Budget Modern Nursery Ideas and Designs

This nursery was a low-budget, DIY job. The idea was to create a space that both baby and momma could be comfortable in, and enjoy spending a lot of hours in (particularly in the first few months!). The theme started as "sophisticated gender neutral with subtle elements of whimsy and nature" - and I think we achieved that! The space was only 8' x 10', so storage solutions were key. The closet drawers and side table were both (very worn) antique pieces that were given a new life!

Modern Arctic Nursery

D. Buckley Design

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

Baby Room

Shea Curry

Mosaic wall art and pinwheels done with painters tape and an eclectic vision. photo: Shea Curry
Photo of a small modern nursery for girls in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood flooring.

Completed Nursery

Belle Decor & Design

Small modern nursery for boys in Orlando with white walls, carpet, beige floors and wallpapered walls.

A Restful Nursery

User

Grey and cream neutral baby nursery. Practical and stylish wall shelving brings extra storage to this small room.
Photo of a small modern gender neutral nursery in Other with grey walls, carpet and beige floors.

Eva's Nursery

Kids Room and Nursery

Photo of a small modern nursery for girls in Seattle with grey walls.

Travel Theme Nursery 2018

Nicole Rose Interiors

C.MARTIN
Design ideas for a small modern nursery for boys in Houston with grey walls, carpet and beige floors.

Quarto de bebê

Alma em Design

Foto Adriano Escanhuela - São Paulo
Photo of a small modern nursery in Other.

Los Angeles Nursery

Outline Interiors

Inspiration for a small modern nursery in Los Angeles.

Baby Nursery Pink and Grey Polka Dot Circle Wallpaper Border Wall Art Decals

Decamp Studios

Pastel Pink and Grey Polka Dot wallpaper border wall art decals for baby girl nursery decor.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern nursery for girls in Chicago with pink walls.

Prints

Maybe Sparrow Photography and Design

Maybe Sparrow Photography
Photo of a medium sized modern nursery in Dallas.

Blush, Grey & Gold Nursery

Interiors By McCall

Pelican Pix
Photo of a medium sized modern nursery for girls in Miami with grey walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.

CHILDREN ROOM

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Vista frontale della cameretta per una bambina in arrivo. Ambiente confortevole studiato a misura di bambino e che soddisfi le esigenze della mamma con l'utilizzo di colori caldi e carta da parati semplice ed essenziale.

Casa di Nuova Costruzione a Milano

District en Rose

Fabrizio Russo Fotografo
Inspiration for a medium sized modern nursery for girls in Milan with pink walls and light hardwood flooring.

personalizzazione arredi

MICROCOSMO Interior Design

Small modern gender neutral nursery in Rome with white walls and light hardwood flooring.

Toddler room

The Room at House One

Inspiration for a medium sized modern nursery for boys in Other.

Safari Chic Nursery

Studio 28 Interiors Ltd

A calm, relaxing safari inspired nursery scheme for a newborn baby.
Photo of a medium sized modern gender neutral nursery in Hertfordshire with beige walls, carpet and grey floors.

Shawnessy Nursery

Mattson & Company

Modern Boho Nursery

Goodcow Design Studio

Modern boho nursery
Photo of a small modern gender neutral nursery in San Francisco with white walls and light hardwood flooring.

Modern Colorful Nursery

Magdalena Hebal

Modern geometric nursery for a hip Chicago baby. This room had one main challenge - it was located in a rental unit and walls could not be painted or modified. The windows face a brick wall and the room begged for brightness and color. By using custom vinyl wall decals, color and interest were added transforming the room into a multi-colored, kid-friendly oassis with a modern feel.

Budget Modern Nursery Ideas and Designs

Unlike an older child’s bedroom, a nursery is a room that you will be spending a lot of time in as a parent. As well as being soothing for a baby, your choice of modern nursery decor and nursery furniture should make this a relaxing space where you may have to spend some sleepless nights. While you’re picking out modern nursery ideas for cots and changing tables, look for comfortable seating for you, too; a nursery rocking chair can be as important an addition as a baby bouncer, and we bet you’ll hang on to it long afterward. Exploring modern nursery ideas is a creative way to prepare for your baby’s arrival, so have fun picking out nursery furniture sets, nursery curtains, nursery bedding, nursery wallpaper and more baby room ideas that will welcome your little one into the world. For some amazing visual nursery inspiration, browse our galleries for pictures of modern baby room ideas and photos; but before you start, read on for some important nursery decor guidelines:

What modern nursery furniture do I need?

First and foremost, safety is key. When looking at modern nursery ideas, all furnishings should be thoroughly researched so you don’t end up fitting out your baby’s room with anything that could prove dangerous. Nursery furniture sets typically comprise a crib or cot with nursery storage such as a dresser and nursery wardrobe. Adaptable furniture pieces are efficient baby room ideas for a nursery – for example, some baby cots come with drop sides for easy access and adjustable height for the cot mattress. To get even more use out of your modern nursery furniture, why not consider nursery ideas such as a cot bed which can transition to a toddler bed as your baby grows, or a chest of drawers big enough to store cot bedding sets now and your child’s clothes later. However comfortable the furniture, a baby can still have trouble sleeping in a bright room so nursery blackout curtains are a great final touch. Once you’ve browsed through all the modern baby room ideas, have a look at nursery furniture in the Products section to compare cots, nursing chairs and changing tables that you can buy online. If space allows, try to ensure there’s plenty of room on the floor for when your baby becomes mobile. Unlike an older child’s bedroom, a nursery is a room that you will be spending a lot of time in as a parent so add comfortable seating for you – for mum, dad and baby, rocking chairs are great baby room ideas for any nursery. Muted decor is the typical choice for a baby’s room, although don’t limit your palette to pink and blue when thinking of boys and girls bedroom ideas! Use different textures and decor that will both soothe and stimulate your newborn, no matter their gender, and you can also experiment with nursery ideas such as wall stickers that will add sweet and versatile detail while being easy to remove when redecorating.

What colour should I choose for my modern baby’s room?

Who says a baby’s nursery has to be blue or pink? Whether you need modern baby room ideas for a baby boy, themes for baby girl nursery or gender neutral nursery ideas, you can have a field day decorating a nursery in any colour scheme you want. Muted decor is the typical choice for baby room ideas, but different textures and decor can be used to both soothe and stimulate your newborn. For example, a nautical theme comprises classic colours and patterns that are unisex (and, let’s face it, adorable) – you can bring the theme into the room by simply choosing plain blue and red gingham nursery bedding sets. Nursery ideas can change over time – a good tip is to choose patterns and prints for nursery curtains, nursery rugs, nursery bedding and nursery wall art that stick to the same colour palette so you can add new baby room ideas as your child grows. If you’re unsure, white is a beautifully serene choice for nursery interiors; a swinging crib and delicate white crib bedding will lend it a beautiful vintage nursery feel. You can actually select different colours, types of flooring, size and styles when browsing nursery ideas on Houzz, so you can see various types of nursery decor and compare. If you do want a gender specific theme, you can see little girls’ bedroom ideas and boys room ideas by selecting Boy or Girl in the menu, too.

How do I design a shared nursery and toddler room?

A shared toddler and baby room will require even more storage than a nursery, so it’s a good idea to first consider space to fit nursery furniture sets around your toddler’s furniture. Double duty furniture such as fashioning a baby changing table by fitting a mat on top of a chest of drawers, or modular furniture which allows you to mix and match different units to suit your needs, are versatile choices which maximise room. Portable cribs might be a great solution to simply wheel out of the room if you ever need to give your toddler (or baby!) some respite. If your toddler needs some convincing to share, why not involve him or her in picking out nursery ideas and decorating? Choosing nursery ideas and accessories that appeal to your toddler and letting them display their artwork as nursery pictures might make it feel more like their room while adding a bright and cheery decorative element. Browse through the multitude of modern baby room ideas, nursery ideas and photos on Houzz to find inspiration for your nursery. Whether you’re looking for boys room ideas, little girls’ bedroom ideas or baby room ideas with a gender neutral nursery theme, there are hundreds of photos to look through, and if you find some you like you can contact the professional that designed them and talk to them about designing your own nursery. Simply click through on the photo information or search in the Find Pros section.

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