Photos by Jessica Alexander
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian nursery for girls in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Monterosa Street Nursery

Lace and Grace Interiors

Monterosa Street Nursery
Inspiration for a modern gender-neutral nursery in Phoenix with white walls, carpet, beige floor and wallpaper.

Nursery Design

Modsy

"My vision was to create a space rooted in classic design with a few modern pieces sprinkled in for a collected vibe."
Small eclectic gender-neutral nursery in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors and wallpaper.

Sweet Nursery

Lambert Home

Mid-sized country nursery in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor for girls.

South Yarra Terrace House

de.arch

Tatjana Plitt
Design ideas for a small contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

California Cape Cod Home

SHAPESIDE

Mid-sized beach style gender-neutral nursery in Los Angeles with grey walls and light hardwood floors.

Luxuriously Renovated Hayes Valley Victorian

studio D

Design ideas for a small contemporary gender-neutral nursery in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Jocelyn's Navy Boho Floral Bedding Nursery

Caden Lane

This amazing crib bedding is from Caden Lane. The ruffle skirt is a must have for any nursery. The curtains are made to match with ruffles and the same amazing beautiful navy floral design.

Alexandria

Colordrunk Designs

Pink tan and neutral nursery for a sweet little girl. Wanted to invest in window treatments that would work well for a nursery but grow with the child. Added a wall of wallpaper for dimension and sparkle.

Sweet Baby Girl's Nursery

Laura Jones & Company, LLC

This is an example of a small traditional nursery for girls in Charleston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

8 Avon Street

Oliver James Interiors

A classic and soothing baby girl's nursery inspired by chinoiserie and organic materials.
Photo of a traditional nursery for girls in Boston with pink walls and wallpaper.

ORGANIC JUNGLE BABY

Sandra Costa Design Group

I just love this room. Natural materials. I used unfinished wood rod and rings. The draperies are in ultra suede so small baby hands with coloring chalk will wash off.

Gender Neutral Nursery

Hanley Home

A gender neutral nursery that is equal parts sophisticated and serene.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral nursery in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Collingwood Chinoiserie Mural, Framed

MuralSources

Designer Amy Kummer designed this nursery using our popular and beautiful "Collingwood" chinoiserie mural, and framed them instead of using them as a mural.

Rénovation décoration maison bourgeoise

Fusion D

Julien Fernandez
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian gender-neutral nursery in Bordeaux with yellow walls and medium hardwood floors.

Family House in North London

VORBILD Architecture

This rear bedroom has floor mounted white radiators, new timber sash windows with window shutters, as well as painted floor boards. The fireplace has been retained and a new decorative wallpaper added onto its side wall. Photography by Verity Cahill

Pattern Play Nursery

k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf

Christian Garibaldi
Mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral nursery in New York with multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood floors.

Jupiter Residence

Reardon | Peloso Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional nursery for boys in Other with grey walls, carpet and beige floor.

NURSERY, Travel theme, Modern, Eclectic, Pittsford, NY

CHERYL BARKER Interiors

This modern eclectic baby boy's nursery has gray walls and white trim. Modern, transitional and traditional elements are used to create a fun, travel inspired, peaceful space for baby and parents. Baby furniture includes contemporary white crib and hamper. Accessorized by framed animal prints, mobile with spheres and globes. Hardwood flooring is covered with a gray and white chevron rug. Window has a blue fabric shade.

Nursery Design Ideas

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.