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Medium Sized Midcentury Nursery Ideas and Designs

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Aubri's Nursery
Aubri's Nursery
Dona DesignsDona Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized retro nursery for girls in New Orleans.
East Dulwich Grove, SE22
East Dulwich Grove, SE22
Build TeamBuild Team
Photo of a medium sized midcentury gender neutral nursery in London.
AV Nursery
AV Nursery
Pam's Paper N PaintsPam's Paper N Paints
existing desk was painted high reflective white, top was stripped and stained natural to match crib, new knobs were installed. Changing pad, basket and bunny prints added. Walls painted SW pinkish
Morristown Nursery
Morristown Nursery
Grayscale Homes DesignsGrayscale Homes Designs
This is an example of a medium sized retro nursery for boys in New York with grey walls, laminate floors and grey floors.
Kid Spaces
Kid Spaces
exactly.exactly.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury gender neutral nursery in Detroit with white walls, carpet and beige floors.
Studio City: Midcentury Modern Nursery
Studio City: Midcentury Modern Nursery
Union of Art, IncUnion of Art, Inc
Michelle Pullman
Medium sized retro gender neutral nursery in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Orinda whole house remodel
Orinda whole house remodel
Davis Home ProsDavis Home Pros
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury gender neutral nursery in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Nursery in Neutrals
Nursery in Neutrals
Feuerbach Design, L.L.C.Feuerbach Design, L.L.C.
Graphic wall done with level and sharpie paint pens
Medium sized midcentury gender neutral nursery with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Kid Spaces
Kid Spaces
exactly.exactly.
Photo of a medium sized retro gender neutral nursery in Detroit with white walls, carpet and beige floors.
Jenna Kutcher's Gender Neutral Nursery
Jenna Kutcher's Gender Neutral Nursery
Little Crown InteriorsLittle Crown Interiors
This gender neutral nursery was designed to go with the modern and farmhouse style of the rest of the home. Jenna wanted to have a space that felt calming, relaxing and breezy. The feature wall is created by install of playful geometric pattern framed with wall molding. The color palette was kept neutral along with the rich wood color of the furniture for the space. Design by Little Crown Interiors, Photography by Jenna Kutcher
Projet Saint-Mandé
Projet Saint-Mandé
Karen Tinka Design IntérieurKaren Tinka Design Intérieur
Photo of a medium sized retro gender neutral nursery in Paris with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Decorators' Showhouse 2017
Decorators' Showhouse 2017
Lauren King Interior DesignLauren King Interior Design
This project was a part of the 2017 Decorators' Showhouse in Columbus, Ohio. Twelve designers each created a room within the Columbus Museum of Art, making this the first showhouse to take place within a museum. Each designer was allowed to use a piece of artwork from the museum's collection in their space. The intent of this design was to create a contemporary, gender-neutral nursery with touches of mid-century modern style. Mid-century modern design is sleek, simple, functional and bright. Here, the combination of vintage and contemporary furnishings and accessories all come together to create a space that is calm, yet inspires creative play. The artwork, California Landscape by Stanton Macdonald-Wright, sets this tone. His modern abstract, devoid of illustration uses blocks of color to create space and form. This idea of geometric abstracts is repeated throughout the design of the room. Interesting shapes that can be manipulated with eye or hand are very fitting for a nursery. This is a space where a child can dream and play, grow and learn, and also rest. It is a room that could evolve over time while continuing to inspire a child for many years. “I strive to divest my work of all anecdote and illustration and to purify it to the point where the emotions of the spectator will be wholly aesthetic, as when listening to good music…” - Stanton Macdonald-Wright, circa 1915 Photo Credit: Marshall Evan Photography Construction: Jameson Building Co.
Let the Adventure Begin - Boy's Nursery
Let the Adventure Begin - Boy's Nursery
Emerson Grey DesignsEmerson Grey Designs
Alexis Aleman Photography
This is an example of a medium sized retro nursery in Orange County.
Baby Ruby's Nursery
Baby Ruby's Nursery
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro nursery for girls in Oklahoma City with white walls, carpet and white floors.
Decorators' Showhouse 2017
Decorators' Showhouse 2017
Lauren King Interior DesignLauren King Interior Design
This project was a part of the 2017 Decorators' Showhouse in Columbus, Ohio. Twelve designers each created a room within the Columbus Museum of Art, making this the first showhouse to take place within a museum. Each designer was allowed to use a piece of artwork from the museum's collection in their space. The intent of this design was to create a contemporary, gender-neutral nursery with touches of mid-century modern style. Mid-century modern design is sleek, simple, functional and bright. Here, the combination of vintage and contemporary furnishings and accessories all come together to create a space that is calm, yet inspires creative play. The artwork, California Landscape by Stanton Macdonald-Wright, sets this tone. His modern abstract, devoid of illustration uses blocks of color to create space and form. This idea of geometric abstracts is repeated throughout the design of the room. Interesting shapes that can be manipulated with eye or hand are very fitting for a nursery. This is a space where a child can dream and play, grow and learn, and also rest. It is a room that could evolve over time while continuing to inspire a child for many years. “I strive to divest my work of all anecdote and illustration and to purify it to the point where the emotions of the spectator will be wholly aesthetic, as when listening to good music…” - Stanton Macdonald-Wright, circa 1915 Photo Credit: Marshall Evan Photography Construction: Jameson Building Co.
Decorators' Showhouse 2017
Decorators' Showhouse 2017
Lauren King Interior DesignLauren King Interior Design
This project was a part of the 2017 Decorators' Showhouse in Columbus, Ohio. Twelve designers each created a room within the Columbus Museum of Art, making this the first showhouse to take place within a museum. Each designer was allowed to use a piece of artwork from the museum's collection in their space. The intent of this design was to create a contemporary, gender-neutral nursery with touches of mid-century modern style. Mid-century modern design is sleek, simple, functional and bright. Here, the combination of vintage and contemporary furnishings and accessories all come together to create a space that is calm, yet inspires creative play. The artwork, California Landscape by Stanton Macdonald-Wright, sets this tone. His modern abstract, devoid of illustration uses blocks of color to create space and form. This idea of geometric abstracts is repeated throughout the design of the room. Interesting shapes that can be manipulated with eye or hand are very fitting for a nursery. This is a space where a child can dream and play, grow and learn, and also rest. It is a room that could evolve over time while continuing to inspire a child for many years. “I strive to divest my work of all anecdote and illustration and to purify it to the point where the emotions of the spectator will be wholly aesthetic, as when listening to good music…” - Stanton Macdonald-Wright, circa 1915 Photo Credit: Marshall Evan Photography Construction: Jameson Building Co.
Studio City: Midcentury Modern Nursery
Studio City: Midcentury Modern Nursery
Union of Art, IncUnion of Art, Inc
Michelle Pullman
Medium sized retro gender neutral nursery in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Jenna Kutcher's Gender Neutral Nursery
Jenna Kutcher's Gender Neutral Nursery
Little Crown InteriorsLittle Crown Interiors
This gender neutral nursery was designed to go with the modern and farmhouse style of the rest of the home. Jenna wanted to have a space that felt calming, relaxing and breezy. The feature wall is created by install of playful geometric pattern framed with wall molding. The color palette was kept neutral along with the rich wood color of the furniture for the space. Design by Little Crown Interiors, Photography by Jenna Kutcher
Morristown Nursery
Morristown Nursery
Grayscale Homes DesignsGrayscale Homes Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized retro nursery for boys in New York with grey walls, laminate floors and grey floors.
Decorators' Showhouse 2017
Decorators' Showhouse 2017
Lauren King Interior DesignLauren King Interior Design
This project was a part of the 2017 Decorators' Showhouse in Columbus, Ohio. Twelve designers each created a room within the Columbus Museum of Art, making this the first showhouse to take place within a museum. Each designer was allowed to use a piece of artwork from the museum's collection in their space. The intent of this design was to create a contemporary, gender-neutral nursery with touches of mid-century modern style. Mid-century modern design is sleek, simple, functional and bright. Here, the combination of vintage and contemporary furnishings and accessories all come together to create a space that is calm, yet inspires creative play. The artwork, California Landscape by Stanton Macdonald-Wright, sets this tone. His modern abstract, devoid of illustration uses blocks of color to create space and form. This idea of geometric abstracts is repeated throughout the design of the room. Interesting shapes that can be manipulated with eye or hand are very fitting for a nursery. This is a space where a child can dream and play, grow and learn, and also rest. It is a room that could evolve over time while continuing to inspire a child for many years. “I strive to divest my work of all anecdote and illustration and to purify it to the point where the emotions of the spectator will be wholly aesthetic, as when listening to good music…” - Stanton Macdonald-Wright, circa 1915 Photo Credit: Marshall Evan Photography Construction: Jameson Building Co.

Medium Sized Midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury baby room ideas and photos; but before you start, read on for some important nursery decor guidelines:

What midcentury nursery furniture do I need?

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

Who says a baby’s nursery has to be blue or pink? Whether you need midcentury 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 midcentury 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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