Design ideas for a small scandinavian gender-neutral nursery in Gothenburg with beige walls, carpet and beige floor.

Alessandra Tanzi
Design ideas for a small traditional nursery for girls in Other with pink walls and medium hardwood floors.

Houston Baby Nursery

Julianne Hawkins, Registered Interior Designer

Inspiration for a small beach style gender-neutral nursery in Houston with beige walls and carpet.

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.

Complete renovation - TMR

Morisset Design

Small midcentury nursery in Montreal with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor for boys.

Cozy Nursery

Studio LaVa

Small transitional gender-neutral nursery in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Baby Girl Nursery

Melissa & Co. Home Staging & Interiors

Photo Credit: Knox Shots
Photo of a small traditional nursery for girls in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Baby Girl's Nursery

MC designers inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional nursery for girls in Miami with pink walls and dark hardwood floors.

Huntington Hacienda

Lulu Designs

Jeff Thayer Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Orange County with grey walls and grey floor.

Kid's Rooms

Oak & Arrow Homes

This is an example of a small transitional nursery for girls in Minneapolis with pink walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rowhouse

S2 Architects

Derek Skalko
This is an example of a small contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Denver.

California Cozy

Kimberley Kay Interiors

Nursery room with dinosaurs accent
Small transitional nursery in San Francisco with green walls for boys.

Nursery

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Photo of a small gender-neutral nursery in Houston with green walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

ocean nursery

kate whitney design

Design ideas for a small beach style gender-neutral nursery in DC Metro with blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Colorful Nursery

Magdalena Hebal

Modern geometric nursery for a hip Chicago baby. This room had one main challenge - it was located in a rental unit and walls could not be painted or modified. The windows face a brick wall and the room begged for brightness and color. By using custom vinyl wall decals, color and interest were added transforming the room into a multi-colored, kid-friendly oassis with a modern feel.

Pink & Beige Nursery

Allison Ducharme Interior Design

Photo of a small transitional nursery for girls in Boston with beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Hampshire Nursery

NFG Designs

Photo by Stephani Buchman Photography
Photo of a small traditional nursery for boys in Toronto with carpet, multi-coloured walls and grey floor.

Central District Townhouse

Ore Studios

Ellie Lillstrom
Design ideas for a small modern gender-neutral nursery in Seattle with grey walls, carpet and grey floor.

Princess Dwellings

Berlett Design Group

Design ideas for a small transitional nursery for girls in DC Metro with grey walls and carpet.

A Baby Boy's Nursery

LTB Designs

This family wanted a room where the newest addition to the family could grow up in without having to change "themes" every couple of years. Mom & Dad already had most of the furniture. They just needed a few finishing touches to pull everything together.. We incorporated art that his big sisters created for that personal family touch. Birch trees, sticks and stones, rustic lighting and several animals all help to create a rugged yet playful feel to the space. A big cozy chair finishes it all off.

Small Brown 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.