Bucktown Modern

Linc Thelen Design

Serene Travel Themed Nursery

Vanessa Antonelli Designs

Ricky Stern Photography

Brooklyn Family Condo

Toledo Geller

Ranch House Modern

Noz Design

Warm and Soothing Contemporary Nursery

Just Go Home Design

An adorably non-traditional nursery that layers textures and patterns with bright colors and shapes. Warm earthy orange tones pair with bright and fresh greens to keep a natural feeling flowing. Maple wood accents and a sheepskin rug feel a bit nordic and cozy while the simple mural adds a bit of pop to the space.

The Black Barn

Laney LA, Inc.

Safari Themed Nursery

Stephanie Purzycki

Garden Drive Design by Stephanie Purzycki

Blessington Residence

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The softness of the carpet and the sheepskin rug make this room dreamy. I designed the light fitting so that it looks as if the giraffe is checking in! The hand blown glass balloons were a gift from me to the baby!

West Midtown Nursery

FORBES MASTERS

SLG chez Magali et Maxime

Jours & Nuits

Photo : Jours & Nuits © Houzz 2018

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Julie Mikos

This sweet nursery is the perfect quiet space for twin baby girls. Photo: Kevin McCall

Nursery

Kari 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

FOXY ORANGE POPS

Jami Abbadessa

This couple contacted me before their little bundle of joy arrived to design their nursery. We started with what used to be a very pink little girl’s room, decorated by the previous owners, and turned it into a contemporary cozy space for their newborn. The carpet flooring was replaced with hardwood maple, a modern baseboard replaced the traditional looking ones, new closet doors with a maple frame and frosted glass inserts replaced the standard white doors and recessed lighting was added to brighten up the once dark room. The couple didn’t want the standard pink or blue nursery, but opted for a more gender neutral and modern color palette. So using my favorite base – grey – we added some foxy orange pops! The maple and grey crib and dresser are Oeuf, the orange glider came from Room and Board, the windows were covered by Room and Board as well and most of the accessories and decor was ordered on Etsy.

Downs Park Road

E2 Architecture + Interiors Ltd

Our Downs Park Road project revolved around the addition of a single storey dining room extension to the rear of a two bedroom Victorian terrace maisonette. The ground floor was completely refurbished in order to galvanise the extension to the rest of the floor plan at this level. The new dining area helped to unlock the potential of the rest of the living spaces and allowed the property’s kitchen to breathe for the first time. The design of the extension centred around the garden design’s existing diagonal axis, with a cantilevered roof creating on open corner sliding door arrangement that would reinforce the connection between the internal and external.

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Contemporary Gender-neutral Nursery Design Ideas

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 Contemporary Baby Room Have?

When browsing through pictures of contemporary 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.