Photo of a mid-sized traditional gender-neutral nursery in Chicago with purple walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

My Houzz: Modernized Tudor-Inspired Family Home in Chicago

Rachel Loewen Photography

Photo: Rachel Loewen © 2019 Houzz
Inspiration for a scandinavian gender-neutral nursery in Chicago with black walls, light hardwood floors and vaulted.

Rénovation d'un appartement

Dolmen Architecteurs / Guez Architecte

Design ideas for a small transitional gender-neutral nursery in Lyon with light hardwood floors, vaulted and wallpaper.

European Farmhouse

HK Designs

Little girls room with hints of Paris. Recovered grandma's existing rocker in hot pink velvet, Black bed brings a great back drop to the custom pink, black and white bedding. Beautiful cream roman shade will go with anything as baby grows up!

Mid-City - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional nursery for boys in Los Angeles with beige walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

VISIONARY - Staging in Greenwich

BA Staging & Interiors

This beautiful and charming home in Greenwich, CT was completely transformed and renovated to target today's young buyers. We worked closely with the renovation and Realtor team to design architectural features and the staging to match the young, vibrant energy of the target buyer.

Architecture intérieure sur mesure d'un appartement

Studio Catoir

Architecture intérieure d'un appartement situé au dernier étage d'un bâtiment neuf dans un quartier résidentiel. Le Studio Catoir a créé un espace élégant et représentatif avec un soin tout particulier porté aux choix des différents matériaux naturels, marbre, bois, onyx et à leur mise en oeuvre par des artisans chevronnés italiens. La cuisine ouverte avec son étagère monumentale en marbre et son ilôt en miroir sont les pièces centrales autour desquelles s'articulent l'espace de vie. La lumière, la fluidité des espaces, les grandes ouvertures vers la terrasse, les jeux de reflets et les couleurs délicates donnent vie à un intérieur sensoriel, aérien et serein.

Hillside House

MB architecture + design

Inspiration for a small contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Burlington with white walls, light hardwood floors and vaulted.

Colorful Cape Cod Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional gender-neutral nursery in Chicago with purple walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Mid-City - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized traditional nursery for girls in Los Angeles with beige walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Mid-City - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Mid-sized traditional nursery in Los Angeles with beige walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted for girls.

Mid-City - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized traditional nursery for boys in Los Angeles with beige walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Nursery Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Vaulted

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.