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Contemporary Nursery Ideas and Designs

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Tribeca Loft
Tribeca Loft
Elizabeth Bolognino Interiors LLCElizabeth Bolognino Interiors LLC
Photo by Adam Kane Macchia
Photo of a contemporary nursery in New York.
SLC Parade of Homes 2016
SLC Parade of Homes 2016
Nomad Soul InteriorsNomad Soul Interiors
Photo of a contemporary nursery in Salt Lake City.
Aria in Keswick
Aria in Keswick
Dragon Seed Interior Design Inc.Dragon Seed Interior Design Inc.
Medium sized contemporary gender neutral nursery in Edmonton with blue walls and carpet.
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Girl's Nursery - Contemporary with Mint Green, White and Peach Colors
Girl's Nursery - Contemporary with Mint Green, White and Peach Colors
Vicki Crew InteriorsVicki Crew Interiors
Michael Hunter
Inspiration for a contemporary nursery in Dallas.
San Clemente Modern Nursery
San Clemente Modern Nursery
Dupuis DesignDupuis Design
Coy Guitierrez
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary gender neutral nursery in Orange County with carpet, white walls and beige floors.
FOXY ORANGE POPS
FOXY ORANGE POPS
Jami AbbadessaJami Abbadessa
This couple contacted me before their little bundle of joy arrived to design their nursery. We started with what used to be a very pink little girl’s room, decorated by the previous owners, and turned it into a contemporary cozy space for their newborn. The carpet flooring was replaced with hardwood maple, a modern baseboard replaced the traditional looking ones, new closet doors with a maple frame and frosted glass inserts replaced the standard white doors and recessed lighting was added to brighten up the once dark room. The couple didn’t want the standard pink or blue nursery, but opted for a more gender neutral and modern color palette. So using my favorite base – grey – we added some foxy orange pops! The maple and grey crib and dresser are Oeuf, the orange glider came from Room and Board, the windows were covered by Room and Board as well and most of the accessories and decor was ordered on Etsy.
Boho Floral Girl Nursery
Boho Floral Girl Nursery
West Rose DesignWest Rose Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary nursery for girls in Other.
Paris 17 260m²
Paris 17 260m²
blackStonesblackStones
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary nursery for girls in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Shaw Floors 2018 Collections
Shaw Floors 2018 Collections
Shaw FloorsShaw Floors
Flooring by Shaw Industries, Anderson Tuftex Collection
Inspiration for a contemporary nursery in Atlanta.
Bananas
Bananas
Studio MunroeStudio Munroe
Studio Munroe, Photography by Thomas Kuoh
Contemporary nursery in San Francisco.
Under the Sea Theme - Ocean Wall Mural Stencil Kit
Under the Sea Theme - Ocean Wall Mural Stencil Kit
My Wonderful WallsMy Wonderful Walls
Customer Photo - Under the Sea Theme - Ocean Wall Mural Stencil
Photo of an expansive contemporary gender neutral nursery in Other with blue walls.
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Роман СпиридоновРоман Спиридонов
This is an example of a large contemporary gender neutral nursery in Other with multi-coloured walls and beige floors.
Bona® Hardwood Floor Finishing and Care Systems
Bona® Hardwood Floor Finishing and Care Systems
Bona USBona US
Bona stains, finishes and sealers provide the ultimate in durability, protection and beauty in your home. Whether your floor is extremely worn and in need of a recoat or you want to change the color and design, the Bona System will highlight the true beauty and elegance of the wood. Bona waterborne finishes have always been VOC-compliant and healthier for people and the environment than most other finishes; GREENGUARD Certified for Indoor Air Quality. Contact a Bona Certified Craftsman to start your floor renovation.
Crestwood Nursery
Crestwood Nursery
Alima Deneke Interior DesignAlima Deneke Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary nursery for girls in Birmingham with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, wallpapered walls and a feature wall.
PROJECT CONVENTION
PROJECT CONVENTION
UserUser
Photo of a contemporary nursery in Paris.
transformation d'un plateau sous les toits
transformation d'un plateau sous les toits
Mélanie MontagneMélanie Montagne
This is an example of a contemporary nursery in Lyon.
Dissolve House
Dissolve House
Dominic McKenzie ArchitectsDominic McKenzie Architects
Will Pryce
Contemporary gender neutral nursery in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, grey floors and a feature wall.
Modern Masterpiece In Etobicoke
Modern Masterpiece In Etobicoke
Tecnip Construction ServicesTecnip Construction Services
Contemporary nursery for girls in Toronto with purple walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Fox Collection by Lil'Gaea
Fox Collection by Lil'Gaea
Lil'GaeaLil'Gaea
Contemporary nursery in London.

Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary baby room ideas and photos; but before you start, read on for some important nursery decor guidelines:

What contemporary nursery furniture do I need?

First and foremost, safety is key. When looking at contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary baby’s room?

Who says a baby’s nursery has to be blue or pink? Whether you need contemporary 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 contemporary 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.
Baby's play room
Baby's play room
Made Up ModernMade Up Modern
Photography Allison Morse Smith
Inspiration for a small contemporary gender neutral nursery in Burlington with brown walls and light hardwood flooring.
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