A farmhouse-inspired nursery features one white shiplap wall and one whitewashed brick wall. A modern black crib is placed under a trail of black crows mounted on the wall and under a lantern-style light fixture.
35 Charming Nursery Wall Décor Ideas for Sweet Slumber in Style
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Published: September 20, 2022
Updated: December 6, 2023
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When you bring your baby into the world, a nursery is the first bedroom your little one will sleep in, so it is important to create the perfect nursery wall décor. Choosing color schemes and items to decorate is a memorable experience but comes with challenges. Practical but stylish, you want the nursery to feature baby’s essentials whilst also mirroring the beauty and awe that symbolizes childhood.
A nursery should be a place to create sweet comfortable dreams for your child but will most likely also be a place where they relax and play. This room is going to be a central space for your child to learn and grow so it’s understandable that you’d want to make the wall décor as magical as possible.
Check out our collection of irresistible ideas to help solve any decorating dilemmas you have- they’re guaranteed to put a smile on your little one’s face.
02 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.
03 of Dark Green and Wood Boy’s Nursery Decor Ideas
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The walls of this nursery are painted a dark green with a rustic name sign hung above a white board and batten wall. A dark wood crib is decorated with forest green pillows and a checkered blanket, with a potted chair sitting nearby. The white carpet features a geometric printed rug and woven ottoman.
04 of Rustic Nursery with Woodland Charm
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A stained wood panelled accent wall contrasts against a white wooden crib in this bedroom. The nursery wall art features framed woodland animal prints and black metal lanterns. A large geometric rug sits below a blanket ladder and metal open bookcase with farmhouse decor.
05 of Boy’s Room with Rustic Nursery Wall Décor
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This muted boy’s room features nursery wall decor in a range of styles. Wooden framed prints are mounted besides a macrame hanging and a black geo bear shape. An off-white crib contains neutral bedding in this rustic space.
06 of Feminine Nursery Décor with a Boho Vibe
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This nursery wall decor boasts a floral inspired mural next to a natural basket gallery wall. A white crib stands in front of white wainscoting and contains a stuffed bear. A woven belly basket and plant sit on top of a tasselled stool and plush taupe carpet.
07 of Girl’s Room with Floral Wallpaper and White Crib
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Striking floral wallpaper creates an accent wall in this feminine nursery. A white abstract print with wooden frame creates a focal point on the nursery wall decor. A white crib with woollen blanket sits underneath on top of a large white textured rug.
08 of Farmhouse Boy’s Room with Rustic Wooden Charm
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A boy’s room with a gray, brown, and beige shiplap accent wall stands behind an off-white crib. Wooden letter tiles create unique nursery wall decor. A beige armchair and woolen pouf provide texture against the rustic features of a wooden barn door and white reclaimed wood shelving.
09 of Boy’s Room with Desert Theme Décor
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A pine crib is surrounded by desert themed nursery wall decor. Rope swing shelves carry trinkets and accessories alongside a Western inspired art piece and fabric wall hanging. Long dark curtains contrast against the light walls of the room.
10 of Gender Neutral Nursery with Balloon Arch
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This gender neutral room showcases a gold and white balloon arch draped over a vintage brass crib for bold nursery wall art. Tones of gold and cream deck the bedding and complement the neutral plaid rug on the wooden flooring. Gray board and batten walls surround the space.
11 of White Botanical Nursery Design Ideas
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A white wall is decorated with vintage floral decals and hung with three embroidery hoop wreaths with flowers. A white a wood blanket ladder leans in on corner, while the opposite corner contains a potted tree. In between lies a white crib filled with floral sheets, white knit blankets and throws. A soft rug covers the dark hardwood floor.
13 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.
14 of Neutral Pink Nursery with White Spindle Crib
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A simple nursery wall idea in this room consists of a round gold edge mirror overlooking a white spindle crib. A heart themed mobile hangs over the crib that contains neutral bedding. A geometric rug decks the floor next to a small belly basket.
15 of White Shiplap and Animal-Themed Nursery Decor
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A white crib sits along a shiplap wall in this boy’s nursery. Brown, grey, and white pillows are set inside the crib, along with a few stuffed animals. A grey and white fabric animal mobile hangs from the ceiling above. A woven cradle is set into the corner beneath a printed sign.
16 of Sloped Ceiling Girl’s Nursery with Green and Pink Color Scheme
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This feminine nursery wall decor consists of a sage wallpaper with white woodland inspired silhouette pattern. Framed prints of woodland animals wearing flower crowns complement the oversized flower nursery wall art. A large white crib with pink and white satin blankets and cushion stand beside a white-washed wooden floor lamp.
17 of Dark Green Nature-Themed Nursery
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A large tree is featured in the far corner of this boy’s nursery, next to a dark green, modern millwork feature wall. A white and wood crib is nestled against the wall with a grey and white rug on the floor underneath. A floating wood shelf on the back wall is hung with colorful, patterned blankets with a wood rocking horse underneath.
18 of Adventure Themed Nursery Wall Décor with Rustic Charm
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A rustic boy’s room contains camper van themed wall decor and a fabric bunting wall hanging in earthy tones. A white spindle crib sits on wooden flooring next to a light brown nursing chair and neutral rug. A wooden blanket stands beside forest green curtains.
19 of Black and White Boys’ Room with Crib and Bed
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This monochrome boys’ room features name lettering as striking nursery wall decor. A white crib and bed sit in a gray room with a white shiplap wall and construction themed art prints. The floor is covered in a large geometric black and white rug.
21 of Neutral Twin Girls’ Room with DIY Lettering
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Striking nursery wall decor of large wooden white-washed lettering reads ‘so sweet’ against a neutral wall. Twin white cribs sit beside a distressed wooden table. Plush taupe carpet and a textured white rug complete the scene.
22 of Feminine Nursery with a Bohemian Twist
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Tones of cream, gold and brown create the palette of this feminine nursery. A white crib with a wooden fitted canopy stands beside a vertical white shiplap wall. A beige nursing chair is surrounded by rattan accessories such as a basket, rug and table. Macrame birds create unique nursery wall art under a beaded hanging pendant lamp.
23 of Boys Bedroom with Sloped Ceiling
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This boys bedroom with sloped ceiling boasts a gray and white spindle crib standing next to a white double closet door. The crib is placed against a white accent wall with stained wood paneling.
24 of Minimalist Bedroom with Abstract Nursery Wall Décor
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This minimalist nursery wall art features a large abstract print in a pastel color palette. A white spindle crib sits below the print containing a white mattress and soft toys. The light blush pink wall and off-white carpet help create an airy, feminine feel.
25 of Pink and Grey Nursery Decor
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The walls of this girl’s nursery are painted pink and gray with a grey sign hung in the center of one wall. A grey crib rests underneath, accessorized with pink and white floral decor. White floating shelves with books are mounted on the adjacent wall above baskets containing more books and stuffed animals.
26 of Neutral Gray Nursery with Animal Accessories
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A pale pink canopy hangs over a grey and wood crib filled with stuffed animals in this nursery. The light gray walls are hung with white floating shelves showcasing books, baskets, and other knickknacks, while additional baby toys are set around the floor in baskets and boxes.
27 of White and Gold Nursery Decor
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The clean, white walls are illuminated in this nursery, with a gold star mobile hanging from the ceiling above. Sunburst mirrors accessorize one wall while a round, white alphabet rug rests on the hardwood floors. A large woven basket is set next to the crib, which is filled with white and grey pillows and white blankets.
28 of Festive Touches to a Feminine Nursery
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For nursery wall decor ideas, consider a floral wallpaper like this room. A wooden crib in a light finish stands beside a gray nursing chair with a textured foot stool. Framed photographs, cushions and a christmas tree complete the scene below a beaded hanging pendant lamp.
30 of Girl’s Room with White Spindle Crib and Vintage Theme
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A white spindle crib sits below equestrian themed nursery wall decor. Framed sketches of horses and related memorabilia add a sense of heritage to the space. A vintage patterned rug lays on the floor next to an antique wooden chair.
31 of Antique Charm for a Farmhouse Style Nursery
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This nursery brims with farmhouse charm from the white shiplap wall to the antique rocking horse toy. A large white armchair is adorned with a chunky knit throw and soft pale cushions beside a small wicker chair and cream scallop edge bookcase. A white crib with a tassel garland sits above a large tapestry rug.
32 of Boy’s Nursery Decor with American Flag
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This Americana nursery features a white shiplap wall hung with an American flag above a white crib draped with a white blanket. A balsam wood airplane is hung from the ceiling near a vintage, wood-framed mirror. An antique dressed sits along the wall next to a wicker chair, with a chalkboard hanging on the wall above. On the floor rests a traditional rug with a wood rocking horse.
33 of Floral and Checkered Girl’s Nursery
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A wall with white and black checkered wallpaper is the feature of this girl’s nursery. The closet door is hung with a large, floral wreath with a white sheer curtain hanging over the crib. On the floor sits a white and grey rug, while white rocking chairs decorated with pillows are illuminated from the large window.
34 of Modern Bohemian Style for a Girl’s Nursery
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This room features a deep forest green accent wall with a large wooden name sign in cursive lettering for unique nursery wall art. A white crib sits below with a vintage floral blanket. Touches of bohemian style is showcased by a tall succulent plant in a belly basket and a woven basket wall.
35 of Floral Nursery Wall Décor for a Girl’s Room
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For feminine nursery wall ideas, consider these floral embroidery hoops of differing sizes providing unique decor in this girl’s room. They sit on a white-washed shiplap wall above a white crib with a fleece pink blanket. The gold framed photograph is matched by the gold of the metal chandelier.
