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Transitional & Eco-Friendly Cottage
Transitional & Eco-Friendly Cottage
indi interiorsindi interiors
Matthew Willams Photography Victoria Kirk Interiors Co-Designer
Photo of a small traditional gender neutral nursery in Auckland with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Matching white cribs for the new twin babies
Matching white cribs for the new twin babies
Design Inside - ChicagoDesign Inside - Chicago
Bill Cherne, Design Inside
Photo of a small classic gender neutral nursery in Chicago with beige walls.
Nursery, Southern Charm
Nursery, Southern Charm
Videre DecorVidere Decor
This nursery kept the traditional feel in the rest of the house flowing with a dash of modern flair in more contemporary drapery fabric.
This is an example of a small classic gender neutral nursery in Omaha with yellow walls, carpet and beige floors.
New Born Love
New Born Love
TOC design & construction inc.TOC design & construction inc.
TOC design - Tania Scardellato When my clients came to see me and announced their wonderful news that they were pregnant, but did not want to know the sex of the baby, I immediately decided to have the room in greys and yellows, we could always add accessories once the baby was born. This gorgeous, serene nursery for this very much Loved new baby would need to have all the necessary amenities and easily be converted into a regular bedroom. My Client had an image of elephants as the father grew up with bedtime stories of Babar. The challenged was the size of the room only 94 sq. feet. And it would have to be transformed into a regular bedroom once the child was older. I was able to find high quality , beautiful classic furniture that also serves as double duty. Once the child would be old enough the crib can transform into a queen bed, and the removable part of the changing table becomes a 6 drawer dresser. The paintable wall paper color can be changed as well as all accessories. I believe in good quality furniture that can be passed down or converted. Yes it is more expensive but in the long run, classic pieces such as these can last a life time. Created by the concept of elephant accessories and soft pastel colors. Soft texture wallpaper and loads of storage used in an elegant way, This nursery will stand the test of time from 1 month to 18 years . One month before the birth of the child my clients found out they were getting a baby boy. He was born October 03, measuring 45cm and weighing 6.5 pounds. Congratulations guys and welcome to our world little Matteo
Children's Rooms
Children's Rooms
Warren French InteriorsWarren French Interiors
A baby boy's bedroom inspired by safari and jungle animals.
Small traditional nursery for boys in Cornwall with green walls, carpet, beige floors and exposed beams.
Azalea Drive Project
Azalea Drive Project
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
CLFrank Photography Light and Bright Nursery for a baby Girl's Room.
This is an example of a small traditional nursery for girls in Phoenix with grey walls, carpet and beige floors.
Buckhead Beauty
Buckhead Beauty
West Trade InteriorsWest Trade Interiors
Brooke Whitney Photography
Photo of a small traditional nursery for boys in Atlanta with blue walls and carpet.
HGTV House Hunters Renovation - Culver City
HGTV House Hunters Renovation - Culver City
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Meghan Bob Photography
Photo of a small traditional nursery for girls in Los Angeles with pink walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Les Gobelins
Les Gobelins
Luciola Bruggeman FrancoLuciola Bruggeman Franco

Design ideas for a small traditional gender neutral nursery in Paris with wallpapered walls and light hardwood flooring.
The adventure await! Boy's Nursery
The adventure await! Boy's Nursery
Interior RejuvenationsInterior Rejuvenations
Baby boy's nursery with a eclectic and colourful theme. Adventure, feathers and boho themed products come together beautifully to create a baby boy’s room different than your standard nursery. I was on a tight budget and most of the items where sourced second hand, handmade or relatively cheap. The end result is fun and the mountains reflect my Canadian heritage which I hope our baby boy will enjoy. Photos by Crib creative
Cary Nursery Project
Cary Nursery Project
Kirstyn Schaefer InteriorsKirstyn Schaefer Interiors
Photo of a small traditional nursery for girls in Raleigh with multi-coloured walls, carpet and beige floors.
6611 Drexel Ave.
6611 Drexel Ave.
Steele Consulting GroupSteele Consulting Group
Design ideas for a small traditional gender neutral nursery in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a feature wall.
Nursery
Nursery
BabyBoxBabyBox
AFK
Photo of a small classic nursery in New York.
Meatpacking Penthouse
Meatpacking Penthouse
Megan GrehlMegan Grehl
Design ideas for a small traditional gender neutral nursery in New York with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Modern Neutral Nursery
Modern Neutral Nursery
Design Loves DetailDesign Loves Detail
Travis J Photography
Design ideas for a small classic nursery for boys in Salt Lake City with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Modern Nursery
Modern Nursery
Leclair DecorLeclair Decor
Sacha Leclair
Small classic nursery in Ottawa.
A Little Hollywood Glamour In Ross
A Little Hollywood Glamour In Ross
Julia Katrine DesignsJulia Katrine Designs
We used a soft pallet for this little ones nursery. Beiges, greys and touches of pink keep the space soft and girly but with a more contemporary, minimalistic vibe.
Baby's Room
Baby's Room
North Country Design & Build Inc.North Country Design & Build Inc.
Jen Schwindt
Design ideas for a small classic nursery for boys in Toronto with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Warwick Road Residence
Warwick Road Residence
Anna Gartland InteriorsAnna Gartland Interiors
Dark, dated and crowded bedroom was transformed into a bright and feminine nursery for a baby girl. Bold and colorful floral wallpaper mural became the focal point of the room and gives baby something stimulating and beautiful to look at from her crib (safer than a mobile). Pale coral painted walls reflect natural light beautifully and add a warm, dreamy quality to the room. Painted white furniture and soft monochromatic oriental rug let the wall mural take center stage.
Girl Nursery
Girl Nursery
Amber Nicole DesignAmber Nicole Design
Inspiration for a small traditional nursery for girls in Calgary with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.

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

What traditional nursery furniture do I need?

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

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