Photography: Dustin Halleck
Inspiration for a transitional nursery for boys in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Overhill Nursery

Clella Design

Transitional nursery in Nashville with white walls, carpet and blue floor for boys.

Celestial Toddler Bedroom - Gallery Wall

User

Photo by Stephani Buchman
Mid-sized contemporary nursery in Toronto with blue walls and carpet for boys.

Henry's Room

Bret Franks Construction, Inc.

The side table and dresser are from Park Hill Home in Conway, Ark. The curtains and rocker are from Pottery Barn. The bedding is from Restoration Hardware. The rocket light is from Target. We made the shelves and curtain rod from pipe and barn wood. The navy part of the wall was painted with regular paint and I used white chalk to make the constellations. There are real constellations and one for each brother that they designed. The crib is from Franklin & Ben. The artwork is from Hobby Lobby.

"Shooting For The Stars" Nursery

Rebekah Nicole Interiors

Our clients wanted a space-themed nursery, focusing on the message, "shoot for the stars!" for their new baby boy. We loved this concept and took it to the next level by implementing subtle details of outer space through color, texture, and other elements. Our goal was for the client to love the space and to make it versatile enough for our client's baby to use the furniture as they grow older.

Aqua Project

Joyce Keeney Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style nursery for boys in Charleston with beige walls, carpet and beige floor.

Modern Nursery

Tina Konstas

This is an example of a small scandinavian nursery for boys in New York with grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Buckinghamshire Renovation

Interior Therapy

A boys nursery, painted in Oval Room Blue by Farrow and Ball.. Dark Grey furniture with monochrome accessories..
Large contemporary nursery in Buckinghamshire with blue walls and grey floor for boys.

Galaxy Gazer Nursery

SuzAnn Kletzien Design

Two Birds Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional nursery for boys in Chicago with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Project Newlyweds Nursery

Delaney's Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional nursery for boys in Dallas with multi-coloured walls, carpet and beige floor.

Boy Nursery (Cedar Park, Texas)

Noa Noa Design Solutions

Photography - Erez Peled
This is an example of a small modern nursery for boys in Austin with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Beach Style Nursery

Inspiration for a beach style nursery for boys in Melbourne with blue walls, carpet and grey floor.

NURSERY, Travel theme, Modern, Eclectic, Pittsford, NY

CHERYL BARKER Interiors

This modern eclectic baby boy's nursery has gray walls and white trim. Modern, transitional and traditional elements are used to create a fun, travel inspired, peaceful space for baby and parents. Baby furniture includes contemporary white crib and hamper. Accessorized by framed animal prints, mobile with spheres and globes. Hardwood flooring is covered with a gray and white chevron rug. Window has a blue fabric shade.

Flying High Nursery

Art by Design Interiors

Mid-sized traditional nursery in Cincinnati with blue walls, carpet and beige floor for boys.

Hampshire Nursery

NFG Designs

Photo by Stephani Buchman Photography
Photo of a small traditional nursery for boys in Toronto with carpet, multi-coloured walls and grey floor.

Berkley Village

Area3 Design Studio Inc.

Kristen McGaughey
This is an example of a small scandinavian nursery for boys in Vancouver with white walls, carpet and beige floor.

Little bit of This and That

Rebecca McAlpin Photography

photos by Rebecca McAlpin
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary nursery for boys in New York with blue walls and dark hardwood floors.

HIngham

Beth Bourque Design Studio

Jessica Delaney http://www.jessicadelaneyphotography.com/

Earls Court Family Apartment

Godrich Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional nursery for boys in London with grey walls and carpet.

The Collected Home

Twigg + Lu Design Company

Mid-sized eclectic nursery in Minneapolis with black walls, carpet and beige floor for boys.

Black Nursery Design Ideas for Boys

Browse Baby Room Ideas on Houzz

Planning a nursery is an exciting time for parents, but it can be confusing without the right guidance. Houzz is a great place to start, as you can browse our extensive image gallery of nursery designs, as well as find qualified Kids & Nursery Designers who can help make your ideas a reality. We’ve put together some handy tips so you can get inspired and plan the baby room of your dreams.

Which Essential Elements Should a Baby Room Have?

When browsing through pictures of nurseries on Houzz, you’ll notice a common theme: They usually all include similar pieces of furniture and decor. You can’t go past a cot, changing table and a dresser. Whatever you’re after, you’ll be sure to find something for your taste, even if you’re limited by a small space or need to make it work on a budget. Another aspect to remember is practicality. You want to make sure you have enough storage so you can have a clutter (and trip-hazard!) free space, and you want to have everything within easy reach when it comes to changing nappies so you don’t risk your baby rolling off the change table while you turn around reaching for the baby wipes. Think about practical furniture: closets without doors, open shelves and furniture and walls that are easy to clean should be your go-to’s.

Decorating and Choosing the Right Colour

Choosing colours is a big one. These days, you’re not limited to blue for a baby boy or pink for a baby girl - a lot of nurseries are actually held gender-neutral and you may be decorating without knowing the gender. Unisex colours are on the rise, as well as feature walls with inspirational artwork and themes that encourage exploration. The possibilities are endless - whether you go for a travel theme with clouds, a nature environment with mountains and trees, or animals like elephants or owls to tell your little one good night, you’ll be able to find wallpapers, decals and decorations to suit. Also consider a nice, soft rug for when your baby starts crawling.

A Cosy Room can Promote Better Sleep

Being able to create nighttime-like darkness, peace and quiet at anytime of day could be something you’ll be thankful for later if your baby doesn’t want to go to sleep when it’s bright and guests are around, so think about lighting and soundproofing. A pair of heavy curtains could do the trick, and if you add a cute nightlight you can evoke an even more peaceful mood. The temperature and humidity of the room can also be major factors when it comes to sleeptime - too hot, too cold, too humid or dry? Make sure you can easily regulate the room temperature and have warm blankets handy in winter. You may also want to invest in a dehumidifier or vaporiser - these may earn extra points for white noise, too!

Planning for the Future

Keep in mind that a baby will not be a baby room for long - they grow fast! Depending on how long you keep your baby with you, you may not even have a separate room and directly jump to sharing with their sibling. Keep in mind that you may be planning for a more grown-up kids room soon, and your baby doesn’t really care about the decor of the room as much as you do. Choose items you like and go for furniture that you’ll be able to move to different rooms later if you can.