Lindsay and her husband Geoff have a new home in Washington D.C. and needed to transform the extra room in to a space suitable for their new little addition. I was excited to take on the project, using Lindsay's beloved childhood stuffed penguin 'Pengi' as a starting point for inspiration. With an arctic-cool color palette, some great Etsy finds, and a little elbow grease, the room came together perfectly: a modern, arctic nursery for their little boy August. Complete with penguins, of course. Photos: D.Buckley Design

Chicago Luxury Residence

Gemma Parker Design, LLC

Photography: Dustin Halleck
Inspiration for a transitional nursery for boys in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Baby Barn

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Liz Caruana
Inspiration for a scandinavian gender-neutral nursery in San Francisco with grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Transitional Nursery

Mid-sized transitional gender-neutral nursery in Toronto with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Upper West Side Duplex

YDC design

Alexey Gold-Dvoryadkin
Photo of a mid-sized transitional nursery for girls in New York with grey walls and carpet.

Barberry Drive

Nathan Hejl Interiors, LLC

Mid-sized transitional nursery in Dallas with grey walls for boys.

'Villa Blanca'

Heather Scott Home & Design

Transitional nursery in Austin with grey walls for girls.

Sussex Barn

Chapter Eight Design | Interior Design Studio

bespoke furniture, children's decor, country, snug
Design ideas for a country nursery for girls in Sussex with grey walls, carpet, grey floor and wallpaper.

Baby Boy's Room

nessadee

This is the room we created for my baby boy. The walls were painted in Behr's 'Castle Path' with a striped feature wall at the end of the room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional gender-neutral nursery in Austin with grey walls and carpet.

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.

Woodlands Nursery

Kinderoo Childrens Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral nursery in London with grey walls, carpet and white floor.

Family Home refurbishment

Sarah Finney Interiors

Mid-sized transitional nursery in Other with grey walls, carpet and grey floor for girls.

Earls Court Family Apartment

Godrich Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional nursery for boys in London with grey walls and carpet.

Marina Home

JL Interior Design, LLC

Catherine Nguyen
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral nursery in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and orange floor.

Boy's Rooms

Lucy and Company

Beth Keim, Owner Lucy and Company, Design by Beth Keim
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic nursery for boys in Charlotte with grey walls and carpet.

Chevron Pattern Rug

Color Theory, LLC

Torlando Hakes
Mid-sized traditional gender-neutral nursery in Indianapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Scandinavian Children's Bedroom Lifestyle

Cuckooland

This is an example of a scandinavian gender-neutral nursery in Dorset with grey walls.

Barberry Drive

Nathan Hejl Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral nursery in Dallas with grey walls.

Modern Arctic Nursery

D. Buckley Design

A Lovely Victorian Maisonette

Resi Design Ltd.

My Bespoke Room
Mid-sized traditional nursery in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor for girls.

Turquoise Nursery Design Ideas with Grey Walls

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.