Contemporary nursery in Miami with blue walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Photos by Martina Gemmola
Design ideas for a beach style nursery for boys in Melbourne with blue walls, carpet and grey floor.

Red, White and Blue Boy's Nursery

Kate Smith Interiors

This is an example of a beach style nursery in New York with blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Edwardian Family Home

Mimi Pineau Design

The handmade bird mobile uses a variety of coordinating fabrics.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic nursery for girls in Toronto with blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Beach-y Nursery

Mend

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style nursery for boys in Los Angeles with blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Westchester Traditional

Chango

Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Inspiration for a large traditional nursery for boys in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wellesley

Melanie Morris Interiors, LLC.

Patrick Cline
This is an example of a transitional gender-neutral nursery in Boston with blue walls, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

City Condo

JAZ Design, Inc.

photograph by Liz Cordosa
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Boston with blue walls, carpet and beige floor.

Baby Boy - Nursery

Iconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe

We were delighted to find out a previous client of ours was expecting another baby! We were tasked to design a nursery that was calming, masculine and playful. We incorporated a curated gallery wall, ceiling mural and LED baby name sign that cannot be forgotten! Within this small space, we had to include a crib, rocking chair, changing table and daybed. We were focused on making it functional for not only the baby but also for the parents. The fur rug is not only extremely comfortable, but also machine washable - that's a win-win! The layered jute rug underneath creates visual interest and texture. The striped ottoman, black daybed and leather drawer pulls bring the masculinity to the room. We had a custom LED baby name sign made for over the crib, which can be dimmed to any brightness and is safe for children (unlike neon). Baby Andres was born on May 11th. 2020.

Blue nursery by Four Walls and a Roof

Lucy McLintic

Contemporary nursery in San Francisco with blue walls and medium hardwood floors for boys.

Wash Park French Provincial Remodel

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional nursery for boys in Denver with blue walls, carpet, multi-coloured floor and wallpaper.

Boy's Bedroom

Joni Spear Interior Design

A long-term client was expecting her third child. Alas, this meant that baby number two was getting booted from the coveted nursery as his sister before him had. The most convenient room in the house for the son, was dad’s home office, and dad would be relocated into the garage carriage house. For the new bedroom, mom requested a bold, colorful space with a truck theme. The existing office had no door and was located at the end of a long dark hallway that had been painted black by the last homeowners. First order of business was to lighten the hall and create a wall space for functioning doors. The awkward architecture of the room with 3 alcove windows, slanted ceilings and built-in bookcases proved an inconvenient location for furniture placement. We opted to place the bed close the wall so the two-year-old wouldn’t fall out. The solid wood bed and nightstand were constructed in the US and painted in vibrant shades to match the bedding and roman shades. The amazing irregular wall stripes were inherited from the previous homeowner but were also black and proved too dark for a toddler. Both myself and the client loved them and decided to have them re-painted in a daring blue. The daring fabric used on the windows counter- balance the wall stripes. Window seats and a built-in toy storage were constructed to make use of the alcove windows. Now, the room is not only fun and bright, but functional.

Belterra Project- Furnishings, Light Fixtures & Interior Design

Haven Design and Construction

In this the sweet nursery, the designer specified a blue gray paneled wall as the focal point behind the white and acrylic crib. A comfortable cotton and linen glider and ottoman provide the perfect spot to rock baby to sleep. A dresser with a changing table topper provides additional function, while adorable car artwork, a woven mirror, and a sheepskin rug add finishing touches and additional texture.

Irvine XVI

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Transitional nursery in Orange County with carpet, blue walls and beige floor for boys.

Hamiltonian Nursery Project

Swell Design Co.

Inspiration for a contemporary nursery in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

A NEW DAY Studio - Parklands Road, Kids Rooms

A New Day - Interior Design Studio

Cute kids bedroom at our Parklands Road project.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern gender-neutral nursery in London with blue walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

Lourmel

Desjoconception

Magnifique papier peint panoramique COSMOS JOUR de chez Isidore Leroy
Inspiration for a contemporary nursery in Paris with blue walls, carpet, beige floor and wallpaper.

Woodland Room for Baby Boy-Grandville, MI

Delight In Designs

We created this adorable woodland themed bedroom for a new baby boy. This project was such a joy to complete and mom and dad were trilled with the result. Designed by-Jessica Crosby

Twin Nursery

Kelsey Ann Rose

Interior Design by Mondalena Nikc.
Inspiration for a contemporary gender-neutral nursery in New York with blue walls, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Tropical Jungle Nursery

Maryam Malek Design

A whimsical and sophisticated tropical jungle themed gender neutral Nursery that can easily transition into a Kid's Room.
Large gender-neutral nursery in San Francisco with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Nursery Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Yellow 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 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.