This is an example of a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral nursery in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Eclectic Nursery

This is an example of an eclectic gender-neutral nursery in Toronto with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

2317 Carrington St.

Nest Builders Development & Design Co.

QPH Photos
This is an example of a traditional gender-neutral nursery in Richmond with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Old Rented Cottage

Twinkle and Whistle

Heather Robbins of Red Images Fine Photography
Large eclectic gender-neutral nursery in Perth with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

BABY BOY NURSERY

Studio 9

This is an example of a transitional nursery for boys in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Wayne, PA Home Remodel

Rudloff Custom Builders

JMB Photoworks RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.

Cremorne Point

S.T.UDIO SALLY TAYLOR

Children's Bedroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional nursery for boys in Sydney with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bonavista Residence 2

Alykhan Velji Design

Photo of a transitional gender-neutral nursery in Calgary with multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood floors.

Orinda whole house remodel

Davis Home Pros

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury gender-neutral nursery in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood floors.

Brookhaven Nursery

Rick Moll Photography

Rick Moll Photography
Contemporary nursery in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Master Bathroom Remodel: A Greige Transition

The Renowned Group

Design ideas for a transitional gender-neutral nursery in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

M-22 House

Michael Fitzhugh Architect

Dietrich Floeter Photography
This is an example of a contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors and orange floor.

Greenbush Ave

ae design

Amy Bartlam
Beach style nursery in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood floors for girls.

The Ice Princess

Spruce Homes

This is an example of a transitional nursery for girls in Other with black walls and dark hardwood floors.

Bungalow Nursery Closet

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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.

West Village Apartment Combination - Nursery

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a small transitional nursery for girls in New York with white walls, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Upper East Side

Morgan Ione Photography

Photo of a contemporary gender-neutral nursery in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Art Lover's Modern Nursery

Vanessa Antonelli Designs

A modern nursery for an art-loving family. Chris Veith Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern nursery for boys in New York with blue walls and dark hardwood floors.

Blue Nursery Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors

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.