40 Baby Room Ideas for Creating a Unique Nursery (2024)

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Updated on 07/05/23

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Designing a nursery is a fun project for expectant parents that can be as simple or elaborate as you care to make it. While the ultimate goal of any nursery design is to create a safe, welcoming, tranquil spot for your baby to sleep, play, and grow, it's important to remember that a baby room is as much for parents as it is for newborns, both from an aesthetic and a practical point of view.

While you can decorate a nursery in any style that you want, keep in mind that in the end it's just another room in your house, and should flow with the rest of your aesthetics and decor, and be a comfortable place for grown-ups to spend time in, too, with a comfortable chair for nursing and bonding, adequate storage, and a changing table that takes some of the sting out of that relentless chore. Most of all, a nursery should put a smile on your face, with colors, details, and decor that speaks to you.

Check out these inspiring ideas in a range of sizes and styles to help you create the baby room of your dreams that your newborn will surely grow to love.

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    Modern Eclectic

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    This baby room from Little Crown Interiors has a modern eclectic feel and an effortlessly laid back style, with natural tones, a mix of furniture styles, and lighthearted wall decor like an oversized initial and kid-friendly art.

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    Rainbow Room

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    Blogger Emma Chapman from A Beautiful Mess created a rainbow-tinted ode to joy in this sweet and simple baby room that came together with a few easy DIY touches that anyone could emulate, like multi-colored painted knobs on the changing table storage drawers. A patterned rug with a multi-colored geometric pattern adds a note of sophistication while remaining playful and fun.

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    Birch Trees

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    In this nursery from Dale Blumberg Interiors, classic Cole & Son black-and-white birch tree wallpaper lines the walls to create a storybook feel. An oversized floor lamp and a stuffed giraffe add a touch of whimsy, while a few subtle pops of color on accessories and bedding add warmth to the neutral tones of the room.

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    Geometric

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    This colorful, dynamic baby room from Chango & Co. has a modern feel with a retro vibe thanks to the geometric wall treatment in luminous shades of blue, green, and coral. A pale wood crib and arched bentwood bookshelf work beautifully against the refreshing, soft color to create an all-around feel-good space.

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    Vintage Eclectic

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    In this nursery from Erin Williamson Design, medium-toned gray walls have a grounding effect that creates a calming base for an eclectic assortment of whimsical vintage accessories like a wire hot air balloon-shaped chandelier, a thrift store pirate painting, a stuffed animal trophy head, a vintage rocking chair, and a red Persian-style rug. It all adds up to a timeless design that can easily transition into a child's room once the crib is swapped out for a bed.

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    Graphic Black and White

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    Interior designer Naomi Alon Coe of Little Crown Interiors used a bold, graphic palette of black and white for this contemporary nursery, demonstrating that you don't need color to create a stimulating design, and that there's no reason a nursery can't be just as sophisticated as any other room in the house.

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    Striped Ceiling

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    In this light and airy neutral-toned baby room in shades of taupe and white, Sissy + Marley Interior Design painted a bold striped ceiling to add just the right amount of playfulness and whimsy. The paint treatment helps to bring the high ceilings down a smidgen to make the room feel more cozy.

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    Dreamy

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    This old world style nursery from Courtney Davey at Tuft and Trim has tree mural wallpaper and a two-toned palette of soft and dreamy tones of pastel blue and white, creating a soft, dreamy, cloudlike backdrop for a room filled with traditional vintage-style furniture and lighting.

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    Midcentury Modern

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    This midcentury modern inspired nursery designed by Little Crown Interiors features baby furniture including a crib and changing table with clean lines and rich wood tones that is stylish enough to flow seamlessly with the style of the rest of the house. The room decor is kept neutral and natural, with white walls, metallic accents, and notes of greenery throughout.

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    Savage

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    Australian interior designer Nicole Rosenberg of Liberty Interiors created a fun, modern animal-themed nursery with graphic wallpaper, framed wall art, natural wood accents, and a mix of white, black and gray tones.

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    Hot Pink and Green

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    This room from The House That Lars Built has saturated Kelly green walls, a vintage yellow and orange light fixture, green-and-white checkered curtains, dark stained wood furniture, a white wingback armchair, and a scene-stealing checkerboard rug in shades of burgundy and scorching hot pink.

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    Reading Nook

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    In this baby room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, a dedicated reading corner includes a comfortable upholstered rocking chair, clear acrylic book display wall shelving, a stuffed animal trophy head to define the space, and a faux zebra rug.

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    To the Moon

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    This cosmic-inspired baby room from Leclair Decor has a simple neutral palette of black and white, patterned textiles, and framed prints of the moon keeping watch over the crib.

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    Colonial

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    The baby room in this Hudson River, NY Colonial from Becca Interiors has a vintage feel, with its printed wallpaper, velvet armchair, and aged palette of muted yellows and browns.

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    Room to Grow

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    This spacious baby room from Chango & Co. was designed to grow with the child. The designers chose black-and-white wallpaper that creates a dynamic feel, a modern changing table will easily transition into a dresser, installed a gallery wall of graphic prints, and added a row of low-slung shelving that is perfect for toys now but will last throughout childhood once the toys have been swapped out.

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    Jungle Book

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    This baby room from Kim Gordon Designslooks like a jungle book come to life, with walls covered in vividly illustrated wild animals and lush flora. Natural wood and rattan furniture are a perfect complement that keeps the focus on the animals.

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    Pink and Orange

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    The salmon pink ceiling in this nursery from Christina Kim Interior Design creates a warm rosy glow while a bright orange sideboard and geometric pattern rug add punch. The Venetian mirror is the kind of timeless investment piece that will become a signature element of the room as it changes and grows with the child.

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    Woodland

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    Cathie Hong Interiors used a soothing palette of green, white, and natural wood tones to create this comfortable modern nursery. Wallpaper sketched with woodland creatures, framed palm prints hanging over the crib, a patterned rug, a comfy armchair, and a bear-shaped hamper add just the right touch of whimsy while maintaining a serene and airy feel.

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    Neutral

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    This nursery from Mindy Gayer Design Co. sticks to a neutral palette of creamy shades of white and soft shades of black to create a serene gender-neutral feel. Plenty of textural elements add softness and interest, from the pompom wall hanging to the round Moroccan rug.

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    Light and Bright

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    This light and airy nursery from Chango & Co. has a white-on-white aesthetic that is calming and easy on the eyes. Textural and colorful accents like a neon yellow wall sconce add warmth and personality. Keeping the overall baby room white allows you to make small changes that have a big impact without renovating the entire space as the baby changes and grows.

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    Confetti

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    In this cheerful baby room from Little Crown Interiors, multi-colored confetti wallpaper covers the walls, providing a rainbow of accent color choices to pull from when decorating the rest of the room that can be changed up when the room needs a refresh without starting from scratch.

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    Coastal

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    One approach to decorating a nursery is to keep the design consistent with the rest of your home's decor, maintaining a sense of cohesion that also makes it easier to adapt the room as time passes. In this coastal baby room from Chango & Co., white painted shiplap walls, a curvy overstuffed armchair, light wood crib, and natural woven elements create a fresh and calming space for babies and parents alike.

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    Bubble Gum Pink

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    This theatrical nursery from Forbes + Masters embraces the power of pink, from the bubblegum pink ceiling to the curtains, rug, and bedding. Hints of dark gold add a royal touch, and contrasting gray calms things down a bit.

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    Neutral Territory

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    This compact nursery from Cathie Hong Interiors sticks to a clean neutral palette of whites and grays, with pale wood accents, and a few graphic touches on the alphabet rug and illustrated wallpaper, to keep it interesting and playful.

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    Poetic

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    This baby room from The House That Lars Built has pale robin's egg blue walls, a floating sailboat suspended from the ceiling, and a hand-painted pear tree and little red bird mural in an unexpected corner, the stuff of childhood dreams.

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    Boho Design

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    Blogger Elsie Larson from A Beautiful Mess added boho design touches to this free-spirited nursery design, with its patterned rug and wallpaper, colorful wall hanging, Moroccan leather pouf, and a tall wicker giraffe keeping watch by the window.

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    Scandi Noir

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    In this clean, modern nursery from Little Crown Interiors, a palette of black, white, and gray is softened with pale wood furniture and a touch of greenery. A matte black accent wall adds depth to the room and creates a soothing backdrop for a gallery wall above the crib, giving the smart contemporary baby room a surprisingly cozy feel.

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    Hand Painted Mural

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    In this Queens, NYC garden apartment baby room from AHG Interiors, a hand-painted mural featuring animals and hot air balloons adds whimsy and enchantment to an otherwise cookie cutter space.

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    Twins

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    In this twins' nursery from Forbes + Masters, wrap-around forest scene wallpaper creates a storybook atmosphere that adds whimsy to the neutral-toned space.

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    Teepee

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    This baby room from Mel Bean Interiors uses a play of patterns from the wallpapered ceiling to the rug and bedding, while graphic black accents on the windows and around the ceiling border add graphic interest, and a black teepee and tassel wall hanging over the crib adds playfulness.

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    Bold Stripes

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    In this baby room from Mindy Gayer Design Co., a taupe and gray palette includes bold horizontal striped wallpaper, a weathered wood crib and matching storage cubbies, plenty of soft textiles, and pale blue accents to freshen it up.

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    Silver Tones

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    This traditional style nursery from Jules Interiors has a tonal palette of pale gray walls and complementary silvery accents like framed art and a vintage style mirror, while elegant drapery and comfortable furnishings give the baby room a soigné feel.

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    Blue and White

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    This spacious nursery from Mindy Gayer Design Co. has soft blue-and-white printed wallpaper, white textiles, and a baby-sized table and chairs that will come in handy for playtime as the child grows.

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    Southwestern

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    In this sunny nursery from McCall Dulkys of Interiors By McCall, coral paint on the wainscotting, a natural wood crib, and a tall fate-tempting cactus give the room an easy breezy Southwestern-inspired feel that feels fresh and modern.

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    Brown and White and Animal All Over

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    In this animal-themed baby room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, animal-themed art, wall sconces, rugs, and toys create a nursery jungle atmosphere rendered in calming sepia tones of brown and white.

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    Juju Hat

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    This neutral-toned baby room from Leclair Decor has an airy, feminine feel, with soft gold printed wallpaper, a tall vase of branches, and a white feathered juju hat decorating the wall above the crib.

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    Minimalist

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    This minimalist nursery from Cathie Hong Interiors features soft shades of white and furniture with clean, simple lines. But the designer added quiet decorative accents that warm the space, such as framed illustrations, wood toys, and a pink table lamp on the changing table.

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    Navy

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    This simple nursery from The Posh Home features wainscotting painted dark navy around the lower half of the room, graphic patterned wallpaper on top, and a framed giraffe print hanging over the crib.

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    Sophisticated Floral

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    In this baby room from interior Claire Staszak of Centered by Design, dark floral wallpaper in shades of black, pink, and red, crisp white paint, elegant furniture and lighting, and framed ballerina art above the crib creates a sophisticated and refined nursery feel.

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    Book Nook

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    Sissy + Marley Interior Design carved an adorable book nook out of a corner of this NYC baby room. A whimsical toy trophy head mounted on the wall defines the space, wall-mounted shelving displays books, and two tiny stools stand by waiting for baby to grow tall enough to use them while looking adorable in the meantime.

40 Baby Room Ideas for Creating a Unique Nursery (2024)

FAQs

How to design a baby nursery room? ›

A successful nursery design of any size has distinct zones for sleeping, changing, nursing, and playing. Measure your space, and make practical decisions about the best and safest areas to locate the room's essential furniture: the crib, changing table, and a comfortable rocking chair or glider for nursing.

What should a nursery children's room look like? ›

Must-haves for a baby room include essential furniture such as a crib, changing table, and a rocking chair or glider for feeding and bonding. Add a soft area rug for the baby to play on, sufficient storage, and window treatments such as roller shades and/or curtains to help your baby fall asleep.

How do you make a pretty nursery? ›

  1. Swap in Playful Hardware. Hilary Matt. ...
  2. Create a Cozy Alcove. ...
  3. Let It Double as a Guest Room. ...
  4. Add Decorative Paneling. ...
  5. Look to the Color Wheel. ...
  6. Add Color Through Artwork. ...
  7. Paint a Mural. ...
  8. Give Yourself a Corner Too.
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What room is best for a nursery? ›

I would suggest a room closest to Mom and Dad's! Ideally not south-facing. As south-facing rooms tend to get very hot in the summer, usually have larger windows that can make the room cooler in the winter. Another reason is the amount of sunlight that comes through.

How to make a kids room magical? ›

Nothing says magical like adding some fairy lights into the space. Draped around a canopy, over a teepee, in a reading nook, etc. Tip: make sure to keep wires/batteries out of reach of children and turn them off when not in use to avoid overheating.

How to style a kids room? ›

Kids Bedroom, School of Thought 1: Don't decorate exclusively to one gender. Paint the walls using neutral paint colours, like beige or gray, and infuse colour using wall decals. Steer away from patterned or brightly coloured bedding.

What makes an excellent nursery? ›

Facilities will vary considerably from nursery to nursery, but a well-maintained outdoor area or garden that has been designed with babies or children in mind provides opportunities for sensory play and learning. Fresh air and sunshine also promote healthy development and help children to sleep better at night.

What to put on nursery walls? ›

33 Nursery Wall Decor Ideas: Cute Designs, Decor & Wallpaper
  • Keep It Timeless With a Classic Clock. ...
  • Stylize Your Lighting. ...
  • Create an Installation With Framed Wallpaper. ...
  • Go Wild With an Animal Theme. ...
  • Age-Down Adult Inspiration. ...
  • Keep Their Head in the Clouds. ...
  • Create Continuity. ...
  • Branch Out With a Garland.

How to decorate a nursery cheaply? ›

Decorate plain walls with stencils, decals (which are cheap and easy to remove once your child outgrows them) or even your own handprints. Use attractive toys as display items on bare shelves. Décor and storage? Talk about an automatic win-win.

How big does a baby room need to be? ›

“Providers must meet the following indoor space requirements where indoor activity in a building(s) forms the main part of (or is integral) to the provision: Children under two years: 3.5m² per child. Two-year-olds: 2.5m² per child.

How big should a nursery room be? ›

Popular room sizes for nurseries typically range from an 8x10 to a 10x12 room, although there are other sizes and shaped rooms out there. As for size, small rugs like 3x3's can work as wonderful accent pieces or you can work your way up to large 8x10/9x12 rugs to fill the entire room.

What is Montessori baby room? ›

The Montessori nursery respects Baby's development at every turn, creating a nurturing and clutter-free space to learn, grow, and have lots of fun. Here are some easy ways you can achieve this type of room in your home.

When should I start my baby in a nursery room? ›

When should I start setting up a nursery for my baby? Most people regard the second trimester as the best time to start setting up the nursery. At this stage in your pregnancy, you should hopefully be over the morning sickness and fatigue but will still be able to move around with relative ease and comfort.

When should I start setting up the baby nursery? ›

The Right Time To Start

Yes, your little one may stay in your room for the first few months of their life, but the'll eventually move to their nursery once they start growing. As such, the best time to start setting up your nursery is during the second trimester of pregnancy.

How to design a nursery closet? ›

Invest in Nursery Closet Organization Basics
  1. Baby-sized hangers.
  2. Clothing rod(s)
  3. Drawer dividers or small open-top containers for inside drawers.
  4. Risers or display system for shoes.
  5. Boxes and bins for bulky, odd-shaped, or less attractive items.
  6. Labels for items you can't see from the outside.

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