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I think putting a toddler bed or a chair in there for a reading nook or nap place is okay. I think sleeping in a closet is not a great idea for young children if they have access to better air circulation.

we need some germs to get by but if washing out a washing machine makes people comfortable, that's cool too. this article is for people concerned, saying "gee, i wonder if there are more germs in my house i can clean out." and not so much those who are comfortable with their routine. i'm going to wash my washing machine at least once, now that i've read this (as i've never done it before). and now i know how to do it. =) thanks.

i painted my daughter's nursery soft brown because i liked it. gifts were pink so they just sat around lovely. despite a gender-neutral upbringing she decides at three she wants to exist in only purple. so she moves to a new purple room and son is born into brown room. he is attracted to blue and trains and purses (for fashionable practicality of carrying more trains, i'm sure).

imo there's nothing wrong with my story or this lovely post. children will grow into who they ought to be regardless of how long we fret over nursery decor. thanks for heads up on harmonious color combinations. they really are lovely.

More lovin' for Hemnes (yay Philly-Mommas, too!). We have the 8 Drawer and the nightstands in our room. Daughter has the 3 Drawer.

When we're ready for our "grown up" furniture (when babies get out of our bed!), we're pushing the 8 drawer and a nightstand to little girl and the 3 drawer shifts with a nightstand to little(er) boy. We also added white billy bookcases to each room to keep their favorite toys and books. Strong, sturdy, minimal. Love it!

-Paint walls a warm neutral
-Sand cabinet faces and doors, Paint white
-New hardware (Ikea- recommend black knobs)
-Declutter
-New Faucet - Something simple and modern
-Tension rod and pocket valance - sew a hem and pocket on vertical striped fabric coordinating with wall color, hang over sink between cabinets
-New set of dish rags and towels to match
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If you've got more to spend, I'd go for a new countertop. Ikea has a ton of inexpensive ones including wood. Just to brighten it up.

Good luck.