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Even after you’ve sorted through your things, though, you might still be tempted to buy everything you think you’ll need for the baby. After trying this out, though, I still felt like a little more space was needed. Using a mini-crib or a bassinet makes a huge difference and also makes the room feel more comfortable and cozy.
Use a wallpaper print that works well for both baby and parent alike as in Erins great example. In this animal-themed baby room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, animal-themed art, wall sconces, rugs, and toys create a nursery jungle atmosphere rendered in calming sepia tones of brown and white. The salmon pink ceiling in this nursery from Christina Kim Interior Design creates a warm rosy glow while a bright orange sideboard and geometric pattern rug add punch. The Venetian mirror is the kind of timeless investment piece that will become a signature element of the room as it changes and grows with the child. 'When it comes to designing the space, one of the first decisions to make is where your baby will sleep and in what kind of bed.
Don't Shy Away From Natural Light
'Yellow is a joyful shade that appeals to any gender, making it the perfect choice for adding a pop of color to a gender neutral nursery,' says Dominic Myland, CEO of Mylands. Create a look that is bursting with fun and originality by mixing old and new. This gender neutral nursery is a masterclass in how to mix colors, styles and patterns effectively.
This minimalist nursery from Cathie Hong Interiors features soft shades of white and furniture with clean, simple lines. But the designer added quiet decorative accents that warm the space, such as framed illustrations, wood toys, and a pink table lamp on the changing table. Cathie Hong Interiors used a soothing palette of green, white, and natural wood tones to create this comfortable modern nursery. This spacious baby room from Chango & Co. was designed to grow with the child. In this nursery from Dale Blumberg Interiors, classic Cole & Son black-and-white birch tree wallpaper lines the walls to create a storybook feel.
Consider wallpaper to add interest
Even if you do know the baby’s sex, your plan might be to reuse the nursery for future siblings. If so, keeping the space gender neutral eliminates the need to redecorate for each new baby. You may also be a parent who simply prefers a child’s room to have no indication of gender. It all adds up to a timeless design that can easily transition into a child's room once the crib is swapped out for a bed.
You can purchase a crib that converts to a toddler bed and then a headboard for a lifetime of use. Enjoy browsing this gallery of ideas created for the newest love of your life. This nursery has a massive window that allows in lots of natural light and only further accentuates the light color of the walls, furnishings, and drapery.
Reclaim Unused Space
Sharing your bedroom with your baby is much easier if you only have items you need. Make organization easy by only acquiring the essentials with this helpfulminimalist baby registryfrom Coyle. While the couple did extensive research to prepare for a newborn in their tiny space, Vieira said a lot of storage and organization tips had to be perfected in practice. Storing your bouncer in the closet might seem like a good option, but it will likely find a permanent home in your living room. According to Vieira, all parents deal with this kind of experimenting. Decorating the nursery in black and white creates a sleek Scandinavian vibe.
Although most people envision color when thinking of nursery ideas, a neutral color palette can work well in a baby room. Neutral nursery shades include the entire spectrum of browns and grays. Modern and Scandinavian design rely on a neutral color background to highlight the room’s textures. This same concept shows off the simple lines of a beautiful crib, or the plush pattern of a hand-crocheted blanket. If you don’t know if you’re having a baby boy or a baby girl, a gender-neutral nursery theme is a must.
Stokke Sleepi Crib
Set a vase of lifelike silk flowers on a high shelf and replace the overhead light fixture with a sparkly chandelier. Drape a string of fairy lights along the ceiling for a sweet night light alternative. Designing a baby girl nursery can turn even the most down-to-earth parent into a lover of all things pink and frilly.
The vintage botanical wallpaper will help lead this little girl into a grown-up big girl bedroom. The other element to consider is that with nurseries like these if you are thinking resale value, these rooms are super easy to transition into a different style of space. You can try a darker grey if you want something a little more dark and moody. Sometimes calm and peace for certain people come in form of darker rooms with bold deep colors.
” The secret to making dark colors work in a nursery is to use them intentionally and somewhat sparingly. A dark-gray or walnut crib and dresser add a classic touch that lighter woods cannot convey. Corduroy, velvet, chunky cable knits, or shimmery satin takes curtains or blankets from boring to inviting. Hang a bouquet of tan or gray feathers above the changing table or dangle light paper lanterns from darker ribbon strings. A series of high-contrast black and white photographs are vital decor in a nursery decorated in grayscale hues. Blue is still the most popular color when it comes to baby boy nursery design.
From yellow and gray to blush and mint, you can play around with different tones and patterns. Expanding up helped her convert one bedroom into two and created more floor space. Vieira even bought metal filing cabinets and hung them sideways above her changing table to store and easily access diapers and swaddle blankets. Just because you’re adding a new family member to your home doesn’t mean you need to buy hoards of baby gear.
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