40 Baby Room Ideas for Decorating a Charming and Functional Nursery (2024)

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  Add Eclectic Decor

  

  This baby room from Little Crown Interiors has a modern eclectic feel and an effortlessly laid back style, with natural tones, a mix of furniture styles, and lighthearted wall decor like an oversized initial and kid-friendly art.

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  Try a Rainbow Theme

  

  A Beautiful Mess created a rainbow-tinted ode to joy in this sweet and simple baby room with a few easy DIY touches that anyone could emulate, like multi-colored painted knobs on the changing table storage drawers.

  A patterned rug with a multi-colored geometric pattern adds a note of sophistication while remaining playful and fun.

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  Create a Natural Feel

  

  In this nursery from Dale Blumberg Interiors, classic Cole & Son black-and-white birch tree wallpaper lines the walls to create a forest feel. An oversized floor lamp and a stuffed giraffe add a touch of whimsy, while a few subtle pops of color on accessories and bedding add warmth to the neutral tones of the room.

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  Add Geometric Wall Art

  

  This colorful, dynamic baby room from Chango & Co. includes a geometric wall treatment in luminous shades of blue, green, and coral. A pale wood crib and arched bentwood bookshelf complement the refreshing, soft colors to create an all-around feel-good space.

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  Incorporate Vintage Pieces

  

  In this nursery from Erin Williamson Design, medium-toned gray walls create a calming backdrop for an eclectic assortment of whimsical vintage accessories like a wire hot air balloon-shaped chandelier, a thrift store pirate painting, a stuffed animal trophy head, a vintage rocking chair, and a red Persian-style rug.

  When decorating a nursery, choose timeless accent pieces that can easily transition into a child's room once the crib is swapped out for a bed.

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  Try a Black-and-White Look

  

  Little Crown Interiors used a bold, graphic palette of black and white for this contemporary nursery. The design demonstrates that there is no reason a nursery can't be just as sophisticated as any other room in the house.

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  Paint the Ceiling

  

  In this light and airy neutral-toned baby room in shades of taupe and white, Sissy + Marley Interior Design painted a bold striped ceiling to add just the right amount of playfulness and whimsy. The paint treatment helps to bring the high ceilings down a smidgen to make the room feel more cozy.

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  Add a Romantic Feel

  

  This romantic nursery from Courtney Davey at Tuft and Trim is filled with traditional vintage-style furniture and lighting. Tree mural wallpaper and a soft pastel blue and white palette creates a dreamy backdrop for the room.

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  Choose Midcentury Modern

  

  This nursery from Little Crown Interiors features midcentury modern-style baby furniture including a crib and changing table. The clean lines and rich wood tones flow seamlessly with the style of the rest of the house.

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  Try an Animal Theme

  

  Australian interior designer Nicole Rosenberg of Liberty Interiors created a fun, modern animal-themed nursery with graphic wallpaper, framed wall art, natural wood accents, and a mix of white, black and gray tones.

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  Mix Bold Colors

  

  Create a bold look in your baby room with a mix of bold and assertive colors. This space from The House That Lars Built includes saturated Kelly green walls, a vintage yellow and orange light fixture, green-and-white checkered curtains, and a checkerboard rug in shades of burgundy and scorching hot pink.

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  Carve Out a Reading Nook

  

  Create a cozy reading corner for bedtime stories. In this baby room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, a dedicated reading corner includes a comfortable upholstered rocking chair, clear acrylic book display wall shelving, a stuffed animal trophy head to define the space, and a faux zebra rug.

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  Add a Cosmic Element

  

  This cosmic-inspired baby room from Leclair Decor has a simple neutral palette of black and white, patterned textiles, and framed prints of the moon keeping watch over the crib.

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  Hang Patterned Wallpaper

  

  The baby room in this Hudson River, NY Colonial from Becca Interiors has a vintage feel, with its printed wallpaper, velvet armchair, and aged palette of muted yellows and browns.

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  Hang a Gallery Wall

  

  This spacious baby room from Chango & Co. was designed to grow with the child. The designers chose black-and-white wallpaper that creates a dynamic feel and a modern changing table that will easily transition into a dresser.

  A gallery wall of graphic prints anchors low-slung shelving that is perfect for toys now but will last throughout childhood once the toys have been swapped out.

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  Try a Jungle Book Theme

  

  This baby room from Kim Gordon Designslooks like a jungle book come to life, with walls covered in vividly illustrated wild animals and lush flora. Natural wood and rattan furniture are a perfect complement that keeps the focus on the animals.

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  Pair Pink and Orange

  

  The salmon pink ceiling in this nursery from Christina Kim Interior Design creates a warm rosy glow while a bright orange sideboard and geometric pattern rug add punch. The Venetian mirror is the kind of timeless investment piece that will become a signature element of the room as it changes and grows with the child.

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  Try a Woodland Theme

  

  Cathie Hong Interiors used a soothing palette of green, white, and natural wood tones to create this comfortable modern nursery. Wallpaper sketched with woodland creatures, framed palm prints hanging over the crib, a patterned rug, a comfy armchair, and a bear-shaped hamper add just the right touch of whimsy while maintaining a serene and airy feel.

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  Stick to Neutrals

  

  This nursery from Mindy Gayer Design Co. sticks to a neutral palette of creamy shades of white and soft shades of black to create a serene gender-neutral feel. Plenty of textural elements add softness and interest, from the pompom wall hanging to the round Moroccan rug.

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  Accent With Bright Yellow

  

  This light and airy nursery from Chango & Co. has a white-on-white aesthetic that is calming and easy on the eyes. Textural and colorful accents like a neon yellow wall sconce add warmth and personality.

  Keeping the overall baby room white allows you to make small changes like adding colorful accent pieces that have a big impact without renovating the entire space as the baby changes and grows.

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  Hang Multicolored Wallpaper

  

  In this cheerful baby room from Little Crown Interiors, multi-colored confetti wallpaper covers the walls, providing a rainbow of accent color choices to pull from when decorating the rest of the room that can be changed up when the room needs a refresh without starting from scratch.

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  Choose a Coastal Theme

  

  One approach to decorating a nursery is to keep the design consistent with the rest of your home's decor, maintaining a sense of cohesion that also makes it easier to adapt the room as time passes.

  In this coastal baby room from Chango & Co., white painted shiplap walls, a curvy overstuffed armchair, light wood crib, and natural woven elements create a fresh and calming space for babies and parents alike.

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  Channel Barbie Pink

  

  This theatrical nursery from Forbes + Masters embraces the power of pink, from the bubblegum pink ceiling to the curtains, rug, and bedding. Hints of dark gold add a royal touch, and contrasting gray calms things down a bit.
  

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  Choose an Alphabet Rug

  

  This compact nursery from Cathie Hong Interiors sticks to a clean neutral palette of whites and grays, with pale wood accents, and a few graphic touches on the alphabet rug and illustrated wallpaper, to keep it interesting and playful.

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  Add Poetic Details

  

  This baby room from The House That Lars Built has pale robin's egg blue walls, a floating sailboat suspended from the ceiling, and a hand-painted pear tree and little red bird mural in an unexpected corner, the stuff of childhood dreams.

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  Add Boho Design Touches

  

  A Beautiful Mess added boho design touches to this laid back nursery design. The mix includes a patterned rug and wallpaper, a colorful wall hanging, a Moroccan leather pouf, and a tall wicker giraffe keeping watch by the window.

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  Try a Black Accent Wall

  

  In this clean, modern nursery from Little Crown Interiors, a palette of black, white, and gray is softened with pale wood furniture and a touch of greenery. A matte black accent wall adds depth to the room and creates a soothing backdrop for a gallery wall above the crib.

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  Try a Hand-Painted Mural

  

  In this New York City garden apartment baby room from AHG Interiors, a hand-painted mural featuring animals and hot air balloons adds whimsy and enchantment to an otherwise cookie cutter space.

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  Choose Landscape Wallpaper

  

  In this twins' nursery from Forbes + Masters, wrap-around forest scene wallpaper creates a storybook atmosphere that adds whimsy to the neutral-toned space.

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  Add a Play Tent

  

  This baby room from Mel Bean Interiors uses a play of patterns from the wallpapered ceiling to the rug and bedding. Black accents on the windows and around the ceiling border add graphic interest. A black play tent and tassel wall hanging over the crib adds playfulness.

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  Try Horizontal Stripes

  

  In this baby room from Mindy Gayer Design Co., a taupe-and-gray palette includes bold horizontal striped wallpaper that makes the room feel wider and larger.

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  Lift With Silver Tones

  

  This traditional nursery from Jules Interiors has a tonal palette of pale gray walls and silvery accents that give the space a lift. Framed animal portraits add a touch of whimsy.

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  Pair Blue and White

  

  This spacious nursery from Mindy Gayer Design Co. has soft blue-and-white printed wallpaper, white textiles, and a baby-sized table and chairs that will come in handy for playtime as the child grows.

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  Add Southwestern Style

  

  In this sunny nursery from McCall Dulkys of Interiors By McCall, coral paint on the wainscotting, a natural wood crib, and a tall fate-tempting cactus give the room an easy breezy Southwestern-inspired feel that feels fresh and modern.

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  Include Soothing Browns

  

  In this animal-themed baby room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, animal-themed art, wall sconces, rugs, and toys create a nursery jungle atmosphere rendered in calming sepia tones of brown and white.

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  Accessorize With a Juju Hat

  

  This neutral-toned baby room from Leclair Decor has an airy feel, with soft gold printed wallpaper, a tall vase of branches, and a white feathered juju hat decorating the wall above the crib.

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  Create a Minimalist Feel

  

  This minimalist nursery from Cathie Hong Interiors features soft shades of white and furniture with clean, simple lines. Decorative accents such as framed illustrations, wood toys, and a pink table lamp on the changing table warm the space.

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  Add Wainscoting

  

  This simple nursery from The Posh Home features navy painted wainscotting around the lower half of the room, graphic patterned wallpaper on top, and a framed giraffe print hanging over the crib.

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  Choose Dark Florals

  

  In this baby room from interior Claire Staszak of Centered by Design, dark floral wallpaper in shades of black, pink, and red is paired with crisp white paint, elegant furniture and lighting, and framed ballerina art above the crib to create a sophisticated and refined nursery feel.
  

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  Add Wall-Mounted Storage

  

  Sissy + Marley Interior Design carved an adorable book nook out of a corner of this New York City baby room. A whimsical toy trophy head mounted on the wall defines the space, wall-mounted shelving displays books, and two tiny stools stand by waiting for baby to grow tall enough to use them while looking adorable in the meantime.