be some element of that in the room – perhaps a rattan rocking chair.

If there is not a sheepskin on the floor it may be found on said rocking chair so that mum and baby can snuggle up at feeding time.  Both Meghan and Harry are keen environmentalists and the main rug is likely to be made from 100% wool, arguably the most sustainable product they can buy.  In order to break up all the grey and to play to her love of boho – a beautiful bold kelim would be ideal.

She also loves metallic photo frames and so not doubt the room will be adorned with pictures of the new family as their baby reaches key milestones.

Finally, Harry is a keen techie and the couple are keen to install all the latest baby gadgets which may explain the £150,000 budget that has apparently been spent on the nursery.  For the rest of us mere mortals who may want to create a hygge nursery there are three golden rules:

1.      Use a neutral colour palette

2.      Cosy is key and so sheepskin and other shaggy or long pile rugs      are essential – on the floor or used as throws

3.      Don’t be afraid to use different textures to layer up that essential      cosiness.

What will Prince Louis nursery look like?

When it comes to decorating their new baby's nursery - Kate and William already have experience in making their latest arrival feel welcome.  However, tastes change and so what Kate loved for Prince George, she may re-think for Prince Louis. 

We have had a glimpse of life in the royal household and it's clear that clean, neutral lines are their preferred interiors look.  Another hint that they may love Scandi came when they couple were on their Scandinavian tour and they told Ikea's head of design how they had a few key pieces from the brand in Prince George's nursery. 

So, what are the key pieces for a Scandi nursery?

The basic furniture - cot, nursing chair, changing table, wardrobe and chest of drawers should be white.  

When we take about lighting, most interior blogs will advise letting in plenty of natural light but when it comes to a baby or toddlers room, you need to ensure that when it comes to nap time and bedtime, you block out as much light as possible.  Most retailers now sell black out blinds and curtains.

But we should remember that this is a baby’s nursery and so we don't want a total white out.  Babies and toddlers love primary colours and so adding pops of colour with well selected accessories will make the room fun and playful.

This could be on the bedding or found in favourite toys or books.

FrithRugs has some fabulous kids' rugs which feature bright colours that will liven up the netural room and which your baby and toddler will love.   From sailing boats to teddy bears, from flowers to fish, take a look at our kids' rugs to find inspiration for you baby, toddler and boys and girls.