Gone are the days when you only had two choices for nursery colors. Thankfully, creating an elegant and simple design for your new baby has never been more popular. With creamy white walls and natural textures in the wicker baskets and jute rug in this adorable room, you can see why many parents are choosing to focus on simple decorations. This peaceful space is perfect to welcome your baby home.
24 Earth Tone Nursery Inspirations for a Timeless Look
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Published: December 20, 2023
Updated: December 12, 2023
Trends will always come and go, but an earth tone nursery is a look that will last for years. This gorgeous neutral design is soft and subtle and is the perfect backdrop to all different décor styles. From the earliest days at home with their sleepless nights to the changing whims and fancies of the most demanding preschooler, this style will endure through all the ups and downs the years will hold.
Perhaps even more beneficial is the ability to quickly update the look of the room with some simple accessories for an entirely new aesthetic. If you want to add some soft color accents, start with wall decals or a feature wall that will draw your attention without the effort and expense of an entire room makeover. Don’t forget to incorporate natural fabrics, potted plants, and complementary earthy shades for a timelessly stylish and classic bedroom you won’t regret.
Need some inspiration? Take a look at our gallery below for some simple ideas you’ll absolutely want to try.
02 of Sophisticated Forest Green Accent Wall
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Deep, rich paint colors thrill me, thanks to their ability to create a sophisticated space guaranteed to age well as your child grows. I’m fascinated with the gorgeous shade of dark forest green on the wall in this room, which is the perfect accent to complement the vintage wooden crib and beige and white checked curtains. The natural light streaming through the window adds the right touch of brightness that prevents the room from appearing too dark.
03 of Geometric Wallpaper With Whimsical Sign
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I am so curious about using wallpaper in my kids’ room, but I haven’t taken the plunge… yet. This design might change my mind thanks to the simple black and white design that would go with everything. You truly don’t need many accouterments when you have such a stunning wooden crib and whimsical sign accompanying the geometric wallpaper.
04 of Timeless Elegance in Classic Nursery
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Timeless elegance is clear in this nursery that focuses on traditional decor to achieve this look. The old-fashioned wooden cradle is placed beneath a vintage print while warm, neutral paint colors permeate the scene with warmth. A quilt and wicker basket accompany the cradle for a design that is just as beautiful today as it would have been one hundred years ago.
05 of Natural Textures as Organic Accent
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I am always inspired by the natural world, which is why I chose to decorate my twins’ nursery with photos and souvenirs from my international travels. I love to focus on organic colors and textures, so I may have to add these jute poufs to my wish list! They’re such an interesting piece to add to the faded rug stretched before a white crib, as well as a perfect match for the wicker name sign hung on the wall above.
06 of Earth Tone Nursery With Wood Accents
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A muted earth tone nursery is idyllic, peaceful, and charming, which is the ideal atmosphere to welcome your little one home. The soft white walls and beige curtains are a quiet backdrop to the white crib, rocker, and changing table that accessorize the space. Add a few natural elements in wood to make sure the space feels warm and inviting.
07 of Slanted Ceiling Nursery With a Cozy Design
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Slanted ceilings are the perfect way to achieve a cozy room, especially when it includes paneling. It reminds me of a perfect little hideaway where I can enjoy peaceful moments with my new little one. This nursery heightens the sense of privacy with the light gray walls and soft pinks that meld together throughout the room.
08 of Shared Bedroom Design
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It’s not unusual to have children share a room, but it’s equally important that they each have their own space to call their own. This neutral room achieves this balance perfectly, with a crib on one side of the room and a toddler bed with a wooden frame on the opposite wall. Layering soft rugs is a fantastic option for creating soft places for playtime for kids of all ages.
09 of Earth Tone Nursery for Easy Redecorating
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An earth tone nursery is the ideal solution if you’re searching for a design that works well from infancy to young adulthood. Not only do the neutral colors look timeless and classic, but you can easily update or revamp the room with accessories to change the aesthetic quickly. As all parents know, kids are prone to changing their interests and passions at the drop of a hat!
10 of Simple Style for an Enduring Design
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Using wood tones and organic materials creates an enduring look that looks beautiful for years. While trends come and go, this stylish white nursery with a wooden crib and dresser will appear as bright and serene today as it does in five years. With busy kids running around, you may not have time to refresh your decor as often as you. may like, in which case you’ll thank yourself for designing something so simple!
11 of Nature Accents for an Earthy Look
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An organic, earthy nursery won’t be complete without a touch of nature decorating its walls. An easy way to achieve this is by using wall decals that are easy to apply and can be removed when you want a fresh, new look. As an avid hiker, I love the look of these pine trees paired with the adorable animal prints hung above the white crib.
12 of Bold Black Crib in Modern Nursery
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Black may not be the color that comes to mind when you think of decorating your little one’s room, but I am obsessed with the bold look of the crib. The striking look is softened with the addition of a woven jute rug and wicker mirror accessorizing the white room. I also adore the use of potted trees as decor in nurseries to incorporate a bit of plant life into the space.
13 of White Nursery With Sage Green Crib
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Inspire your little one to travel the world by hanging a vintage map above their bed. The soft sage green crib is the only touch of color in this otherwise white nursery, which is accessorized with a few hanging plants and sheer white curtains. This timeless design is perfect for transitioning with your little one as they grow up and tastes change.
14 of Color-block Accent Wall With Gauzy Curtains
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I remember thinking about decorating my twins’ nursery when I found out I was expecting, and one of my first purchases was a set of white, gauzy curtains that we hung over their bedroom window. I loved how it softened the look of the room and made the entire space feel serene. For a bright splash of color, consider painting a color-blocked design on one wall as an accent.
15 of Wallpaper Design for a Themed Nursery
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Whimsical wallpaper is the perfect statement for a nursery, thanks to the possibility of fun colors and patterns to help you create the perfect theme. Play off the colors in your wallpaper, such as the soft blue in this nursery, and introduce it throughout your room, such as in the curtains and beaded chandelier. Keep the rest of the furniture and accessories plain to avoid a busy or cluttered aesthetic.
16 of Small Decor Accents in Neutral Nursery
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Floating shelves are an excellent possibility to decorate your baby’s room without creating too much clutter or mess. The simple decor adds a beautiful accent to this earth tone nursery, along with the wall decal that gives the space a youthful energy. Small accents in a neutral space can make all the difference in the overall cohesiveness of your design.
17 of Colorful Accent Wall in Modern Nursery
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While I adore light and neutral nurseries for their potential to be changed quickly and easily, I love added color even more. The bird wallpaper and dark green beadboard wainscotting are a fun and colorful way to create a unique space, especially when adding modern statement lighting. The light wood furniture is so subtle that the main focus can stay on the colorful accent wall at the back of the room.
18 of Vintage Furniture for a Timeless Bedroom
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We have a lot of old vintage furniture that our family has passed down through the years, which helps create a sense of authentic character in many of the rooms in our home. These antique pieces hold lots of precious memories and are part of making new ones, as well. When paired with the hardwood floors and lightly patterned rug in this bedroom, it produces a charming aesthetic that modern furniture can’t replicate.
19 of Taupe and White Backdrop in Simple Nursery
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Simplicity is its own style, and we often forget to minimalize our designs in our eagerness to create the perfect interior design. Taupe walls with white shelves work harmoniously to provide a warm design, matching the white light fixture and white and wood crib below. Getting your infant on a sleep schedule is often a priority for new parents, so make sure you install blackout curtains in a complementary shade to help during nap times and early mornings.
20 of Light and Airy Bohemian Baby Room
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Bohemia nurseries are so much fun and filled with whimsical details. I’m a big fan of this design style, which is why I’m obsessed with the wicker Moses basket and pampas grass additions to this space. The mixture of natural light and wooden furniture blends into a light and airy design that is sure to be the seen of lots of baby snuggles.
21 of Furniture Placement Under Slanted Ceiling
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Rooms with slanted ceilings can prove tricky to decorate thanks to awkward angles and narrow nooks and crannies created by this architectural feature. Choose the size of your furniture carefully to ensure a seamless fit, such as this antique dresser that fits perfectly next to the window in this room. A smaller mini-crib is another excellent solution if you’re lacking in space.
22 of Minimalist Bare Walls With Board and Batten Wainscoting
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I appreciate the minimalist look with bare walls and only a few decorations. I think this helps small details shine, such as the colorful bunting hung near the ceiling and the wooden house mounted above the wooden crib. Add some needed texture by using board and batten wainscoting on the wall for depth and enhancing the classic design of the space.
23 of Transitioning to a Big Kid Bed
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Eventually, your tiny and snuggly infant will grow out of their crib and need to transition into a larger bed. If you’ve been careful with your design, this can be as easy as switching one piece of furniture and leaving the rest of the room alone. In my opinion, this traditional wooden bed with a canopy is a timeless and elegant design that is perfect for your preschooler as they grow more independent each day.
24 of Whimsical Jungle Nursery
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Your little wild animal will feel right at home in this jungle-themed nursery. The soft green palette is reminiscent of large leafy trees, while the animal decals on the walls are both adventurous and whimsical. Add in natural and organic accents to elevate the design into one that is both elegant and child-friendly.
