Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury gender-neutral nursery in Detroit with white walls, carpet and beige floor.

This gender neutral nursery was designed to go with the modern and farmhouse style of the rest of the home. Jenna wanted to have a space that felt calming, relaxing and breezy. The feature wall is created by install of playful geometric pattern framed with wall molding. The color palette was kept neutral along with the rich wood color of the furniture for the space. Design by Little Crown Interiors, Photography by Jenna Kutcher

Mid-century modern baby boy nursery interior

Livettes wallpaper

Design ideas for a small midcentury nursery for boys in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cobble Hill Residence

Benjamin Andres Architekt

Inspiration for a small midcentury nursery in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Valley Club Mid-Century

DD Ford Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury nursery for girls in Santa Barbara with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Studio City: Midcentury Modern Nursery

Union of Art, Inc

Michelle Pullman
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury gender-neutral nursery in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Oakland Hills Modern

Coddington Design

The orange painted ceiling, striped curtains and playful rug are among the cheerful elements of this two-year-old boys bedroom. The custom glider with nailhead detail and contrast welt, as well as the tri-tone mobile from the MoMA store elevate this colorful and indestructible boys bedroom. Photographer: Lauren Edith Andersen

South Fitzroy Residence

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The nursery of this compact Victorian terrace with the amazing Oleander cot which converts into a baby bed.
This is an example of a small midcentury nursery for boys in Melbourne with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

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Jane Vorbrodt

Midcentury gender-neutral nursery in Vancouver with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Tacoma

Heidi Caillier Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury gender-neutral nursery in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Jenna Kutcher's Gender Neutral Nursery

Little Crown Interiors

Mid-century modern baby boy nursery interior

Livettes wallpaper

Small midcentury nursery in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor for boys.

Coolbinia Project

Dion Robeson

Dion Robeson Interior Finishes by Robeson Architects
Midcentury nursery in Perth with white walls, carpet and white floor for girls.

San Francisco Edwardian

Lexie Saine Design

Mid-sized midcentury nursery in San Francisco with white walls for boys.

La Jolla Ave., Los Angeles

Luxe Remodel

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury nursery in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors and yellow floor.

Venice beach

KCS Design Inc.

Photography by Joshua Targownik www.targophoto.com
Midcentury gender-neutral nursery with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

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Morisset Design

Inspiration for a small midcentury nursery for boys in Montreal with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Baby Ruby's Nursery

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury nursery for girls in Oklahoma City with white walls, carpet and white floor.

Mid-Century Modern home remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.

Jonah and Lila

AHG Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury gender-neutral nursery in New York with white walls.

Midcentury Nursery Design Ideas with White Walls

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 Midcentury Baby Room Have?

When browsing through pictures of midcentury 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.