This bright and light white nursery corner includes a deep plush gray and white rug with a mandala pattern on it. An upholstered white armchair and fleece-covered white stool offer a cozy spot next to a dollhouse-shaped bookshelf.
34 Gray Nursery Spaces to Soothe Baby and Parents
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Published: December 20, 2022
Updated: December 1, 2023
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A gray nursery is a calming, gender-neutral option that’s easy on the eyes. A range of gray shades, from deep charcoal or slate all the way to white, can introduce contrast to keep the space interesting. Gray is also easy to combine with other neutrals and plenty of your favorite colors, like blues and greens.
Walls are a great place to start for a gray nursery, but they’re certainly not your only option. You can look for gray nursery furniture, such as chairs, cribs, changing tables, gray carpets or rugs, and even gray wall décor.
Let’s take a look at a wide range of gray nursery ideas to inspire your quiet space for your baby.
02 of Gray Nursery Wall with Star Decals
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A deep gray nursery wall adorned with white star cutout decals supports two floating shelves of dolls, pictures, toys, and a potted plant. A garland of white cloud shapes hangs below one shelf, and a child’s crown and a veil is hung below the other.
03 of Reading Corner in a Gray Nursery
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This gray nursery reading corner has a charming accent wall with a subtle dandelion print on one side and white trim. The gray bean bag chair is accessorized with a generous white pillow. White floating shelves displaying children’s books are mounted on one wall.
04 of Gray Nursery for Twins
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This gray bedroom, planned for twins, features gray walls, gray art prints, and a gray circle rug under two matching bronze cribs. Darker gray shutters on the window are a finishing touch.
05 of Gray Canopy in Child’s Bedroom
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This child’s room features a gray canopy hanging from the corner and is filled with a pink pillow. A white dresser is placed along the adjacent wall with a round mirror hung on the wall above. A small potted plant and wood-framed sign accessorize the top.
07 of Charcoal Gray Nursery Focal Wall
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The eye-catching focal wall of this nursery is charcoal gray with a white tree silhouette stenciled on it and a white wooden nameplate below. A gray chandelier and gray bedding stand out against white furniture.
08 of Neutral Child’s Room with Rattan Pendant Light
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Sheer curtains frame a large window that illuminates this child’s room. A rattan pendant light hangs above a black, gray, and white stripped bed, while a macrame swing hangs in the corner.
09 of Gray Nursery with Crystal Chandelier
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Gray walls with white trim set the stage for this nursery with a white wooden crib, a white wooden nameplate, and a lighted crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
10 of Quiet Nursery Corner with a Chair
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This gray nursery corner displays a chair arranged with a mini-suitcase, a toy lamb, a wicker toy air balloon, and a monogrammed hand towel, beneath a hanging print of a family of ducks. Blue and white plaid curtains frame the window nearby.
11 of Pink and Grey Nursery Ideas
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This soft and romantic pink and gray nursery combines a gray and white floral print wallpaper with a gray armchair and gray and pink carpets. A gray lamp with a white shade stands by two gray framed art prints.
12 of Gray Dresser with Baskets
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This gray nursery furniture includes a pale gray dresser and white coat hooks. The walls are decorated with banners and driftwood, and the dresser holds a basket, a toy, and a wooden letter.
13 of Nature-Themed Gray Nursery
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Animal wall art and toys dress up this gray nursery, including gray walls, a gray carpet, gray curtains, and a gray throw blanket over the side of the crib. A large potted tree in the corner sits next to a wood dresser.
14 of Gray Baby’s Room with White Furniture
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Gray walls offer a subdued atmosphere in this nursery, where a white plush armchair sits next to a chunky knit bean bag footstool on a white and gray geometric print area rug. A rocking wicker bassinet stands nearby.
16 of Gray-Green Board and Batten Nursery
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Sage green blended with gray is the primary color in this calming, nature-inspired nursery, featuring on the doors and board-and-batten walls. Gray bedding adds to the palette over a gray nursery rug.
17 of Vintage Style Nursery
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This vintage-inspired nursery has pale gray walls, a bronze metal crib, gray and blue plaid pillows, and blankets. An oriental-style red rug lies on the hard wood floor with a toy truck placed at the corner of the crib.
18 of Grey Neutral Nursery Ideas
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Combining an array of neutral colors into its palette, this nursery displays a natural wood crib and a tree potted in a basket against the backdrop of a gray wall.
19 of Gray Armchair in a White Shiplap Nursery
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In a white shiplap corner is a gray stuffed armchair accessorized with a gray pillow and a wooden side table. Floating shelves hold framed pictures on one wall, while a ship sculpture hangs from the opposite wall.
20 of Quiet Nursing Corner with Grey Nursery Chair
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This gray nursery chair is accessorized with a deep plush white throw blanket and a textured diamond-patterned green pillow. A side table holds a potted plant and a plush bunny. An illustrated print of a horse hangs on the wall above.
21 of Gray and White Gender Neutral Nursery Decor
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A gray crib decorated with gray and white bedding is the focal point of this nursery. Touches of color come from a blue bead chandelier, a potted plant, and a foliage wreath. Matching lamps, baskets, and coffee tables bring balance to the space.
22 of Gray Children’s Room
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This bedroom’s greige walls and white ceiling offer lots of light for the natural wood furnishings and hardwood floor. A grey area rug and white bean bag provide accents.
23 of Vintage Style Gray Nursery Furniture
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The classic gray wall in this nursery sports an array of framed dinosaur art prints above a natural wood crib with gray bedding. A vintage-style gray ride-on car toy sits in front of the crib.
24 of Antique Patina Grey Nursery Furniture
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In this antique-style nursery, we find a stained gray dresser, a textured gray and white wall, and a faded gray and white area rug with geometric patterning. The curtains feature gray horizontal stripes and pom poms along the sides.
25 of Two-Toned Gray Crib
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Two shades of gray meet in this nursery corner, offering a complementary backdrop to the crib that has a light gray base and dark gray trim. Gray and white area rugs complete the look.
27 of Modern Gray Nursery Furniture
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This modern nursery features a weathered gray wood changing table decorated with a stuffed rabbit and a potted plant. A mirror is hung on the wall above the changing table. An upholstered gray armchair and ottoman rest in the corner near a gray nursery rug and gray walls with white trim.
28 of Modern Child’s Room with Wall Lettering
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A gray wall stenciled with a child’s name and decorated with model airplanes is the charming focal point of this nursery, which includes a white crib, a gray upholstered rocking chair, and full-length gray curtains.
29 of Gray Boy’s Room with Wooden Crib and Blanket Ladder
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A gray board and batten wall creates a striking accent wall in this boy’s room. A canvas sign with name lettering adds to the neutral nursery wall decor. A light wooden crib and blanket ladder stand beneath it. On the floor lies a large off-white rug and baby bouncer.
30 of Blue-Gray Floral Nursery
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A pale blue-gray wall with a white leaf print is the backdrop for this quiet nursery that includes a white crib, gray geometric print area rug, and wooden milking stool holding an arrangement of decor.
31 of Horse Themed Nursery with Gray Furnishings
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A gray overstuffed chair sits in one corner of this horse-themed nursery, beneath a window with full-length gray curtains. The crib is dressed in gray bedding.
32 of Gray Neutral Nursery Ideas
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This gray nursery features a gray crib and a gray patterned carpet in two shades of gray. The gray walls include white trim and an accent wall with a white shingle texture.
33 of Gray Nursery Chair with Floating Book Shelves
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A gray and white alphabet rug supports a gray upholstered armchair and matching ottoman in this reading corner. The gray walls are adorned with white floating shelves that hold books and framed pictures.
34 of Rustic Neutral Child’s Bedroom
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This rustic-style bedroom is set up for both parents and a baby, with a gray recliner and white pillow for nighttime feedings. Gray bedding and a gray sign above add to the neutral accents.
