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Victorian Terrace Transformation
Victorian Terrace Transformation
DecorbuddiDecorbuddi
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.
Shawnessy Nursery
Shawnessy Nursery
Mattson & CompanyMattson & Company
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!
Feminine Forest Nursery
Feminine Forest Nursery
Shana Cunningham Designs, LLCShana Cunningham Designs, LLC
Inspiration for a small nursery for girls in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet and beige floors.
Appartement de 130m2, parc Monceau Paris 8ème
Appartement de 130m2, parc Monceau Paris 8ème
Marion AlbergeMarion Alberge
Cyrille Robin
Inspiration for a small scandinavian nursery for girls in Paris with beige walls.
Hohokus Nursery
Hohokus Nursery
JK interior livingJK interior living
Small traditional gender neutral nursery in New York with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Cochrane Riversong - Innovations by Jayman
Cochrane Riversong - Innovations by Jayman
Wen-Di InteriorsWen-Di Interiors
Small classic gender neutral nursery in Calgary with brown walls and carpet.
Battery Park Nursery
Battery Park Nursery
DesignbyRuchiDesignbyRuchi
We laid out all of the essentials with maximum function. Once we had a the layout finalized, we started looking for specifics. The color palette we came up with is grounded in neutrals with blush accents to add a touch of baby girl. We always want to maximise function in a room, so all our bigger purchases are gender neutral and convertible so they can be used when our clients have their second baby. We left plenty of empty space in the middle of the room for the essential tummy time and block building.
Tribeca NY
Tribeca NY
UserUser
Inspiration for a small modern gender neutral nursery in New York.
Modern Nursery
Modern Nursery
Leclair DecorLeclair Decor
Sacha Leclair
Inspiration for a small classic gender neutral nursery in Ottawa with multi-coloured walls and feature lighting.
Contemporary Nursery
Contemporary Nursery
Inspiration for a small contemporary gender neutral nursery in San Francisco with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring and a feature wall.
Hagondange - La chambre d'Agathe
Hagondange - La chambre d'Agathe
Maison 1995Maison 1995
Située dans un appartement en duplex, au troisième étage d’un immeuble de 1923, ma mission était de transformer cette ancienne salle de jeux de 9.1 m² en une chambre d’enfant. L’objectif étant de permettre aux futurs et heureux parents d’accueillir leur premier enfant, en toute quiétude. Bébé n’ayant pas encore révélé son secret à Papa et Maman au moment du projet, il était important de créer un environnement mixte, cosy et lumineux. La surface demandait à ce qu’on l’optimise et à ce qu’on la rende la plus fonctionnelle possible.
Blessington Residence
Blessington Residence
re-interiorsre-interiors
The nursery overlooking the lakes is so sweet! The Eos feather light adds softness and whimsy. Splashes of colour are added with the seat pad fabric and cushions.
Louisville Safari Nursery
Louisville Safari Nursery
House MerakiHouse Meraki
Gender neutral safari themed nursery inspired by parents travels to Africa.
Small eclectic gender neutral nursery in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and wallpapered walls.
Over the Rainbow Nursery Design
Over the Rainbow Nursery Design
TheDesignStandardTheDesignStandard
Curated art prints create a colorful gallery for the reading nook of this nursery.
Small eclectic nursery in Dallas.
Islington townhouse
Islington townhouse
A New Day - Interior Design StudioA New Day - Interior Design Studio
A calming and welcoming nursery space. Mint green walls and a painted white floor provide a soft backdrop to bolder colours in the rug and accessories. The changing table is a cost effective IKEA hack.
Complete renovation - TMR
Complete renovation - TMR
Morisset DesignMorisset Design
Small midcentury nursery for boys in Montreal with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Altbauwohnung in Dortmund
Altbauwohnung in Dortmund
DANS ArchitekturDANS Architektur
Auf den dezenten Farben der Wand und des Bodens wirken die Spielsachen besonders leuchtend und farbenfroh. Foto: DANS Architektur
This is an example of a small classic nursery for boys with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Cozy Nursery
Cozy Nursery
Studio LaVaStudio LaVa
Small traditional gender neutral nursery in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Lakeside Conservatory
Lakeside Conservatory
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
S.Photography/Shanna Wolf., LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES, Lake Geneva, WI.. Guest Quarters nursery accessible from hall or guest room
Photo of a small classic gender neutral nursery in Milwaukee with blue walls, carpet and brown floors.
Newborn Bassinet Corner
Newborn Bassinet Corner
Kalina HermanKalina Herman
Corner of master bedroom designed to accommodate newborn while room sharing
Design ideas for a small scandinavian gender neutral nursery in Calgary with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

Small 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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