We used a soft pallet for this little ones nursery. Beiges, greys and touches of pink keep the space soft and girly but with a more contemporary, minimalistic vibe.

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!

Craftsman Remodel

Dacotah Studio

baby girl nursery - neutral california boho style
Inspiration for a small scandinavian nursery for girls in Los Angeles with white 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.

Bohemian Nursery

Studio LaVa

Photo of a small traditional gender-neutral nursery in Denver with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Feminine Forest Nursery

Shana Cunningham Designs, LLC

Inspiration for a small nursery for girls in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet and beige floor.

Baby Girl Nursery

Melissa & Co. Home Staging & Interiors

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

Önnered

Moodhouse Homestyling

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

Neutral Pastel Nursery

Little Crown Interiors

Since we wanted this nursery to be mostly neutral with some pastel accents, I opted for unpainted, natural wood furniture paired with white for an eclectic feel and decided on these great pieces from Oeuf. A wood beaded pendant hangs from the ceiling and mirrors the natural vibe. The crib bedding is super simple with just a patterned sheet. Design by Little Crown Interiors, Photo by Full Spectrum Photography.

Nursery "A"

Arca|Deco

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.

Woodland Playful Nursery

Katherine Sable Design

Hygee & West's Daydream wallpaper installed on the ceiling with a custom nature-inspired mobile and pennants. The Jenny Lind-style crib is outfitted in DwellStudio Woodland Tumble bedding. Many vintage pieces were incorporated into the design, including an antique lawyers bookshelf that houses toys and books and a mid-century credenza repurposed as a changing table.

Hagondange - La chambre d'Agathe

Maison 1995

Située dans un appartement en duplex, au troisième étage d’un immeuble de 1923, ma mission était de transformer cette ancienne salle de jeux de 9.1 m² en une chambre d’enfant. L’objectif étant de permettre aux futurs et heureux parents d’accueillir leur premier enfant, en toute quiétude. Bébé n’ayant pas encore révélé son secret à Papa et Maman au moment du projet, il était important de créer un environnement mixte, cosy et lumineux. La surface demandait à ce qu’on l’optimise et à ce qu’on la rende la plus fonctionnelle possible.

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.

Blessington Residence

re-interiors

The nursery overlooking the lakes is so sweet! The Eos feather light adds softness and whimsy. Splashes of colour are added with the seat pad fabric and cushions.

Louisville Safari Nursery

House Meraki

Gender neutral safari themed nursery inspired by parents travels to Africa.
Small eclectic gender-neutral nursery in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood floors and wallpaper.

Over the Rainbow Nursery Design

TheDesignStandard

Curated art prints create a colorful gallery for the reading nook of this nursery.
Small eclectic nursery in Dallas.

Islington townhouse

A New Day - Interior Design Studio

A calming and welcoming nursery space. Mint green walls and a painted white floor provide a soft backdrop to bolder colours in the rug and accessories. The changing table is a cost effective IKEA hack.

Complete renovation - TMR

Morisset Design

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

Altbauwohnung in Dortmund

DANS Architektur

Auf den dezenten Farben der Wand und des Bodens wirken die Spielsachen besonders leuchtend und farbenfroh. Foto: DANS Architektur
This is an example of a small traditional nursery for boys with grey walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.