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This is an example of a transitional gender-neutral nursery in London with multi-coloured walls and carpet.

Nautical Boy's Nursery

Michael Molesky Interior Design

Boy's nautical nursery with boat shaped bookshelf, rope pendant light, anchor and ship wheel roman shades, blue and white horizontal striped walls, steamer trunk dresser/changing table and nautical tripod floor lamp.

Blue Angel Ceiling

Color Theory, LLC

Torlando Hakes
Photo of a mid-sized traditional gender-neutral nursery in Indianapolis with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

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Leila's Art Corner

This is an example of a gender-neutral nursery in Dallas.

Victorian Terrace Transformation

Decorbuddi

We were tasked with the challenge of injecting colour and fun into what was originally a very dull and beige property. Choosing bright and colourful wallpapers, playful patterns and bold colours to match our wonderful clients’ taste and personalities, careful consideration was given to each and every independently-designed room.

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.

Holiday Residence

SPACE Architects + Planners

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional gender-neutral nursery in Chicago with dark hardwood floors and yellow walls.

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Adeline Ray Design Studio

Photo of a small gender-neutral nursery in Houston with green walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Tunbridge Wells, Kent - Kitchen, Studio, Cloakroom WC, Nursery and Living Room

Monita Cheung Design Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary nursery for girls in Kent with pink walls, carpet and grey floor.

Baby Girl Montessori Nursery

mollieQUINN Rad Rooms for Baby & Kids

www.LauraChristinPhotography.com
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic nursery for girls in San Diego with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Nappy Corner with Mountain Mural

Lina Grübler

A hand drawn mural sets the natural tone in the nursery. The blues are calming, at the same time the mountains and clouds are inspirational. The shelf was done in a DIY project with the clients to add that extra natural touch and presents the current favourite baby clothes. The Eos feather lamp adds more texture and adds to the natural and calming vibe in the room.

Whimsical Nursery

NGD Interiors, Inc.

Ruffled curtains were installed in lieu of closet doors. Closet featuring wallpaper accent is stylish for both open & closed storage. The closet system was designed for hanging small items & plenty of shelving for the ever changing storage needs.

Verge

Area3 Design Studio Inc.

Design ideas for a small modern gender-neutral nursery in Vancouver with blue walls, carpet, beige floor and wallpaper.

Upper East Side Inviting Home

Tara Benet Design

A whimsical nursery
Photo of a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral nursery in Other with blue walls.

Canal St Martin

Charlotte Vauvillier

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian gender-neutral nursery in Paris with white walls, brown floor and light hardwood floors.

Woodland Room for Baby Boy-Grandville, MI

Delight In Designs

We created this adorable woodland themed bedroom for a new baby boy. This project was such a joy to complete and mom and dad were trilled with the result. Designed by-Jessica Crosby

Luke's Navy Nautical Rope Shelf

Caden Lane

Designing a Nautical nursery? This rope shelf is a must have. The adorable Knot All Who Wander is a digital print from Caden Lane.
Photo of a small beach style nursery for boys in Austin with blue walls, laminate floors and beige floor.

Vibrant Family Addition

Jami Meek Designs

Low Gear Photography
Photo of a large transitional gender-neutral nursery in Kansas City with white walls, carpet and grey floor.

Bungalow Nursery Closet

User

Designed by Greg Cetera of Closet Works The sloped ceiling in this room creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for a child’s nursery. The problem was that the room originally had no closet. One of the angled walls, however, contained an alcove for accessing the radiant heat system pipes and controls. Adding a closet to a room with a sloped ceiling and walls can present difficulties under the best circumstances. Adding access to the radiant heating system might make some designers throw in the towel, but Closet Works professionals are equal to any challenge.

Pink and Blue Minnie Mouse Baby Nursery

Holly Bellomy

Traditional nursery with Minnie Mouse theme and blue and pink color scheme. White and pink furniture, blue hand painted walls. Art includes Minnie Mouse silhouettes, Minnie Mouse shelf, mirror, and canvas scripture art. Silk floral mum balls hang from the ceiling. Photography by: Jacqueline Binkley

Blue Nursery Design Ideas

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.