We laid out all of the essentials with maximum function. Once we had a the layout finalized, we started looking for specifics. The color palette we came up with is grounded in neutrals with blush accents to add a touch of baby girl. We always want to maximise function in a room, so all our bigger purchases are gender neutral and convertible so they can be used when our clients have their second baby. We left plenty of empty space in the middle of the room for the essential tummy time and block building.

Tribeca Family Condo

Lucy Harris Studio

Key decor elements include: About a lounge chair and ottoman by HAY upholstered in Maharam “canvas” fabric, Shea shadowstripe rug from Restoration Hardware Baby, Gatto piccolo table lamp by FLOS, Aimee Wilder wallpaper Herbario, COA-M18 and COA-M3 by Even Venegas from Uprise Art, Coyuchi baby blanket

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.

Virginia-Highland Residence

Muffley Homes

This home was built through the Muffley & Associates' Custom Dream Home program and was featured on the VaHi Tour of Homes.
Inspiration for a traditional nursery for girls in Atlanta with white walls, carpet and pink floor.

Nurseries and Bedrooms

Urban Walls

"Triangles" vinyl wall decals. 50 Triangles per pack, each measures 4" wide.
This is an example of a small scandinavian gender-neutral nursery in Vancouver with white walls, carpet and black floor.

Chesebro Ridge

Moondrop Interiors

Photo of a transitional nursery for girls in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls and pink floor.

Bel Air Contemporary

Black Lacquer Design

This is an example of a large transitional nursery for boys in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls and black floor.

Beverly Hills Summit Drive Private Residence

Studio1Plaster

Photo of a large contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Adams Morgan Classic DC Rowhouse

Landis Architects | Builders

The owners of this stately Adams Morgan rowhouse wanted to reconfigure rooms on the two upper levels and create a better layout for the nursery, guest room and au pair bathroom on the second floor. Our crews fully gutted and reframed the floors and walls of the front rooms, taking the opportunity of open walls to increase energy-efficiency with spray foam insulation at exposed exterior walls. The middle bedroom on the second floor serves as a nursery. Bright turquoise doors and trim set the tone for the colorful space.

Indiana's Nursery

Hide & Sleep Interior Design

Danielle Trovato
Design ideas for an eclectic gender-neutral nursery in Melbourne with black floor.

Emperors Gate, South Kensington, London

Dyer Grimes Architecture

Jack Hobhouse Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary gender-neutral nursery in London with multi-coloured walls and black floor.

Birchcroft Home

Leprevo Design-Build

Inspiration for a large transitional gender-neutral nursery in Toronto with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Transitional Nursery

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional nursery for boys in New York with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, black floor and wallpaper.

Colorful Remodel

Elizabeth Haynes Photography

Design ideas for a country nursery in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and pink floor.

Sweet Sophisticated Nursery

KJM Interiors

photo: Keeney + Law
Inspiration for a transitional nursery for girls in San Francisco with pink walls, dark hardwood floors and pink floor.

Lincoln Park Single Family Home

Stephen Young Design LLC

Inspiration for a transitional nursery in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors and pink floor.

Cozy and inviting

Gittie Perl

Inspiration for a small contemporary nursery for girls in Other with pink walls, carpet, pink floor and wallpaper.

Chelsea Townhouse

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Emily Andrews
Photo of a transitional nursery for girls in New York with multi-coloured walls, carpet and pink floor.

Little Man's Nursery

Vanessa Antonelli Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary nursery for boys in New York with dark hardwood floors, black floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Eagle Hills

P. Scinta Designs, LLC

Lydia Cutter
This is an example of a traditional nursery for girls in Las Vegas with multi-coloured walls, painted wood floors and pink floor.

Nursery Design Ideas with Black Floor and Pink Floor

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.