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Budget Small Nursery Ideas and Designs

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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!
Azalea Drive Project
Azalea Drive Project
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
CLFrank Photography Light and Bright Nursery for a baby Girl's Room.
Photo of a small traditional nursery for girls in Phoenix with grey walls, carpet and beige floors.
Treehouse Nursery Design
Treehouse Nursery Design
La Rochelle HomeLa Rochelle Home
Photo of a small modern gender neutral nursery in New York with green walls, carpet, green floors and a wallpapered ceiling.
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.
West End Flat
West End Flat
Lauren Rubin ArchitectureLauren Rubin Architecture
Alyssa Kirsten
Photo of a small contemporary gender neutral nursery in New York with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Modern Arctic Nursery
Modern Arctic Nursery
D. Buckley DesignD. 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
Manchester-by-the-Sea Nursery
Manchester-by-the-Sea Nursery
UserUser
Ashley Largesse Photography
Small eclectic nursery for boys in Boston with blue walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Redesign of the Room into the Nursery
Redesign of the Room into the Nursery
DEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGNDEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGN
Redesign of the room into the nursery. Painted walls with accents.
Photo of a small eclectic nursery in London.
Lifestyle Feedback Photos
Lifestyle Feedback Photos
Urban WallsUrban Walls
"Pine Tree Pattern" vinyl wall decals. Feedback image by @steffyspandcs
Photo of a small contemporary gender neutral nursery in Vancouver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a feature wall.
Louisville Safari Nursery
Louisville Safari Nursery
House MerakiHouse Meraki
Gender neutral safari themed nursery inspired by parents travels to Africa.
Inspiration for a small bohemian gender neutral nursery in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and wallpapered walls.
WIld Jungle Nursery
WIld Jungle Nursery
Designs By Des InteriorsDesigns By Des Interiors
The "Wild Jungle Nursery" was a project we completed for a soon to be transitioning toddler. Our client chose a theme that their son could grow into and could also be educational. By using the wild jungle theme, we created fun decor that was interactive and soothing. We changed the original wall color, lighting, and used some existing furniture to make the transition easier. The nursery is one that can easily be changed to a big boy room, coming soon!
Baby Room
Baby Room
Shea CurryShea 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
Completed Nursery
Belle Decor & DesignBelle Decor & Design
Small modern nursery for boys in Orlando with white walls, carpet, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Traditional Safari Nursery
Traditional Safari Nursery
Miranda Frigon DesignsMiranda Frigon Designs
Photo of a small traditional nursery for boys in Los Angeles with green walls, laminate floors and beige floors.
Mid-Mod + Boho Nursery
Mid-Mod + Boho Nursery
Paradigm InteriorsParadigm Interiors
Mid-century modern nursery with bohemian accents and baby animals.
Small retro gender neutral nursery in Orlando with blue walls, vinyl flooring and grey floors.
Nursery Design
Nursery Design
Staple DesignStaple Design
Meghan Plowman
Photo of a small scandi nursery for boys in Perth with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Chambre Vintage 50's
Chambre Vintage 50's
UserUser
Marc Gimenez
Small retro gender neutral nursery in Montpellier.
Nursery
Nursery
Kari PKari P
We recently turned our guest bedroom into a nursery! Crib and Dresser: Babyletto Lolly Glider: Target exclusive Delta Children Adley Glider in "cream" Cube Storage and Bookshelf: Target Diaper Pail: Dekor Plus in "mint" Rug: Ikea Window Curtains: Ralph Lauren Closet: curtain panel from Etsy Wall Art: art from Etsy, frames from Amazon Paint: wall color is Behr "Feng Shui", trim color is Sherwinn Williams "Alabaster" Flooring: pre-finished hickory hardwood, installed by Evolution Builders, LLC
Bremerton | Winfield Nursery
Bremerton | Winfield Nursery
Introspective DesignIntrospective Design
This is an example of a small world-inspired gender neutral nursery in Indianapolis with beige walls, carpet and brown floors.
Louisville Safari Nursery
Louisville Safari Nursery
House MerakiHouse Meraki
Gender neutral safari themed nursery inspired by parents travels to Africa.
Design ideas for a small eclectic gender neutral nursery in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and wallpapered walls.

Budget 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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