Photo of a mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Canal St Martin

Charlotte Vauvillier

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian gender-neutral nursery in Paris with white walls, brown floor and light hardwood floors.

Honeybee Garden Brooklyn Nursery

Curated Nest

This ultra feminine nursery in a Brooklyn boutique condo is a relaxing and on-trend space for baby girl. An accent wall with statement floral wallpaper becomes the focal point for the understated mid-century, two-toned crib. A soft white rattan mirror hangs above to break up the wall of oversized blooms and sweet honeybees. A handmade mother-of-pearl inlaid dresser feels at once elegant and boho, along with the whitewashed wood beaded chandelier. To add to the boho style, a natural rattan rocker with gauze canopy sits upon a moroccan bereber rug. Mustard yellow accents and the tiger artwork complement the honeybees perfectly and balance out the feminine pink, mauve and coral tones.

Children's Bedroom

Maria Barcelona Interiors, LLC

Traditional nursery in New Orleans with pink walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor for girls.

Lakeside Modern #3

Cannarsa Structure and Design

This is an example of a modern nursery with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Twin Nursery

Kelsey Ann Rose

Interior Design by Mondalena Nikc.
Design ideas for an eclectic gender-neutral nursery in New York with dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Baby Crib

Brushbacks Woodshop

Brushbacks Woodshop
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional nursery for boys in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Boho, Natural Nursery - Serenity Suede, Solid, Seringa Hardwood

Impressions Flooring Collection

Design ideas for a traditional nursery in Raleigh with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Un Appartement moderne à Vanves

Mimi's Home design- Décoratrice d'intérieur Ufdi

Une chambre pour deux enfants alliant douceur et peps avec un bleu ciel et ce magnifique papier peint corail/abeilles. Les deux couleurs délimitent visuellement les deux espaces...

Baby Nursery

Thompson Construction

Nursery
Photo of a beach style gender-neutral nursery in Other with blue walls and brown floor.

Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club - Traditional Style

CBC, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional nursery in Phoenix with white walls, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Un appartement haussmannien haut en couleur

Arkala Architecture

Large transitional gender-neutral nursery in Le Havre with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Nursery Design Ideas with Brown 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.