This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary nursery for boys in Houston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Restructuration complète d'un appartement familial

GrAm Architecture & Design

This is an example of a large contemporary nursery for girls in Paris with multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, wallpaper, brown floor and wallpaper.

Baby room

Samuelle Verquin Architecte d'Intérieur

Réalisation d’une chambre sur mesure pour l’arrivée au monde d’une petite fille. Ici les teintes sélectionnées sont quelques peu atypique, l’idée était de proposer une atmosphère autre que les classiques rose ou bleu attribués généralement. La pièce est entièrement détaillée avec des finitions douces et colorées. On trouve notamment les poignées de chez Klevering et H&M Home. L’atmosphère coucher de soleil procure une sensation d’enveloppement et de douceur pour le bébé. Des éléments de designers sont choisies comme le tapis et le miroir de Sabine Marcelis. Contemporain, doux & chaleureux.

Dani Austin Nursery Project

Urbanology Designs

Check out our latest nursery room project for lifestyle influencer Dani Austin. Art deco meets Palm Springs baby! This room is full of whimsy and charm. Soft plush velvet, a feathery chandelier, and pale nit rug add loads of texture to this room. We could not be more in love with how it turned out!

Little Man's Nursery

Vanessa Antonelli Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary nursery for boys in New York with dark hardwood floors, black floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

This child's bedroom is pretty in pink! A flower wallpaper adds a unique ceiling detail as does the flower wall art above the crib!
Mid-sized contemporary nursery in Chicago with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, panelled walls, recessed and wallpaper.

6526

Bickford And Company

vaulted shiplap in baby bedroom
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary nursery for girls in Kansas City with white walls, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Montorgueil

Agence Glenn Medioni

This is an example of a contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Tresco

Visbeen Architects

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Grand Rapids with white walls, carpet, beige floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

The Cardinal

River City Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Richmond with multi-coloured walls, carpet, grey floor and wallpaper.

Upper East Side, Manhattan

Julia Mack Design, LLC

Small contemporary nursery in New York with purple walls, light hardwood floors, white floor, wallpaper and wallpaper for girls.

West Hollywood - Tranquil Nursery Room

Concept Renovations, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary nursery for girls in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Joseph Circle

Saul Construction

Large contemporary nursery in Denver with blue walls, carpet, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper for boys.

Edwardian Mansion refurb - Putney

Emily Rennie Design

Originally used as a kitchen, this room has been given a new lease of life as a nursery - ideally positioned on the north side of the building it made sense to use it as a sleeping space. This jungle themed nursery was designed for a brand new baby boy as a scheme that would grow with him.

Baby's Room

Lori Teacher & Associates

Serene baby's room with soft beige and white palette
Mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and wallpaper.

Portland Exectutive Home

Plush Couture Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary nursery for girls in Portland with grey walls, carpet, grey floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Bright & Fun Gender Neutral Nursery

KERV Interiors

Contemporary nursery in Other with yellow walls, carpet, beige floor and wallpaper.

PlaidFox Studio

Contemporary nursery in Other with multi-coloured walls, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

CHAMBRE DE BÉBÉ

Samuelle Verquin Architecte d'Intérieur

Flagler Residence

Renov8 Design+Build

Inspiration for a large contemporary nursery for girls in Austin with purple walls, carpet, beige floor and coffered.

All Ceiling Designs 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.