This all-white nursery is decorated with a white dresser and matching white walls, along with a white storage cube. A large, round wood framed mirror matches the wood floating shelves, which are accessorized with framed prints and photos, as well as a white glove and letter sign.
32 Nursery Storage Ideas to Create the Perfect Space for Baby
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Published: October 17, 2022
Updated: December 6, 2023
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We can spend many hours dreaming of and designing our babies’ nurseries before they arrive, thinking of the time we will spend within those four walls throughout our child’s life. However, the one non-negotiable requirement of a perfect room is plenty of nursery storage to help keep necessities organized and out of site. Everything from diapers, clothes, burp cloths, and blankets need a space so that you’re able to locate and access them quickly when the need arises. Ensuring that everything has a proper space can also help you feel more together and calm when those sleepness nights occur.
Thankfully, nursery storage ideas are as varied as the rooms that hold them and the children themselves. Storage cubes, baskets, repurposed dressers, and closet organizers are fantastic ways to add character and unique touches to your baby’s room. Instead of wondering where an item is, set up a good organizational system well before your due date to make that transition as smooth as possible. Use any of these inspirations collected here to get you started today.
02 of All-White Nursery with Potted Tree
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A large window with natural fabric curtains illuminates this bright nursery. A black metal chandelier hangs from the ceiling above a white rug and white crib, with a matching white dresser sitting beneath the window. A potted olive tree in a woven basket is placed in the corner and contrasts with the all-white room.
03 of Minimalist Nursery With Storage Cubes
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A minimalist nursery features a white crib with narrow wooden slats and a large dark red traditional rug covering the spacious room. A large potted tree and a wood wicker basket filled with stuffed animals rest in the front corner. Behind the crib hangs a black fabric name sign with white letters, while a four-cube storage unit in the opposite corner is decorated with a framed photo and potted plant.
04 of Neutral Nursery with Baby Clothes Storage
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A neutral nursery is designed with gray bead board detailing and wallpaper with gray leaf prints. A large window is framed by beige curtains and illuminates a light vintage rug with multicolored flower designs. In the corner is a white dresser for baby clothes storage and a leaning antique mirror leaning against the wall on top.
05 of Wood Nursery Storage Furniture with Green Walls
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Warm wood nursery storage furniture features a dresser, changing table and upper shelves with a matching wood crib on the adjacent wall. The room is painted a dark sage green with two layered brown geometric rugs on the floor. A potted tree accessorized one corner, with a blanket later sitting opposite.
06 of Blue Nursery with White Furniture
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A stormy blue nursery is accessorized with a white wicker hamper featuring and elephant head, as well as a white dresser and matching crib. Framed photos of animals and hand lettered signs hang on the walls.
07 of Baby Boy’s Nursery with Wallpaper Feature
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The focal point of this nursery is a feature wall with a modern diagonal print wallpaper behind a rustic wood crib. A dark blue geometric rug lies on the floor in front of a white dresser and changing table. Overhead, a large brass metal light fixture illuminates the potted cactus and framed signs that decorate the room.
08 of Multicolored Nursery with Striped White and Blue Nursery Storage Furniture
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The slanted roof of this nursery is wallpapered with a white and light blue striped design, matching the nursery storage furniture beneath. Multicolored framed prints create a gallery wall above an animal print armchair, with a giraffe-shaped wicker shelf in the opposite corner.
09 of Closet Nursery Storage
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This nursery’s closet is designed around a white closet insert in the center of the space. White drawers sit below shelves, with the backs decorated in white and gray modern wall paper. A woven basket in the shape of a bear and framed photograph accessorize the shelves, while rods with baby clothes run from each side.
10 of White Nursery with Natural Wood Dresser
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A large white upholstered rocking chair is set in the corner with a white and black ottoman sitting in front. A round white side table features a toy lion with a potted tree placed in the far corner. A light wood dresser rests under a black round mirror.
11 of Nursery with Mid-Century Modern Nursery Storage Furniture
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A mid-century modern dresser with wicker drawers is accessorized with a large lamp, wood framed pictures, and a toy sailboat. A white crib is placed nearby on a white and blue plaid rug, which is strewn with vintage toys, as well as blue and yellow-green pillows. A framed photo of row boats is hung on the wall near a large window with a woven roman shade.
12 of Pale Blue and White Nursery
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This well-lit nursery is designed around a white crib with a draped white canopy. A white changing table is decorated with white fabric baskets and wooden handles with a floating shelf hung above. The lower half of the wall is painted a pale blue, while a giraffe height chart hangs next to the crib.
13 of Natural Wood Crib in Green Nursery
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A natural wood dresser is placed against a leaf green wall and two framed prints of humpback whales. A white and beige striped rug lays on the floor below, with a dark black side table sitting in the corner.
14 of White and Beige Closet with Nursery Storage Bins
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This closet was transformed by adding a mounted set of white shelves and drawers in-between spaces for hanging clothes and fabric nursery storage bins. The white shelves create a feeling of brightness that contrasts with the beige-painted accordion doors and wainscot walls of the bedroom.
16 of Blue-Gray Nursery Feature Wall with Dark Wood Dresser
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A large window with white curtains illuminates this modern nursery, which is designed with a dark blue-gray tongue and groove feature wall and a white bed with a house frame. A beige rug with white polka dots is layered beneath a round alphabet rug near a dark wood dresser.
17 of White Nursery with Changing Table Storage
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A white upholstered rocking chair is set in the corner of this nursery, which features white walls and a matching white changing table. A wood floating shelf with hooks is hung on the wall above and decorated with vintage toys. In the far corner are two floating wood book shelves.
18 of Neutral Nursery Décor with a Subtle Outdoor Theme
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A light wooden crib is beside a white fabric arm chair. The muted color scheme is continued with white drawers and off-white walls with a felt mountain garland as a nursery wall hanging. A woollen knitted blanket and foot stool add texture to the scene.
19 of White Shiplap Room with White and Wicker Nursery Storage Furniture
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A small white twin bed with a red plaid pillow is set in the corner of this room under a white shiplap wall. Two wood shelves are decorated with framed signs and photos above a small white nursery storage bedside table with a wicker door. A white and gray striped rug lays beneath a large window framed with white curtains.
20 of Pink Board and Batten Nursery with White Dresser
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A pink board and batten wall design gives this nursery a pop of color beneath a white and wood framed sign. A small white bedside table serves as nursery storage, and is decorated with white fabric trees, a potted succulent, and a a small lamp.
22 of White Nursery Storage with Wood Tones
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The white wall of this nursery contrast with the warm wood tones of the hardwood floor and woven light fixture hanging from the ceiling above. A small metal framed bed with burnt orange and floral bedding is to one side, opposite a white dresser with a small white and wood rocking chair nestled nearby.
23 of Built-in Closet Nook with Nursery Storage Baskets
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This nursery’s closet features built-in shelving and drawers with nooks for hanging clothes and shoes. Woven nursery storage baskets a tucked into several of the shelves, along with pink-lined fabric cubes. Dark hardwood floors contrast with the white doors and trim.
24 of Green and White Room with White Nursery Storage Bins
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Warm sage green beadboard runs the length of this nursery, contrasting with the white painted wall. Matching green books shelves are mounted above the beadboard, while a white nursery storage dresser and changing table sit under a round black metal mirror. Two woven nursery storage bins sit on the floor next to the dresser.
25 of Unicorn Nursery with Vintage Dresser
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A vintage wood dresser is placed beneath a wall with a unicorn, moon, and stars wall decal. A desk with a pale pink chair is placed in the corner next to a white knit ottoman. A bohemian rose gold rug is placed on the floor near a woven basket with a stuffed lamb resting on top.
26 of White Toddler Tent Canopy Bed with Drapes
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Sheer white drapes are laid over a white toddler tent canopy bed with white and pink bedding. A light blue fish scale rug is laid next to the bed in this little girls room.
28 of Natural Tone Nursery with White Dresser
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A natural woven wallpaper and a natural white dresser are the focal points of this room, along with the dark hardwood floors. A beige carpet is laid on the floor in front of a woven basket filled with throw pillows. A small stoneware lamp and shallow basket sit on top of the dresser.
29 of White Crib with Sheer White Baby Bed Canopy
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A sheer white baby bed canopy is laid over a white spindle crib in this white shiplap girls nursery. White and gray baby throw pillows are placed inside the crib.
30 of Macrame Baby Bed Canopy with Beads
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Sheer macrame baby bed canopy with beads hangs over a white spindle crib in this baby’s room. The crib is placed against a muted green accent wall with white board and batten wainscoting.
31 of White Nursery Shelves with Storage Cubes
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The wall of this nursery is hung with two white floating shelves, which are accessorized with hand lettered signs and a draping rainbow garland. A set of eight nursery storage cubes are settled underneath and decorated with books, dolls, toys, and even a large flowering plant in a pink vase.
32 of White Dresser Changing Table with Wood Decor
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A white dresser nursery storage dresser is accessorized with a changing table with green, white, and arrow covers. A metal basket sits on top under two wood arrow wall hangings and a white and wood framed sign.
