A room for the nursery...

So, since this will be our first child we have two vacant (ok, semi-vacant) rooms that either could be our child's room.

Our first option is currently being used as our office. Once I am done with school we will be moving the computer out to our new desk that is in the living room. Here are the pros and cons to the office becoming the nursery.

Pros:
- It has hardwood floors, so when there are messes to be cleaned up it will not soak into the carpet

Cons:
- This room is right next to the living room, kitchen and entry way (meaning it may be too loud for the baby if we have company over and the baby is trying to sleep)
- Our only phone jack is in this room which means that there will always be a phone in here. I think the volume can be turned off, but it will still have to be in here.
- It is the furthest room from our bedroom. Now, our house isn't that big so it's not that far, but I think it still deserves to be on the con list.
- The hardwood makes the room a little cooler, which won't be good around the winter time.
- There is no shade from the sun, so during the summers the afternoon sun makes the room blazing hot!


Option #2 is currently being used as a guest room, and I have full use of the closet because our closets aren't big enough to hold both of our clothes in one.

Pros:
- It is right across from our room, so when the baby wakes in the middle of the night we'd be about 10-15 feet away
- It is located in the back corner of our house, so it would be away from all of the noise and traffic when we have visitors over
- It does not get as much sun in the room because of the 3 huge trees we have in our backyard, so it won't be as hot in the summers
- It has carpet in the room, which could keep the room warmer during the winters

Cons:
- There is carpet, so most messes with require cleaning the carpet (although a nice big throw rug could be an alternative to protect the carpet)



Also, both rooms need to be painted so that would be a con for both.

For those of you who plan on visiting us for a few days or longer, no need to worry because whichever room we don't use for the nursery will be a guest room. So we will still be able to accommodate your sleeping needs. :) We also have a bed set up in the basement, so if there are more than 2 of you, it will not be a problem.

I think after writing the pros and cons of each room, the answer is pretty clear, but if you're willing to humor me I'd still love to hear your opinions.