Photo of a small traditional nursery for girls in Other with green walls.

After the nursery was finished. Room painted grey with hand painted stars on the wall to reflect the cot venetian blind.
Photo of a small contemporary nursery for boys in Cheshire with grey walls, carpet and grey floor.

Fun with Pillows!

Something Sew Unique, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional nursery in Milwaukee.

Midtown Manhattan Nursery

Lindsay MacRae Interiors, LLC

Keith Thompson Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional nursery for girls in New York with carpet and purple walls.

Tudor with Southern Flair

Steffanie Danby Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional nursery for boys in Chicago with grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Little Lamb Nursery

Michelle Reichel Interiors

Designing this light-filled nursery for my first child was a dream come true and every detail speaks to the hopes I have for him and the life I want to give him- filled with possibilities, space to find his true self, and the pure joyfulness of childhood.

Scandinavian Living Room & Nursery

Cathie Hong Interiors

This single family home came with a recently updated kitchen, but a cramped living space and obtrusive fireplace. We kept the furniture simple and clean with a Scandinavian bent, changed out kitchen pendants and stools to make it more modern, and transformed the adjacent room to a bright home office. We also created a sweet and simple nursery for their newest addition.

Jessi Malay's Floral Nursery

Little Crown Interiors

Design: Little Crown Interiors, Photo: Full Spectrum Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional nursery for girls in Los Angeles with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Meatpacking Penthouse

Megan Grehl

Design ideas for a small transitional gender-neutral nursery in New York with beige walls and medium hardwood floors.

Pink & Beige Nursery

Allison Ducharme Interior Design

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

Changing Dresser CD101

Consilium B LLC

midcentury-inspired dresser with drawers and open shelving, changing module that can be converted later into a regular dresser unit
Design ideas for a small midcentury gender-neutral nursery in Atlanta with grey walls, carpet and beige floor.

Ann Arbor Cape Cod Nursery

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Photo of a small midcentury nursery for girls in Detroit with green walls, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured floor.

Boy Nursery (Cedar Park, Texas)

Noa Noa Design Solutions

Photography - Erez Peled
This is an example of a small modern nursery for boys in Austin with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

South Fitzroy Residence

User

The nursery of this compact Victorian terrace with the amazing Oleander cot which converts into a baby bed.
This is an example of a small midcentury nursery for boys in Melbourne with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Baby's Nest

Ellecor Design & Gifts by Haden Long

Holmes Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional gender-neutral nursery in Other with yellow walls and medium hardwood floors.

The adventure await! Boy's Nursery

Interior Rejuvenations

Baby boy's nursery with a eclectic and colourful theme. Adventure, feathers and boho themed products come together beautifully to create a baby boy’s room different than your standard nursery. I was on a tight budget and most of the items where sourced second hand, handmade or relatively cheap. The end result is fun and the mountains reflect my Canadian heritage which I hope our baby boy will enjoy. Photos by Crib creative

Mystical Fairy Play & Nursery

Designs By Des Interiors

The "Mystical Fairy Play & Nursery" project are two rooms that coincide with another. The first room is a nursery that will eventually turn into a big girls room when these twins transition. The second room is their playroom which will eventually become the other bedroom for one of the girls. In the meantime, it is the place where their imagination can run wild and be inspired through representational art. This project was full of color, vibrancy, and creativity!

A Baby Girl's Nursery

Nicky Bailey Interiors

I designed this "princess bed" for both granny and the little girl to grow into. It is an extra wide single bed with a bespoke canopy and headboard to mirror the clouds in the mural.

Modern Nursery

Tina Konstas

Small scandinavian nursery in New York with grey walls and medium hardwood floors for boys.

Pier Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Kelly Martin Interiors

A graphic bohemian nursery in Santa Monica, CA.
Design ideas for a small transitional nursery for girls in San Francisco with pink walls and carpet.

Small 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.