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40 Baby Room Ideas for Decorating a Nursery That's Unique

Design by Kim Gordon Designs 

Designing a nursery is a fun project for expectant parents that can be as simple or elaborate as you care to make it. While the ultimate goal of any nursery design is to create a safe, welcoming, tranquil spot for your baby to sleep, play, and grow, it's important to remember that a baby room is as much for parents as it is for newborns, both from an aesthetic and a practical point of view.

While you can decorate a nursery in any style that you want, keep in mind that in the end it's just another room in your house, and should flow with the rest of your aesthetics and decor, and be a comfortable place for grown-ups to spend time in, too, with a comfortable chair for nursing and bonding, adequate storage, and a changing table that takes some of the sting out of that relentless chore. Most of all, a nursery should put a smile on your face, with colors, details, and decor that speaks to you.

Check out these inspiring ideas in a range of sizes and styles to help you create the baby room of your dreams that your newborn will surely grow to love.

26 Cute Nursery Decorating Ideas

Paige Rumore

It's never too early to appreciate good design, which is why we're making a case for decorating the nursery with some fabulous designer ideas in mind. Plus, this is probably one of the last times you can call all the decorating shots before they hit that threenager stage and have opinions on everything. Jokes aside, the nursery is your baby's first home. And the space that welcomes them into the world should boast an inviting, calming, and fun atmosphere full of wonder. Of course, your baby's room also needs to be functional and comfortable for everyone who uses it. So allow the following twenty unique nursery ideas, examples, and tips to ease and guide your own decorating process—classic pastels, unexpected neutrals, and modern interpretations ahead.

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1

Choose an Artful Mobile

Jonny Valiant

Interior designer Devin Kirk decorated his family's Chicago apartment in a way that allows for growth and embraces change, so he opted for a modern and mature nursery design that still feels playful. Black and white striped wallpaper create a visual link to the rest of the home and feel both youthful and polished. The mobile doubles as modern art.

2

Incorporate Cozy Textures

REID ROLLS

Cozy textures, warm neutrals, and tons of natural light were the focus of this nursery that designer Leanne Ford created in her own home. All the furniture is a mix of vintage items and pieces from her collection with Crate & Kids.

3

Choose a Fun Light

Tasmin Johnson

In this baby's room designed by Tasmin Johnson, the timeless pieces—like the ottoman and chair set, framed photographs, and traditional dresser—give the room a refined edge that will age well. To balance it out, she chose a whimsical pendant light.

4

Think About How You'll Use It in the Future

Heidi Caillier

Heidi Caillier used an unexpected color scheme in this nursery but kept all the furniture and textiles traditional for a balanced whole. The mix of patterns dazzles the eye enough to enchant a baby but will surely age nicely and work well in an older kid's room or as a home office, should the family decide to repurpose the space later.

5

Channel Nature

JOHN STOFFER

Designer Jean Stoffer says painting the ceiling and walls the same color "is a way to really level up your design." Here, she opted for a deep forest green tone that plays up the view of trees outside and makes for the perfect place to slumber (a must in a nursery). The pocket door doesn't eat into the floor space and makes checking in on your little one easier.

6

Give It An Edge

Tamsin Johnson Interiors

Modern lighting and a crisp gold and white color scheme make this nursery designed by Tamsin Johnson feel decidedly modern, but the classic molding, hardwood floors, and dramatic curtains give it a flair of old-world royalty.

7

Work With What You Have

Ngoc Minh Ngo

Designer David Kaihoi transformed this one-bedroom apartment into a family home, so if you're looking for small-space solutions and need to share a room with your young child, look no further. This little trundle bed tucks right back under the bed when it isn't in use, "first thing in the morning," says Kaihoi. And they use that windowsill as a bedside table.

8

Install Floor-to-Floor Carpeting

Heidi Caillier

Floor-to-floor carpeting is a great way to help absorb sound and also give your feet a soft landing, perfect for a cozy nursery. Designer Heidi Caillier also opted for matching curtain and lampshade fabric and wallpaper in a romantic print, which only adds to the sweetness of the space. An antique pendant is a timeless cherry on top.

9

Step Away From Pastels

Mali Azima

"I love to do nurseries that avoid motifs and color palettes that a baby can outgrow in a few short years," designer Janie Molster says of this bright and fun nursery.

10

Look at It From Baby's Perspective

Thomas Loof

Ashley Whittaker played with an arboreal theme throughout this ranch-style home, so she continued following that thread in the nursery with Brunschwig & Fils tree-printed wallpaper, but chose a soothing blue-gray color scheme for a twist. The shiny painted ceiling looks like a happy, expansive sky, which is the perfect thing for a baby to see when he or she looks up.

11

Invest In Ageless Furniture

Marie Flanigan Interiors

Contained by gold-leaf borders, the flowers climbing up the walls of designer Marie Flanigan's newborn daughter's room are actually mural wallpaper. Today, the daybed is "a cozy spot for late-night feedings, but one day it'll be her big-girl bed, with a trundle for sleepovers," the Houston designer says. Stylish, ageless, multi-purpose furniture is always a good investment.

12

Ignite the Imagination

Paige Rumore

"There's a hidden door in the nursery that goes into a
portion of the master closet so that you have direct access to the master. Perfect for a late-night run to the nursery," says the designer behind this home, April Tomlin. Practical genius aside, the shapes and motifs inspire whimsy.

13

Dress Up the Changing Table

PHOTO: Matthew Williams; DESIGN: Studio DB

Studio DB transformed this corner into a happy, practical changing station by framing it with a cheerful gallery wall , floating shelves, and plush animal mount. Opt for a changing table with drawers instead of open shelves to tuck away unsightly essentials and anchor the space with a neutral yellow hue.

14

Pick Fun Furniture

Chango & Co

In this adorable nursery designed by Chango & Co, the lucite shelving unit is shaped like a dollhouse. There are so many fun options out there that can make even something ordinary (in this case, a shelving unit), into something exciting and inspiring.

15

Choose an Interesting Crib

PHOTO: Tessa Neustadt; DESIGN: Amber Interiors

Your crib doesn't have to be plain white or wood. We're loving the modern black border of the crib in this nursery designed by Amber Interiors. The layers of plush rugs, whimsical wallpaper, and ceiling-high linen curtains soften up the space. But most importantly, never underestimate storage in a nursery. Baskets and bins are a good option and can be repurposed as the child grows.

16

Bring In Two Gliders

NATHAN SCHRODER

Photographer Gray Milan and his husband Jeff Richardson have two glider sin their nursery suite. This way, there's story time is a family affair. If space allows, bring in two rocking chairs or slide up an extra stool—it's particularly handy for parents of twins.

17

Opt for Durable Upholstery

NATHAN SCHRODER

This is baby Dove's room in Malin's nursery suite. His pro tip? Upholster your furniture in outdoor fabric or other spill-proof material so it looks like new for longer. A daybed can double as a bed for overnight guests and a place to perch while the kids play.

18

Be Bold With Color

Fran̤ois Dischinger

We're digging the use of vibrant, unexpected colors in this nursery designed by Steven Sclaroff. The green background of the wallpaper still feels youthful thanks to the whimsical pattern, and the orange-red carpet adds a surge of energy. The classic armchair and dresser are also going to deliver function and style to the family home for years to come.

19

Install a Little Library

PHOTO: Tessa Neustadt; DESIGN: Amber Interiors

Step story time up a notch by adding a little floating shelf library to display all their favorite bedtime books on. Designed by Amber Interiors, the collection of books doubles as decor, animating the white walls.

20

Bring In Cute Storage Pieces

Cameron Rupert

Keep blankets and towels easy to access with an etagere, a storage ladder, or a towel warmer. In this nursery designed by Cameron Ruppert Interiors, the wood towel rack adds a classic touch while also giving the pretty blankets more time to shine out in the open.

Bedroom and nursery design in one room

The birth of a child is a great happiness for every family. At the same time, parents are immersed in worries about how to provide their child with the most comfortable living conditions. Unfortunately, in conditions of small-sized apartments and a lack of living space, many parents have to huddle with their child in the same room. But do not despair - today designers have developed many ways to help make the design of a bedroom with a nursery in the same room comfortable, stylish and practical. Today we will share these secrets with you!

Where to start?

Before starting repairs, it is worth considering the possibility of expanding the premises. This can be done through a balcony or loggia. It is worth considering that the complete dismantling of the opening will require permission from the relevant authorities, so it is easier to limit yourself to the demolition of the double-glazed window. The attached territory needs to be additionally insulated - this applies to both laying the thermal insulation of the walls and installing the battery. Now you get a couple of extra squares, which is important in a small room.

At the planning stage, it is important to clearly define where the nursery will be located. If we are talking about a newborn's crib, it is better to place it away from the window so that excessive light does not interfere with the baby's sleep during the daytime, and an occasional draft does not lead to a cold. Try to avoid placing crowded racks, shelves, a TV panel near the crib - all this can cause serious harm to the baby. Equip the crib with a canopy - so you will provide your child with a calm, comfortable rest.

When the baby has grown a little, most often he is given a place for his own "world" near the window. This is a completely justified move: firstly, there is enough light here, and secondly, the children's area is not a passage, and no one will interfere with the child doing their own thing.

In houses of old buildings (for example, Khrushchevs) there are often niches and storerooms in the rooms. By removing the doorway, you can convert the pantry area into a nursery. Bright lighting fixtures will help replace natural light. Here the child will always be warm and comfortable.

Zoning of the bedroom and nursery

A room with two or more functional areas needs zoning. You can separate the parental and children's territories using sliding screens, plasterboard partitions, curtains, furniture, or the use of various finishing materials. The choice of one or another method largely depends on the initial dimensions of the room and the age of the child.

When the baby is still very small and his entire territory is limited by a cradle, you can zone the room with the help of decoration and lighting. Paste the wall near the crib with colored wallpaper, install a small night light. In extreme cases, you can separate the crib with a light curtain so that the glare of a working TV does not interfere with the child.

In a small room, you can separate a children's corner with a narrow shelving, which at the same time will play the role of a storage system for books, magazines and other accessories.

In the spacious bedroom it is possible to install a decorative plasterboard partition. You can make it more functional by adding niches and shelves to the design. A good option would be glass sliding doors, especially if the child is a teenager. This will give him the opportunity to be alone, to bring a friend to visit.

If the room is long, a high podium might be the best way to organize the space. Its interior space can be filled with drawers, which will help to avoid the installation of a closet, and at the top to equip a child’s sleeping place, a recreation area, and study. There is another option - a retractable bed is installed in the bowels of the podium, drawers are in the steps, and a desk is upstairs. The arrangement of the podium will create comfortable conditions for the baby, and the rest of the room will remain at the disposal of the parents.

Colors

It is better to choose a color for a multifunctional room from a light palette, which will visually make the room more spacious and light. The zone that is located by the window can be decorated in warm colors, and the one further away - in colder ones. This technique will balance the overall color of the room.

The choice of tone depends on the personal preferences of the household. Beige and cream palettes look cozy, green color contributes to the creation of a calm, peaceful atmosphere. By adding a little yellow or orange paint, you will significantly enliven the interior, make it more cheerful.

Style for bedroom and nursery in one room

The room will look much neater if you arrange it in a certain interior style. For a room in which there are several zones at once, it is better to stay in the minimalist direction. Light colors of gray, beige, white palette will give the room lightness and comfort.

Install furniture with glossy facades, include more mirror and glass objects in the design, and you should refuse the “flashy” decor - it is not acceptable for minimalism. Since the wall decoration assumes a monochromatic design, for a change, you can hang a picture or a couple of photos in a laconic framework.

A bedroom and a nursery in one room, decorated in Japanese or eco-style, will look interesting and attractive. These trends also support the idea of ​​minimalism in interior design. The main “trick” here is specific furnishings: for the Japanese style - sliding screens, shoji partitions, squat furniture, and for the eco-interior - a wooden children's bed in the form of a forest house, pleasant green and beige tones of decoration, floral motifs.

The bedroom for parents with a child in the Scandinavian style, which has gained great popularity in recent years, looks fresh and cozy. Here, natural finishing materials of light cold tones, wooden furniture and excellent lighting create an amazing comfortable atmosphere.

Finishing materials

There are quite a lot of materials for decorating the room of parents with a child. The choice will depend on how much you are willing to spend time, effort and financial resources to equip a comfortable interior.

Floor

The best materials for decorating the floor in the bedroom are laminate or parquet - such a coating will be warm and durable. You can use a more economical option - lay linoleum, and you should refuse carpet, as it will collect quite a lot of dust. Additionally, you can equip a floor heating system, which in winter will serve as an additional heating system.

Walls

The most decorative material for a bedroom with a nursery will be wallpaper, which has a wide variety of materials and colors. Give preference to plain canvases, and with the help of patterns, you can arrange accent zones. For a children's corner, you can choose a more colorful option, while it is desirable that the wallpaper be washable or paintable.

Beautiful walls are decorated with decorative plaster. Partially, you can introduce photo wallpaper or artificial stone. Do not oversaturate the room with a variety of textures and colors so that the interior does not turn into a cheerful kaleidoscope.

Ceiling

Plasterboard will help to simplify the finishing work of the ceiling, with which you can quickly get a perfectly flat surface. The material allows you to build stepped structures - a beautiful perimeter with hidden lighting or curly ledges that indicate zones. Matte and glossy stretch fabrics are also relevant. One of the advantages of these materials is the possibility of arranging a spot lighting system, as well as masking communications.

How to choose furniture

Try to choose only the most necessary furniture for the room. Of course, you can’t do without beds here, but you can consider options for transforming furniture. The simplest of them is a sofa bed that can be folded during the day. Also an interesting option is a wardrobe-bed, which will hide a bed in its depths and become a spacious storage system.

For a children's corner, a loft bed is a good choice, where the bed is located on the upper tier, and under it there is a locker or a work table. For twins, you can install a bunk bed or equip a high podium with two roll-out beds.

To avoid cluttering the walls with shelves, install open shelving between areas. The wardrobe can also be placed on the border of the nursery and the bedroom, thereby dividing the territory into zones. If the room is wide enough, you can install a closet opposite the bed, and hide the TV panel behind its doors.

Lighting and decor

The design of the bedroom and nursery lighting in the same room requires special attention. Here you should not skimp on lighting fixtures - not a single corner should be left without attention. If the nursery is located by the window, you can arrange a softer overhead light, and install additional lamps in the play and study areas.

Parents' area will require more light, as it plays a dominant role and is far from the window opening. Here you can use the ceiling chandelier, install spotlights, bedside sconces or table lamps. Separately, you need to highlight the storage system, if it found a place here.

To make the room cozy and emphasize its stylish design, you can use some decorative elements. In an empty corner, you can install a flowerpot with a plant, spread a soft carpet in a contrasting shade by the bed, and add family photos or an original panel to the walls. Do not overdo it with decorations - a large number of them will lead to clutter in an already small space.

Bedroom and nursery design in one room - photo

In conclusion, we invite you to visit the photo gallery, where we tried to collect the best examples of bedroom and nursery design in one room. Enjoy watching!

100 stylish photo ideas - INMYROOM

The appearance of a child in a family is an event so significant and exciting, that it is difficult to describe in words. A newborn when looking into his eyes causes feeling of complete purity and serenity. The desire of responsible parents is to ensure the best conditions for the life of the baby and his growing up, to create a place where he feel comfortable and protected. All these things are necessary for a child could grow up a calm, healthy and balanced person.

Correct choosing a furnished room for a newborn is of paramount importance. To choose the best option, you need to know some secrets and nuances: the most basic of them are described in this article.

B the room needs to provide for and correctly arrange a lot of things that will be required by the child and parents, places for:

All should be located so as to provide comfort to the newborn and convenience parents caring for him.

Baby rooms for newborns are planned for several years in advance - children grow up very quickly, so you need to anticipate the moments where the table will be for drawing, and then a desk, think over lighting and eyeliner for it, and much more.

Also you need to remember the importance of a suitable climate in the room. The temperature should be comfortable, neither hot nor cold - from 20 to 22 degrees. Humidity - 50-70%. The room must be well ventilated.

Finishing materials and color

General the requirement here is the environmental friendliness of materials. Traditionally, the best this is a tree; it not only does not cause any harm, but also creates comfort, a feeling "naturalness".

Not it is recommended to use artificial materials in large quantities, and not the use of toxic paints is allowed: any artificial chemical evaporation must be eliminated.

For the floor, it is also preferable to use wood or good quality laminate, suitable for environmental standards. Carpet should not be used - dust accumulates in it, microorganisms and harmful bacteria develop.

For walls it is better to use not paint, but simple paper-based wallpaper or reed - in terms of environmental friendliness, it is also more beneficial. IN arranging the ceiling from the stretch option is better to refuse, and choose the finish tree.

For newborn very important colors that will surround him. It's serious in a way affects his psychology and development - it must be remembered that consciousness the baby is an open book in which he figuratively writes down everything that sees, hears and feels.

For the baby is best suited for a calm range of shades of light colors. It's already in later, during growing up, you need to add brighter colors, but at the beginning peace and harmony are important for a baby in life - this is the best will influence the formation of his character and characteristics of the psyche.

Also the background color is recommended to be selected according to the sex of the child: for girls are more gentle, for boys - more "solid" shades. Great choice will become beige, cream or coffee with milk, as well as blue or pink pastel colors.

Possible use one or two bright contrasts: for example, multi-colored accessories, toys - for the first time this is enough. But after six months, the introduction bright details in the interior of the room are a must - they will stimulate the development brain, the emergence of new neural connections.

Furniture selection

First the point is to say about the most important thing - the material for the manufacture of furniture. Here the recommendation will be the same - it is better to choose a tree.

B the room for the newborn needs order, everything must be distributed optimally, unnecessary items should simply be removed. Essentially, here is a list of what you need furniture:

Room for a newborn should be planned based on the principle of least effort, so that everything is "at hand" - within reach, without committing extra movements.

First months of life for a newborn, a baby cradle is suitable, for convenience - on wheels, but the child is growing fast and will soon need more space.

Dignity cots in front of the baby cradle - its ability to make a place to sleep spacious and grow in size (in the respective models). She must have a high rim, usually with wooden bars, and be away from drafts or sources of heat.

Cot may have wheels or skids for rocking, additional functions for convenient baby care.

At choosing a changing table, you need to know that they are of different types - from overhead, taking up little space to full-fledged dressers with drawers, in which you can store diapers, diapers, gels, etc. Also, they are installed additional lighting.

B the interior of the room for a newborn is of great importance correct and convenient storage of all things; as already mentioned, you can store them in cabinets and chests of drawers, but there are other options:
1. use of open chests of drawers and shelving;
2. use underbed space;
3. storage through installation on the walls of open shelves, decorative ropes, wall pockets, etc.

Choice feeding places should be based on the convenience of both the mother and the child. They may be spacious armchair with footrest, miniature cushions and comfortable armrests. Nearby there should be a special stand or a small a table where napkins, diapers and other necessary accessories will lie.

Room for a newborn, the photo of which is presented below, already includes a bed for parents. If the room is not very spacious, then this may be suitable for simple foldout.

Interior styles

Design rooms for a newborn can be chosen according to your taste, especially the offer in in this sense is very broad. An interesting nursery will develop in the child himself sense of taste and originality.

Modern

He distinguished by functionality and modernity, where in the first place are simplicity and comfort.

Classic

Sophistication and classic beauty are the unique features of this style. Every detail is good thought out, everything looks elegant and luxurious.

English

Feature his is aristocracy, he is somewhat similar to retro, stiff, worthy. Roundness, which can be traced in everything, will make parents well look for the right accessories, as they need to be selected very carefully, in in accordance with style.

Scandinavian

It will be bright and stylish design of the children's room, the interior in an amazing way combines seriousness and tenderness.

Minimalist

He filled with optimal functionality - there is nothing superfluous in it, only what what is necessary. But along with this severity, he is not devoid of beauty and tenderness.

Loft

Stand out competent and clear arrangement of calm light colors with bright contrasts. A child in such a room will be interesting and useful - this is an excellent choice from which you can begin to learn about the world around you.

Modern

This style means the selection of special things in the decor. Will require additional costs and effort, but the room will turn out to be very beautiful and magical.

Safari

His feature - completely natural materials, unique pastel colors tones and textures. The child will like it very much, along with drawings of cute animals on the walls.

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