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Traditional Nursery Ideas and Designs

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Smeath House
Smeath House
KERV InteriorsKERV Interiors
Design ideas for a classic nursery in Other with pink walls, carpet and feature lighting.
Galaxy Gazer Nursery
Galaxy Gazer Nursery
SuzAnn Kletzien DesignSuzAnn Kletzien Design
Two Birds Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic nursery for boys in Chicago with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a feature wall.
HIngham
HIngham
Beth Bourque Design StudioBeth Bourque Design Studio
Jessica Delaney http://www.jessicadelaneyphotography.com/
Modern Farmhouse - Parade of Homes 2018
Modern Farmhouse - Parade of Homes 2018
Ezra Lee Design+BuildEzra Lee Design+Build
The perfect nursery, it features a suspended crib, rocking chair and easily converts to a playroom and the little ones get older.
Medium sized classic gender neutral nursery in Salt Lake City with white walls, carpet, grey floors and feature lighting.
Children's Bedroom
Children's Bedroom
Maria Barcelona Interiors, LLCMaria Barcelona Interiors, LLC
Traditional nursery for girls in New Orleans with pink walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a feature wall.
64 Hawthorn
64 Hawthorn
Hawthorn BuildersHawthorn Builders
Photo of a classic gender neutral nursery in Boston with orange walls, medium hardwood flooring and a feature wall.
Mansion in May 2014 - La Petite Rose Nursery
Mansion in May 2014 - La Petite Rose Nursery
Kristin Ashley InteriorsKristin Ashley Interiors
Little girl's nursery featuring a color palette of greys and blush pinks. Fabrics are Schumacher and custom furniture by AFK in California. Some highlights of the space are the set of Barbie prints with crown above, the high-gloss pink ceiling and of course the 8 foot giraffe. Photo credit: Wing Wong of Memories, TTL
Traditional Nursery
Traditional Nursery
This is an example of a medium sized traditional nursery for girls in Kansas City with pink walls, carpet and a dado rail.
Pink & Blue Nursery
Pink & Blue Nursery
Liz Carroll InteriorsLiz Carroll Interiors
Allison Potter
Photo of a medium sized traditional nursery for girls in Wilmington with pink walls, carpet and a dado rail.
A Lovely Victorian Maisonette
A Lovely Victorian Maisonette
Resi Design Ltd.Resi Design Ltd.
My Bespoke Room
Medium sized classic nursery for girls in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a chimney breast.
Dallas Influencer HK's Nursery, Where Dreams Come True
Dallas Influencer HK's Nursery, Where Dreams Come True
Urbanology DesignsUrbanology Designs
Step into a world where enchantment and elegance collide in the most captivating way. Hoàng-Kim Cung, a beauty and lifestyle content creator from Dallas, Texas, enlisted our help to create a space that transcends conventional nursery design. As the daughter of Vietnamese political refugees and the first Vietnamese-American to compete at Miss USA, Hoàng-Kim's story is woven with resilience and cultural richness.
Luxury Nursery Designs
Luxury Nursery Designs
Petit TresorPetit Tresor
Design ideas for a classic nursery for girls in Los Angeles with beige walls and carpet.
Nursery Projects
Nursery Projects
Interiors by CassiInteriors by Cassi
Photo of a large classic nursery for girls in New York with pink walls and light hardwood flooring.
North London Renovation and Extension
North London Renovation and Extension
Robert Rhodes Architecture + InteriorsRobert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors
Lincoln Road is our renovation and extension of a Victorian house in East Finchley, North London. It was driven by the will and enthusiasm of the owners, Ed and Elena, who's desire for a stylish and contemporary family home kept the project focused on achieving their goals.
Recent Listings
Recent Listings
Silvius PhotographySilvius Photography
Inspiration for a classic nursery for girls in Denver with light hardwood flooring, orange floors and a dado rail.
Our Products
Our Products
Marvel Home DecoratingMarvel Home Decorating
Medium sized traditional nursery for girls in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a dado rail.
Walnut Ave Residence
Walnut Ave Residence
GEORGE Interior DesignGEORGE Interior Design
Photos by Manolo Langis
Photo of a traditional gender neutral nursery in Los Angeles with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a dado rail.
Sweet Sophisticated Nursery
Sweet Sophisticated Nursery
KJM InteriorsKJM Interiors
photo: Keeney + Law
Inspiration for a traditional nursery for girls in San Francisco with pink walls, dark hardwood flooring, pink floors and a feature wall.
Nursery (Custom Armoire)
Nursery (Custom Armoire)
Adaptiv DCAdaptiv DC
THEME Every element of this room is tied to a traditional nursery rhyme. From the “Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” to “Hickory Dickory Dock,” the Cobbler brings to life some of childhood’s most memorable and endearing rhymes. FOCUS To counter the room’s high ceiling, the design introduces elements with both comparable height and considerable warmth, making the room feel spacious, yet cozy. A large, shoe-shaped armoire pays homage to the “Old Woman” and is built in place from floor to ceiling. It features curtained doors and drawer fronts, a wooden shingle roof with a blue bird on top, and a clothesline for baby’s favorite wares. The mural over the crib, showing the Cow Jumping over the Moon and her counterpart, the Dish Running Away with the Spoon, adds fantasy and humor. Quaint, hand-painted stone walls that surround the shoe and hardwood flooring that partially replaces wall-to-wall carpeting help unify the room. An organic curve unites the wood and carpet gracefully, adding visual interest and organic beauty. STORAGE The shoe holds clothing and linens, while the changing table stores diapers and diaper accessories. Shelving installed above the changing table adds color and interest, while creating room for stuffed animals, pictures, toys and treasures. GROWTH The room’s childlike theme and magical giant shoe, although intended for young children, are sufficiently functional and artistic to remain an endearing attraction for the room’s occupant throughout childhood and adolescence. SAFETY Precautions are taken to secure power outlets, keep exposed shelving out of reach of little hands, and allow medicinal items to be secured in a safe, convenient location. The clothesline is suspended high above the room and is secured to stay out of reach.
The Preserve | Sparks, NV
The Preserve | Sparks, NV
Jeffrey DeMure + AssociatesJeffrey DeMure + Associates
This is an example of a traditional nursery in Sacramento.

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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