So often we find nurseries in neutral tones, but this baby’s room embraces soft and cheery pastels. Sheer blush curtains hang on a window with blackout shades, and across the room on the crib wall is a scattered mural of mint polka dots. On the floor is a similar matching rug, and pieces of wall art that include both blush and mint are placed evenly around the room. You can mimic this look by finding complementary colors that speak to you and using them as a bright color theme to inspire your decor.
30 Fun Baby Room Ideas To Welcome Your Bundle of Joy
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Published: July 18, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
Planning and decorating a nursery can be one of the most exciting experiences in welcoming a new baby into the world, though it can be challenging to plan for a human you haven’t met yet. With that in mind, it’s important to explore numerous baby room ideas like these to get your creative juices flowing.
Baby rooms are taking on so many new faces beyond the simple blue, pink, and yellow pastels of nurseries past. Within the modern design scene of our day, they are becoming very calming and serene spaces, meant to create a peaceful environment for your little one. Within that though, there is plenty of room for pretty animal prints, shapes, or floral patterns to keep things fun and lighthearted. Whether you’re more of a traditionalist or like the contemporary bohemian or farmhouse designs of our day, there is something for everyone in this group of beautifully curated interiors.
02 of Cottage-inspired Baby Room
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This baby room resembles a mountainous retreat with rustic wood shiplap, distressed shutters that hang on the wall, a black crib, and a teepee set up with a cowhide mat. A teepee like this is a creative idea because when your child moves from the infant to toddler stage it gives them somewhere to sit and play in their special room. Complete the look with a vintage painting to hang above the crib and your rustic paradise is all set.
03 of Baby Room Ideas With a Fireplace
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The old home in this photograph boasts an antique fireplace with blue mosaic stone. Though not a typical element found in a modern nursery, it looks so sophisticated underneath the darling artwork and stuffed animals that have been selected to sit around it. The walls are done in a soft beige, with a mountainous mural that extends through the bed wall and around the room. Hand-painted murals like this are so unique and purposeful, and if you have a hand for them, they can be a beautiful addition to your child’s room.
04 of Farmhouse-inspired Girl’s Nursery
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A swirly gray area rug rests beneath an adorable mint crib with light pink accents. Just above is a farmhouse-inspired plank board with a prairie landscape accentuated by a strand of pom garland. Beside the crib is an ever-popular teepee, but if you look closely you’ll see the top of the teepee frame is home to a variety of little girl hair bows. This is the perfect scene for someone that adores modern farmhouse decor and wants to apply it to a nursery setting.
05 of Farmhouse-inspired Boy Nursery
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Hanging wallpaper on the far end of the room is a great way to create the illusion of a larger space because it draws your eye through the entirety of the space, lengthening what you see. The designer selected a light gray and white gingham print to go along with the farmhouse theme of tractors and cows spread sporadically through the room. A unique touch is the hardwood floors that have been painted gray which match the faux galvanized metal awnings that hang over the windows.
06 of Pretty Patterned Curtains
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If you aren’t committed to changing the wall color in your baby’s room, consider selecting a pretty patterned curtain with colorful florals to dress up the entire space. The walls are a light gray color to match the dresser beside a white crib. A decorative straw basket with easy-to-access linens rests on top of the dresser, a must for all baby rooms.
07 of Neutral Nursery With Blush Accents
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A little bit of color can go a long way, as the blush accents in this nursery demonstrate. What was once a room dedicated to neutral colors to complement the giraffe decor has now been elevated by a circular shag blush rug, a rose-colored throw blanket, pink fabric bins, and a homemade crib bumper. What’s great about accent fabrics is that they can be easily switched out seasonally, or annually in the case of another child on the way.
08 of Coastal-style Baby Room
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Natural colors and textures define this serene space with nods to coastal decor. The woven baskets look so modern and chic placed next to the crib besides a creamy reclining chair. To add a bit of color to the room, the homeowner painted an old dresser a deep green color to complement the tree that stands in the corner of the room. You can replicate this look in your home by sticking with neutral furniture pieces and selecting rugs, baskets, and blankets with natural woven fibers and textures.
09 of Mid-century Boho Color Palette
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As mid-century color schemes and designs come back in style, this designer embraced the trend by stenciling half the wall with orange moons just above a simplistic oak crib. A complementary artistic half-circle stands out on the wall adjacent to the crib also painted in the same orange. On the floor is a textured white and black rug that pairs with the polka-dot pillow throw pillow.
10 of Neutrally-inspired Modern Nursery
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Green board and batten walls have been a very popular selection for boy nurseries of the present. The dark undertones almost act as a neutral against the combination of light and dark furniture that surrounds it, and the panels add so much texture to an otherwise petite room. This designer selected a light oak crib, black nightstand, and gray recliner that creates a comfortable corner for day and night snuggles.
11 of Wilderness Vibes and Shiplap Baby Room Ideas
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White shiplap, the ever-so-popular trend, is still making its way through our interiors. Here it is used to line the wall behind a wrought iron black crib with blue sheets. A wilderness vibe is incorporated with three images of a buck, bear, and moose that hang on the wall. If you find yourself wanting to personalize your space to reflect your family’s interests, a homemade quilt like the one featured here achieves that perfectly by paying homage to every child’s favorite magical hero, Harry Potter.
12 of Bold Nursery Color Palette
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If the pastels of the baby room’s past just don’t do it for you, consider this combination of dark blue paint with mustard accents. It’s bold, but so beautiful. The area rug combines both colors, the perfect inspiration for the yellow window curtains and blue walls that rests above a white beadboard wall. To further tie in the color theme, a wooden art piece with mountain tops hangs above a petite gray crib besides a mobile of gray, white, and yellow pom poms.
13 of Moody Boy’s Room Design
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This baby boy’s room is just about ready to welcome his arrival. Chair rail trim separates dark gray paint from the white color that surrounds the top half of the room. One of the most understated elements of the room, however, is the Persian rug that covers most of the floor. It’s a soft maroon color that blends so well with the vintage dresser and black crib. If you aren’t happy with the flooring selection in your nursery, finding a rug with the right dimensions to fill the entire room is a grand idea.
14 of Baby Room With Striped Accent Wall
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Bold prints define this baby boy’s room between the stripes on the wall and the chevron basket that rests on the dresser. As a personal touch, three hanging signs with the child’s initials hang above the bed in wooden frames. To accompany that is a unique farmhouse-inspired light with a real candle holder that extends from the ceiling in the corner of the room. Replicate this look in your home with the help of a striped wallpaper or painting template.
15 of Glam Farmhouse Nursery
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Because wallpaper is so incredibly popular right now, using a sheet as an accent on a crib wall is a great idea, especially with the peel-and-stick kind that is sweeping the internet. This designer chose a bright teal and pink floral paper with peonies and roses to accentuate a bright white metal crib. A lamp stands just beside the bed, and a whimsical beaded chandelier hangs from the ceiling to match the straw basket on the floor.
16 of Checkerboard Board and Batten Wall
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Board and batten walls take on so many meanings, and one way to incorporate this design trend in your home is by following the checkerboard pattern that acts as an accent wall behind a gray crib. Instead of a wall of half panels, the squares move across the entire wall, creating a great deal of texture. A custom circular nameplate personalizes the scene, next to a modern gray rocking chair. These simple gender neutral colors could easily be reused for a girl baby in the future if necessary.
17 of Cool-toned Gray Nursery
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Gray undertones can be so dreamy and calming. This bright nursery is bathed in daylight that is welcomed by gray walls, a tufted gray recliner, and a bright white crib. The simple color palette helps the dark hardwood floors stand out even more, which accentuates the maturity and character of the home. Get this look by simplifying your nursery approach and sticking to light and bright neutrals.
18 of Traditional Pink Nursery
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If you’re a traditionalist, there is nothing wrong with a simple pink-and-white nursery. A few modern elements have been incorporated to spruce up the classic theme like the dropped wicker light fixture in the center of the room, the personalized nameplate above the crib, and the textured oriental rug on the floor. Besides those items, the remaining decor in the room is timeless including the white dresser and crib, and standard gray rocking chair that rests in the corner of the room.
19 of Bright White Nursery With Medium Brown Accents
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Simplify to beautify- that is the theme represented here in this modern, neutral nursery. White walls and drapes bathe the room in a dreamy glow on top of rich brown hardwood floors. Bohemian accents like the woven light fixture, wooden name board, and circular fringe tapestry create visual interest against the white while keeping the overall aura of the room very uncomplicated and clean.
20 of Subtle Star Wars Theme Baby Boy Room
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There is nothing more exciting than sharing what we love with our children. These parents accomplished that here through the Star Wars prints that create a gallery wall over a white dresser. On the floor is a woven vintage-style rug in blue and orange to offset the black-and-white color theme surrounding the remainder of the room.
21 of Feisty Red Bohemian Nursery
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If you’re wanting to include a pop of color in your Bohemian nursery, go for it, but do it boldly! The result is something so fresh and beautiful as this baby room with a bright red area rug proves perfectly. To balance the business of the floor decor, the designers selected an equally as prominent geometric wallpaper to highlight the top half of the wall between a reclaimed wood shelf and board and batten design.
22 of DIY Crib Closet Organization
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If you’re looking to increase the square footage of your nursery in a way that doesn’t require major demolition, consider taking the closet doors off of the closet and creating a crib closet. The curtain rod can be removed, and sturdy shelves easily hang on the back wall for storage. For added flair, build a shiplap or paneled wall behind for texture, and store the dresser nearby for easy access. The room will instantly appear bigger, and they’ll be more space for playtime.
23 of Bohemian Safari Theme Nursery
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Much more subtle in comparison to the safari theme above is this nursery with Bohemian vibes. A unique beaded chandelier hangs from the ceiling above a two-tone crib, a rocking wicker bassinet, and a mid-century rocking chair. Safari animals are pulled in through the gallery wall with colorful animals highlighted by gold frames. All of this is put together with the leafy green tree that enrobes the room in a natural Bohemian style.
24 of Accent Blanket Ladder on Wainscoted Wall
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It is impossible to have too many blankets in a nursery, and a great organizational method for them is a blanket ladder that can casually stand off in the corner. It ensures that blankets are accessible for the crib, or for the changing table which are both adjacent to its placement. This one in particular looks great on a tan wainscoted wall for a neutral nursery theme.
25 of Baby Room With Vibrant Blue Oriental Rug
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This baby room features a crib set against the white wall with board and batten wainscoting, while the wooden floor is adorned with a vibrant blue oriental rug. Woven baskets and a blanket ladder provide plenty of storage space for stuffed animals and clothes.
26 of Nursery Design With Corner Crib
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A crib that extends from the corner of the room opens up the possibilities to the decorative items that can hang above. Orienting the bed this way allows for decorative canopies, or in this case, hanging plants to extend above the crib. The entire room is bathed in bright white paint with a black wrought iron crib accompanied by blush curtains and bedding. The look is complete with a vintage crystal chandelier in the center of the room.
27 of Elated Elephants Baby Room
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Elephants are so adorable and versatile, whether in a boy or girl’s room depending on the other accent colors you choose to accompany our fun-loving friend. The white shuttered curtains in this space establish the perfect setup for the rustic barn door that stands behind a creamy white crib. On the barn door is a sleeping elephant head with a gold crown that ties in immaculately with the printed sheets.
28 of Buckets of Bunnies in Baby Room
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Using animals to inspire your girl or boy nursery is a fun way to create a unique and tangible theme. This mother chose bunnies to set the stage for the entire room, and adorable profiles of the front and back of a bunny’s body hang above the crib with a centered wreath and beaded garland. A handwoven basket rests on the floor in front of a white crib with pink sheets, and you guessed it, houses an adorable stuffed animal bunny.
29 of Safari-themed Baby Room
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Because animal themes can be so crucial in the development of language for young children, covering their room with safari animals is a great way to get their object recognition muscles going! A gallery wall filled with giraffes, elephants, tigers, and zebras hangs over a white board and batten wall with a warm gray accent color. To continue the theme, a natural woven light fixture extends from the ceiling above a spotted area rug.
30 of Bohemian Themed Nursery with Accent Wall
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This bohemian-themed nursery features a cactus decal accent wall, styled with a baby name in black lettering. A white crib is centered under the name sign and styled with a soft white throw. A geometric black and white area rug adds to the bohemian style.
