When we found out we were expecting in June, we had already put a plan in motion to merge our home offices to eventually make way for a nursery. After the excitement of the big news we kicked it into high gear! First off we painted the room a crisp white to contrast from the past 2 tone dark office colours. Our amazing painter Carolyn from Roll Her Sleeves then traced out and painted our vision for the mural. At first we wanted to go very minimal but after looking at it for a few weeks, we asked her to come back and add a forefront layer of grey mountains, details in the peaks and the yellow sun. During that time the search for the perfect modern crib was on. We found the Hudson model from Babyletto which we loved from one of our suppliers in the states but after duties and shipping it ended up being more practical to buy it here in town. At the Artemano opening we hosted in November, we connected with Jonathan from Obasan mattresses. He graciously offered to supply us with one of their locally made high quality mattresses. We can’t wait for our baby boy to sleep on it! Our rocking chair has quite the story behind it. We originally found it for $8 ( yes eight ) dollars last spring. We weren’t sure at the time where and how we were going to use it so we had stored it in one of the garages where we were keeping furniture for an ongoing model home project. One morning we arrived and noticed the chair was missing. We made a call to our construction contact and he relayed the message. Next thing we know a worker was jumping in the garbage bins across the street. They had believed the chair was to be thrown away. Although a bit dusty it was recovered in decent shape. A few months passed and we started entertaining the idea of using it as our rocker. We asked Melissa’s dad if he would be interested in converting it to a rocker for us, and always up for a challenge he accepted and came through big time! At least was the task of reupholstering. We kind of liked the fun bright orange it was but decided to keep it safe with a nice grey material. After trying numerous curtains ( we lost count ) we finally settled on a old fav, the west elm chevrons. As well, 3 or 4 rugs were attempted until we tried the yellow rug from Urban Barn and instantly knew that was the one. We slid a couple small Ikea hacks in there. We wrapped an inexpensive floor lamp with rope to give it a different look ( and hide the silver since everything is brass ) and spray painted the shelf hinges to match the rest of the finishes. Photo: Sacha Leclair

My Houzz: Bernal

Hoi Ning Wong

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Photo of a small contemporary gender-neutral nursery in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls.

Rowhouse

S2 Architects

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

Nordic Nursery

Alex Crook Photography

Photo by Alex Crook https://www.alexcrook.com/ Design by Jennie Gruss http://www.jenniegruss.com/

Baby Boy Nursery- Sherman Oaks, California

designstiles

Small transitional nursery in Los Angeles for boys.

Redesign of the Room into the Nursery

DEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGN

Redesign of the room into the nursery. Painted walls with accents.
Photo of a small eclectic nursery in London.

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

Welcome Baby Mabel!

Open Gate Interiors

Helping a client with great design ideas, implement this beautiful nursery!
Photo of a small traditional nursery for girls in Raleigh with grey walls and carpet.

The Oliver Project

White Elk Interiors

Photography Craig Holloway
Small contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, carpet and brown floor.

Windsor Home

Jennifer Muirhead Interiors

Jayme Burrows
Inspiration for a small contemporary nursery in New York.

Born & Bred Studio - Nursery, Crouch End London N8

Born & Bred Studio

Children's room have become a studio speciality.! A truly magical nursery in North London for a special little girl. Tonal paint and classic Liberty print wallpaper create a room that will take her into her teens.

TWINS' Adventures

Nina Martucci Design

DOPO - cameretta per due gemelli
This is an example of a small scandinavian gender-neutral nursery in Milan with beige walls, porcelain floors, beige floor and recessed.

ЖК ЛИЦА | Москва

КОВАЛЕВА АНАСТАСИЯ | Студия дизайна "ПРОЕКТ"

Детская комната
Small contemporary nursery in Moscow with beige walls, carpet, beige floor and wallpaper for boys.

CHAMBRE BÉBÉ

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Nous avons imaginé un cocon tout en douceur et naturel pour la naissance d'une petite fille ! 10 m2
Inspiration for a small country nursery for girls in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, timber and wallpaper.

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.

Mid-Mod + Boho Nursery

Paradigm Interiors

Mid-century modern nursery with bohemian accents and baby animals.
Small midcentury gender-neutral nursery in Orlando with blue walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Ann Arbor Cape Cod Nursery

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

Griffintown Nursery

Hibou Design & Co.

Design ideas for a small contemporary nursery for boys in Montreal with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Not Your Average Nursery

Barkley Lane Interiors

Photo of a small country nursery in Seattle.

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.