This is an example of a small contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Warm and Soothing Contemporary Nursery

Just Go Home Design

An adorably non-traditional nursery that layers textures and patterns with bright colors and shapes. Warm earthy orange tones pair with bright and fresh greens to keep a natural feeling flowing. Maple wood accents and a sheepskin rug feel a bit nordic and cozy while the simple mural adds a bit of pop to the space.

Safari Adventures Nursery

Vanessa Empire Interiors, LLC

A gender neutral nursery design inspired by the new parents recent safari trip to Africa. This room features textures of spotted animal printed wall paper, lush burnt orange velvet black-out draperies, and natural fibers and earth tones providing a backdrop that is easily adaptable as the baby grows out of a nursery and becomes a toddler.

Nursery

Cypress Hue, LLC.

This is an example of a small contemporary nursery for boys in San Francisco with blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

ST PANCRAS LOFT APARTMENT, LONDON

Sally Conran Studio Ltd.

A charming and simply designed bedroom with pretty details and wall stickers was designed for the client’s young daughter.
Mid-sized contemporary nursery in London with beige walls, carpet and beige floor for girls.

A House for Charlie

Tom Robertson Architects

jack lovel
This is an example of a large contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Melbourne with white walls, carpet and grey floor.

Custom Luxury Home: Brighton

First Avenue Homes

Sam Martin - 4 Walls Media
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary nursery for girls in Melbourne with white walls, carpet and white floor.

Cheerful Nursery

Louise Misell Interiors

A bland spare room has been turned into a playful nursery, brightened up using colour and an animal themed wall mural. The subtly striped wallpaper is taken up across the ceiling, giving the little one lots to look at and creating a cocooning effect.

East Side Nursery

Patrick James Hamilton Designs

Jody Kivort
Design ideas for a contemporary gender-neutral nursery in New York with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Carp Feature Wall 2

Pine Park Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary nursery for boys in Ottawa with green walls, carpet, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Colfax Meadows

WIT design LA

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary nursery in Los Angeles.

Gender Neutral Nursery

Krista Williams Design and Decor

Elizabeth Glessner
Design ideas for a contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Other with grey walls, carpet and beige floor.

Baby C

Studio L [ i n n e n a r c h i t e k t u r ]

Neugestaltung Babyzimmer
This is an example of a small contemporary nursery for girls in Other with pink walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Kundenhaus U082

TALBAU-Haus

Neben dem Elternschlafzimmer enthält der Grundriss noch drei Kinderschlafzimmer.
Design ideas for a small contemporary nursery for girls in Stuttgart with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Baby Boy's Nursery

APJ Interiors LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary nursery for boys in San Francisco with grey walls, carpet and beige floor.

Aménagement d'une chambre de bébé

Home staging

Virginie Richet
Inspiration for a small contemporary nursery for girls in Lille with grey walls, laminate floors and grey floor.

Coquitlam Townhouse - Nursery

PlaidFox Studio

Photo Credits Tracey Ayton
Photo of a small contemporary nursery for girls in Vancouver with carpet and brown floor.

Modern Baby Boy Nursery

Traci Connell Interiors

The white and espresso dresser doubles as a changing table in this nursery. A soft, modern sports nursery for this baby boy was the perfect solution for this excited family. Using green, navy and gray, this nursery became the retreat the mother always wanted.

London Mews

Tollgard Design Group

Small contemporary nursery in London with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper for girls.

NURSERY DESIGN

Design Seeker

Modern monochrome nursery design with scandinavian influences. Polished concrete flooring is softened with a beni ourian wool rug.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary nursery in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls and concrete floors.

Contemporary 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 Contemporary Baby Room Have?

When browsing through pictures of contemporary 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.