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15 ADORABLE Colorful Nursery Ideas

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Ready to be inspired? These 15 colorful baby nursery ideas are so cute and filled with so much DIY inspiration for your baby’s room!

Waiting for the arrival of a baby is one of the most magical experiences! There is so much hope and wonder as that little one is growing inside – who will she be? What will he look like? What will her personality be? There is so much nesting going on, too! As mommas, we want everything to be picture perfect for the arrival of these little bundles, especially their new homes in the nurseries! There are so many different directions you could go in when it comes to the nursery. Some of my favorites are colorful nurseries and I knew that’s the route I wanted to go for Little Miss’s nursery. You can see my inspiration board here! They are so bright and creative and the perfect “Welcome Home” for these sweet babies!

Here are 15 colorful nurseries that I just can’t get enough of that were inspiration as I put together Little Miss’s nursery!

1 | A Cheery Patterned Oasis from Apartment Therapy

The bursts of orange and yellow add such a cheerfulness to this decor. You can’t help but smile walking into this room, and your baby will love all the bright things to look at!

2 | Under the Palms Nursery from Emerson Grey Designs

I love the natural feel that the greens add to this room. It really brings the cool and crisp feeling of nature to the bedside of this little one!

3 | Atticus’ NYC Nursery from Barefoot Blonde

The green-blue combination gives this room a surge of brightness and life against the clean backdrop of the white walls! And I love the burst of light that the ceiling fixture brings!

4 | Colorful Nursery from A Crafted Passion

Of course, I had to include Little Miss’s nursery in this roundup. This DIY felt ball garland and elephant string art decor were the perfect additions to add some pops of color in her room.

 

5 | Owen’s Bright and Colorful Nursery from Two Twenty One

The contrast of the pale walls and colorful curtains and blanket really adds a liveliness and energy to the room’s atmosphere! And that is such a cozy chair for nursing or rocking a baby to sleep!

6 | Graham’s Bright and Modern Nursery from Project Nursery

Being a Dr. Seuss fan, I love the theme of this room! The orange picture and rug pair perfectly with the soothing blue and bright lime. Not only do the colors mix so nicely, but the different patterns of the fabrics are ideal compliments!

7 | Dana and Cary’s Nursery from The Jungalow

This is such an inviting space! It has a living-room-feel with the sofa and the plants; the theme of the whole room really communicates ‘family.’

8 | Rosie’s New Nursery from The White Buffalo Design Co.

This chic space is one that not only will baby feel right at home, but mama will as well! Who wouldn’t want to pass all hours of the day (and night) in this gorgeous room?

9 | Chet’s Nursery from oh.eight.oh.nine

The bursts of color in this neutral room combine perfectly! These beautiful hues spread throughout the space without being overwhelming. Flawlessly executed! I literally want to hire this lady to come decorate our home. GORGEOUS!

10 | The Nursery Reveal from View Along the Way

The patterned curtains, the striped dust ruffle, and the colored light fixture all add the ideal amount of color to this room to create a calm yet engaging space for the little one!

11 | Bright and Colorful Boy’s Nursery from Very Rosenberry

Primary colors mixed with the trendy chevron grey and gold is the perfect compliment to one another. And what is more cheerful in a baby’s room than Mickey Mouse?

12 | Monkey Business Nursery from Design Dazzle

This is a beautiful, bright and bold take on a jungle theme! The green/blue/white are perfectly balanced and bring the fun and energy and silliness of monkey business from the outdoors right to the crib!

13 | Colorful Circus Gender Neutral for Baby Peanut from How Joyful Blog

This nursery is just gorgeous! The explosions of color are impeccably placed throughout this nursery. It’s such a creative take on a safari theme. If you like this one, you need to check out the other pictures. They are amazing!

14 | Sarah’s Nursery Tour from A Beautiful Mess

This is another nursery that has white walls but bursts of color in just the right places! The rug, the pillows, and the light fixture all add the right amount of color to make this a clean, inviting home for a baby!

15 | Matilda’s Bright and Happy Nursery from Lay Baby Lay

This is such a happy room! I love the wall hanging above the crib, and all of the other fabrics bounce beautifully off of that. And that pom pom garland! So sweet!

These creative and colorful nurseries just overflow with love and anticipation for the sweet little one who will soon make an entrance!

Another special way to celebrate a new baby’s arrival is the gender reveal! Check out these gender reveal ideas for some fun inspiration!

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

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Kristin Hohenadel is an interior design expert who has covered architecture, interiors, and decor trends for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Lonny, and the American and international editions of Elle Decor. She resides in Paris, France, and has traveled to over 30 countries, giving her a global perspective on home design.

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Updated on 08/26/22

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.

30 Cool Ideas to Decorate a Nursery

Decorating a nursery provides a unique opportunity to try out new colors and patterns. Very often, the final solution is a compromise between what the child wants and what is better financially and practically. The examples below will help you create a bright but consistent nursery.

When we talk about color, walls are the main topic of conversation. For the nursery, as a rule, bright colors are chosen. But as soon as the child grows up, the room ceases to correspond to him and you have to redo it. Here are 30 ideas on how to avoid it. nine0003

Bright décor and lighting

White walls may seem too boring for a nursery, but there are plenty of creative ideas to fix it. White color leaves you more room to maneuver, allowing you to change the style and theme of the room only through decor and lighting. And given how often children's tastes and preferences change, this may be the best solution. Due to the functional and economic advantages, this approach is gaining more and more followers. nine0003

Marine style headboard. Idea for a nursery from Posh Playrooms.

Balloons enliven the nursery interior. Project from Covadonga Canovas.

A teenage girl's room with bright pink decor. Idea from Helene Hollub. Photo by Ken Hayden.

Decor adds color to an eclectic bedroom. Idea for a nursery from Walk Among The Homes.

Start with an unusual bed, or even a headboard, add a nightstand and decor to complete the look. Choose a room color palette and stick to it. Traditionally, lilac and pink colors are chosen for girls, and blue for boys. Against the neutral background of the walls, these bright colors of the decor become more expressive. nine0003

Children's room design that changes with the child's needs.

Bright floral accent in a girl's nursery. Taken from Home Staging — Czech Republic.

Scandinavian nursery decor ideas. Taken from Ninainvorm.

The use of signs in the decor of the nursery. Project by BendikLaura Manning.

Orange decor brings the nursery to life. Idea from alvarez-diaz villalon.

Ideas for adding color to furniture

Shelves and cabinets greatly influence the look of a nursery. Shelving with a workplace is a smart choice. In addition, these cabinets come in different colors. Instead of the ubiquitous pink and blue tones, you can choose yellow, it suits children of both sexes. Orange is suitable for children who are still a year or two before transitional age. If you combine these cheerful colors with black, you get a brighter look. Multi-colored shelves and cabinet doors will suit any style of the room. nine0003

A boy's room with colorful shelving and decor. Nursery by Redtop Architects.

Shelving unit with workstation in different shades of green. Idea for the nursery by Paul Archer Design

Flashy shelves and yellow lamps are the main accents of the room. Nursery by Strauss Design Susan.

Children's workstations in different colors. Project from MATT architecture LLP.

Vintage wardrobe with colorful drawers in the nursery. Idea from Artistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs. nine0003

Bring your walls to life

Not happy with white walls despite bright decor? Instead of worrying about the right paint color, think about a nice accent wall with nice wallpaper. This will not only add color to the room, but also create a mood. Take into account the size of the room and the size of the surface that the wallpaper will need to cover. Too flashy drawing can "suppress" a small room.

Dark blue bedroom with light brown wallpaper by De Gournay. Nursery idea by Scott Weston Architecture Design. nine0003

Drawn map of the world. Idea for a nursery from Spazio Rosso.

Butterfly wallpaper by J&J Design Group.

Geographic maps are a favorite element of the nursery of all time, which helps to satisfy the curiosity of the child. Graffiti on the walls is suitable for older children, and a wall with a slate surface will help him become a great artist himself. Posters, vintage lettering and glowing lettering add charm to the perfect bedroom.

Modern nursery in orange and blue. Nursery idea from Charley's Loft Drapery and Design.

Wallpaper from posters in a teenager's room. Children's room by Go Green Construction.

A map of the world and bright decor bring the nursery to life. Project by Kati Curtis Design.

Graffiti on the wall adds color to the nursery.

Grandiose Ceiling

A colorful ceiling that dramatically changes the look of a room. In a nursery, this provides a unique opportunity to add more than just color to a room — you can decorate the ceiling with anything from stars and planets to your child's favorite superheroes. Pair this with a beautiful chandelier or recessed light fixtures for a mesmerizing, expressive space that is filled with color despite the softer tone walls. nine0003

The design ceiling will impress anyone. Idea for a nursery from Staprans Design.

Stylish combination of pink and orange. Project for a nursery from DKOR Interiors.

Chic teen room with blue ceiling and blinds.

Girl's room with pink details. Taken from Gormans.

Carpets and Windows

If a painted ceiling doesn't inspire you, think of a beautiful carpet, a wonderful floor tile or an original carpet runner. Window blinds and drapes that match the color of the pillows on the bed are another easy approach to decor. He will never let you down. No matter which way you choose to bring color into the interior, make sure that the nursery space is not full of details and is logically thought out. nine0003

Iridescent blinds are eye-catching. Idea for a nursery from All Shutters and Blinds - Adelaide.

A multi-coloured geometric patterned rug sets the mood in the nursery. Project from Stone Creek Builders.

A vibrant rug adds charm to a room. Idea for a nursery from DKOR Interiors.

A birdcage chandelier and a stylish rug are the basis of this room's design. Taken from Alex Findlater.

Colored curtains and bright details on a neutral background. Idea for a nursery from d2 interieurs.

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Archigram (Evgenia Knyazheva's studio)

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K+K interiors

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Sweet home

Maria Lutsenko (MY YO Design)

Room for two kids aged 2 and 4.
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Fresh Kid - Toddler Girls Bedroom

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Appartement Longchamp

HAUSSMANN INTÉRIEURS

Inspiration for home comfort: modern neutral nursery with white walls, medium parquet floors and brown floor for 1-3 year olds

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Interiors by Maite Granda

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Small Toddler Bedroom

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Brook House, Gloucestershire

Completion Interior Design & Architecture

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