Grey Nursery Ideas and Designs

Limited edition framed art print by Peter Blake in north London Victorian house.
Design ideas for an eclectic nursery in London.

Ealing

Todd Sutherland

This is an example of a classic nursery in London with feature lighting.

Victorian Terrace Transformation

Decorbuddi

We were tasked with the challenge of injecting colour and fun into what was originally a very dull and beige property. Choosing bright and colourful wallpapers, playful patterns and bold colours to match our wonderful clients’ taste and personalities, careful consideration was given to each and every independently-designed room.

Victorian Double Fronted Villa in Brighton

Bean Interiors

Photo of a victorian nursery in Sussex.

Penthouse, London

BradyWilliams Studio

Inspiration for a contemporary nursery in London with a feature wall.

Sussex Barn

Chapter Eight Design | Interior Design Studio

bespoke furniture, children's decor, country, snug
Design ideas for a country nursery for girls in Sussex with grey walls, carpet, grey floors, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.

Nursery Bedroom

Lucinda Martin Interior Design

Medium sized traditional nursery for girls in West Midlands with pink walls, carpet, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling, panelled walls and a dado rail.

Wandsworth Maisonette

Indie & Co.

Design ideas for a scandi nursery in London.

Greenpoint Contemporary

STUDIO FAUVE

Photography: Sean Litchfield
Contemporary nursery in New York.

Forney

Design Shop Interiors

Design ideas for a classic nursery for girls in Sacramento with pink walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.

Jungle + Blush Girl's Nursery

Rookery Design

Photo by Samantha Goh
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary nursery for girls in San Diego with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and a feature wall.

California Cape Cod Home

SHAPESIDE

Medium sized nautical gender neutral nursery in Los Angeles with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.

Lincoln Park Co-op

Kim Scodro Interiors

Photographer: Mike Schwartz
Inspiration for a classic nursery for girls in Chicago with pink walls, carpet, grey floors and feature lighting.

Квартира для молодой семьи

Lares Design

Карпенко Татьяна
Design ideas for a scandinavian nursery for girls in Saint Petersburg with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring and a feature wall.

Babies Room/Nursery

The Container Store Custom Closets

Container Stories - Blog INSPIRED SPACES NURSERY IDEAS: A BEAUTIFUL ROOM FOR BABY MCBREEN
Contemporary nursery for girls in Other with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.

Baby Room

Dvira Interiors

Photo of a medium sized contemporary gender neutral nursery in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and a feature wall.

Lakeside Home

User

Photo Credit: Mark Ehlen
Photo of a classic gender neutral nursery in Minneapolis with blue walls, carpet and a dado rail.

Chaucer Road

Dean Frost Photography

Photo of a traditional nursery in Other.

Mill Valley Cottage

Katie Monkhouse Interior Design

Photo of a classic nursery in San Francisco with a dado rail.

Park Avenue Modern Sleek

William Leeds Architect

Design ideas for a classic nursery in New York with feature lighting.

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

What nursery furniture do I need?

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

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