S.Photography/Shanna Wolf., LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES, Lake Geneva, WI.. Guest Quarters nursery accessible from hall or guest room

BABY BOY NURSERY

Studio 9

NURSERY, Travel theme, Modern, Eclectic, Pittsford, NY

CHERYL BARKER Interiors

This modern eclectic baby boy's nursery has gray walls and white trim. Modern, transitional and traditional elements are used to create a fun, travel inspired, peaceful space for baby and parents. Baby furniture includes contemporary white crib and hamper. Accessorized by framed animal prints, mobile with spheres and globes. Hardwood flooring is covered with a gray and white chevron rug. Window has a blue fabric shade.

Nursery

Adeline Ray Design Studio

West Village Apartment Combination - Nursery

Ben Herzog

Nappy Corner with Mountain Mural

Lina Grübler

A hand drawn mural sets the natural tone in the nursery. The blues are calming, at the same time the mountains and clouds are inspirational. The shelf was done in a DIY project with the clients to add that extra natural touch and presents the current favourite baby clothes. The Eos feather lamp adds more texture and adds to the natural and calming vibe in the room.

Upper East Side

Morgan Ione Photography

Nest Builders Development & Design Co.

QPH Photos

Nautical Nursery Reading Corner

Michael Molesky Interior Design

Reading corner in a boy's nautical nursery. Anchor and captain's wheel print roman shade with yellow tape.

School House Eclectic

Third Coast Interiors

Sweet Boho Nursery

Soko Design

Amy Bartlam Photography

Boy's Bedroom

Joni Spear Interior Design

A long-term client was expecting her third child. Alas, this meant that baby number two was getting booted from the coveted nursery as his sister before him had. The most convenient room in the house for the son, was dad’s home office, and dad would be relocated into the garage carriage house. For the new bedroom, mom requested a bold, colorful space with a truck theme. The existing office had no door and was located at the end of a long dark hallway that had been painted black by the last homeowners. First order of business was to lighten the hall and create a wall space for functioning doors. The awkward architecture of the room with 3 alcove windows, slanted ceilings and built-in bookcases proved an inconvenient location for furniture placement. We opted to place the bed close the wall so the two-year-old wouldn’t fall out. The solid wood bed and nightstand were constructed in the US and painted in vibrant shades to match the bedding and roman shades. The amazing irregular wall stripes were inherited from the previous homeowner but were also black and proved too dark for a toddler. Both myself and the client loved them and decided to have them re-painted in a daring blue. The daring fabric used on the windows counter- balance the wall stripes. Window seats and a built-in toy storage were constructed to make use of the alcove windows. Now, the room is not only fun and bright, but functional.

Canal St Martin

Charlotte Vauvillier

Brookhaven Nursery

Rick Moll Photography

Worth Avenue Penthouse

McCann Design Group

Transitional Master Bathroom Remodel: A Greige Transition

The Renowned Group

New Traditional

MAS Design

Stan Fadyukhin, Shutter Avenue Photography

Blue Nursery Design Ideas with Brown Floor

Browse Baby Room Ideas on Houzz

Planning a nursery is an exciting time for parents, but it can be confusing without the right guidance. Houzz is a great place to start, as you can browse our extensive image gallery of nursery designs, as well as find qualified Kids & Nursery Designers who can help make your ideas a reality. We’ve put together some handy tips so you can get inspired and plan the baby room of your dreams.

Which Essential Elements Should a Baby Room Have?

When browsing through pictures of nurseries on Houzz, you’ll notice a common theme: They usually all include similar pieces of furniture and decor. You can’t go past a cot, changing table and a dresser. Whatever you’re after, you’ll be sure to find something for your taste, even if you’re limited by a small space or need to make it work on a budget. Another aspect to remember is practicality. You want to make sure you have enough storage so you can have a clutter (and trip-hazard!) free space, and you want to have everything within easy reach when it comes to changing nappies so you don’t risk your baby rolling off the change table while you turn around reaching for the baby wipes. Think about practical furniture: closets without doors, open shelves and furniture and walls that are easy to clean should be your go-to’s.

Decorating and Choosing the Right Colour

Choosing colours is a big one. These days, you’re not limited to blue for a baby boy or pink for a baby girl - a lot of nurseries are actually held gender-neutral and you may be decorating without knowing the gender. Unisex colours are on the rise, as well as feature walls with inspirational artwork and themes that encourage exploration. The possibilities are endless - whether you go for a travel theme with clouds, a nature environment with mountains and trees, or animals like elephants or owls to tell your little one good night, you’ll be able to find wallpapers, decals and decorations to suit. Also consider a nice, soft rug for when your baby starts crawling.

A Cosy Room can Promote Better Sleep

Being able to create nighttime-like darkness, peace and quiet at anytime of day could be something you’ll be thankful for later if your baby doesn’t want to go to sleep when it’s bright and guests are around, so think about lighting and soundproofing. A pair of heavy curtains could do the trick, and if you add a cute nightlight you can evoke an even more peaceful mood. The temperature and humidity of the room can also be major factors when it comes to sleeptime - too hot, too cold, too humid or dry? Make sure you can easily regulate the room temperature and have warm blankets handy in winter. You may also want to invest in a dehumidifier or vaporiser - these may earn extra points for white noise, too!

Planning for the Future

Keep in mind that a baby will not be a baby room for long - they grow fast! Depending on how long you keep your baby with you, you may not even have a separate room and directly jump to sharing with their sibling. Keep in mind that you may be planning for a more grown-up kids room soon, and your baby doesn’t really care about the decor of the room as much as you do. Choose items you like and go for furniture that you’ll be able to move to different rooms later if you can.