Mid-sized traditional gender-neutral nursery in Philadelphia with grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Coral + Mint + Gold Nursery This eclectic, shabby chic space features custom bedding combined with a gorgeous gold + white vintage crib and a beautiful repurposed aqua dresser. A cozy nook was created by a delicate sisal rug, faux sheepskin, a sheer canopy, and decorative throw pilllows. Festive paper lanterns and coral + burlap bunting complete the space. Photo Credit: Dusti Smith Stoneman

Babies Room/Nursery

The Container Store Custom Closets

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Photo of a transitional gender-neutral nursery in Other with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Victorian Terrace Transformation

Decorbuddi

We were tasked with the challenge of injecting colour and fun into what was originally a very dull and beige property. Choosing bright and colourful wallpapers, playful patterns and bold colours to match our wonderful clients’ taste and personalities, careful consideration was given to each and every independently-designed room.

Atwater Village

KCS Design Inc.

Mid-sized transitional nursery in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood floors for girls.

Houston Historic

Ashby Collective

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary nursery for boys in Houston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Mid-century modern baby boy nursery interior

Livettes wallpaper

This is an example of a small midcentury nursery for boys in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Venice Beach Spanish Contemporary

Alexis Manfer, Inc.

Contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Eclectic Modern Nursery

Little Crown Interiors

An eclectic, modern, and a little edgy take on a gender neutral nursery. We used a mostly neutral palette with whites and grays to set tone for the space. Then we warmed up the space with a gorgeous dark sage green dresser, copper accents, and burnt orange tones while still maintaining the light and airy feel. The client was an avid art appreciator, so we included some standout pieces by contemporary artists like Murakami and Kaws. Design by Little Crown Interiors, Photo by Full Spectrum Photography.

Appartamento zona Ticinese - ristrutturazione integrale

Livin'

Photo of a scandinavian gender-neutral nursery in Milan with green walls and medium hardwood floors.

NURSERY, GIRL, Glam, Rustic, Bling, Pittsford, NY

CHERYL BARKER Interiors

Beautiful baby girl nursery that has a bit of being glam, shabby chic rustic with just a touch of bling. Walls are gray with white trim. Lighting includes a chandelier with sparkle. Furniture includes a changing table, crib, rocking chair and pillow. Walls are decorated with a large abstract painting, shelves and other decorative accessories. Gray hardwood flooring is accented by an area rug. Colors throughout are gray, pink, white, cream, gold.

Venice Residence

User

Cute, colorful girl's nursery with West Elm side table, Mitchell Gold sofa, Restoration Hardware curtains, Land of Nod rug, and fun accent pillows.
Mid-sized modern nursery in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor for girls.

Contemporain Chambre De Bébé

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Paris with medium hardwood floors.

Seaside Retreat

Erinn V. Design Group

Photo of a beach style gender-neutral nursery in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

My Houzz: Thoughtful Updates to an Outdated 1900s Home

Danielle Sykes

Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2015 Houzz
Photo of a transitional nursery in Boston with medium hardwood floors.

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Nanette Wong

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for an eclectic nursery for girls in San Francisco with beige walls and medium hardwood floors.

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Vi-Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional nursery for girls in New York with beige walls and medium hardwood floors.

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Alykhan Velji Design

Bookstrucker Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional gender-neutral nursery in Calgary with grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Albany Ave | Nursery

Rehabitat

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian gender-neutral nursery in Chicago with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Classic Modern

Nuela Designs

Transitional nursery in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper for girls.

Nursery Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Painted Wood Floors

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.