A young couple with three small children purchased this full floor loft in Tribeca in need of a gut renovation. The existing apartment was plagued with awkward spaces, limited natural light and an outdated décor. It was also lacking the required third child’s bedroom desperately needed for their newly expanded family. StudioLAB aimed for a fluid open-plan layout in the larger public spaces while creating smaller, tighter quarters in the rear private spaces to satisfy the family’s programmatic wishes. 3 small children’s bedrooms were carved out of the rear lower level connected by a communal playroom and a shared kid’s bathroom. Upstairs, the master bedroom and master bathroom float above the kid’s rooms on a mezzanine accessed by a newly built staircase. Ample new storage was built underneath the staircase as an extension of the open kitchen and dining areas. A custom pull out drawer containing the food and water bowls was installed for the family’s two dogs to be hidden away out of site when not in use. All wall surfaces, existing and new, were limited to a bright but warm white finish to create a seamless integration in the ceiling and wall structures allowing the spatial progression of the space and sculptural quality of the midcentury modern furniture pieces and colorful original artwork, painted by the wife’s brother, to enhance the space. The existing tin ceiling was left in the living room to maximize ceiling heights and remain a reminder of the historical details of the original construction. A new central AC system was added with an exposed cylindrical duct running along the long living room wall. A small office nook was built next to the elevator tucked away to be out of site.

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.

Louisville Safari Nursery

House Meraki

Gender neutral safari themed nursery inspired by parents travels to Africa.

JUDE'S HOUSE

Studio Fortnum

Nursery Design, Child's room, contemporary, Scandi, Landscape prints, Letter board, Fabric sheep mobile, long curtains with pom pom detail, minimal white horse, little person wardrobe. Design: Studio Fortnum Photo: Anna Stathaki

Un loft baigné de lumière – Projet Saint-Pierre

Mon Concept Habitation

Du côté du bébé, nous avons opté pour un esprit plus coloré avec une teinte douce Rose Merengue, peinte en soubassement.

Large Wrap-around Rear and Side Extension to a Garden Flat in South West London

VORBILD Architecture

Casa di Alice CA | 120 MQ

Claudia Castelli Architetto

Cameretta

Edwin

INTOR Construction

Photo: Kiely Ramos

King St West Condo

Jessica Leigh Interiors

Stephani Buchman Photography

GENDER NEUTRAL NURSERY

Steele Street Studios

Shannon Lazic Photography

Jen Talbot Design

Modern mix with custom hand cut paper bird art. Photographed by Amy Braswell.

Create a stunning feature wall in any room of your home with this White Rabbit wall mural. Don't be late, for a very important date. Allowing John Tennial's beautifully imagined illustration of one of Alice in Wonderlands best loved characters take centre stage, the muted green backdrop and simply patterned background with its distinctly vintage edge shines light on the beautiful illustration of the White Rabbit. A simply charming design. Printed onto a quality, paste the wall wallpaper using non-toxic inks, this mural is easy to install and suitable for any room. This mural comes in one easy roll which is 50cm wide with each strip being 2.4m high.

Chambre de bébé feng shui scandinave

User

Meero

Tribeca Loft

Miguel de Guzmán | Imagen Subliminal

Miguel de Guzman / ImagenSubliminal.com

Oliver's Neutral Star Nursery

SISSY+MARLEY

Gender-neutral nursery featuring SISSY+MARLEY for Lucky Star Walk wallpaper in Rain.

Woodland Hills Nursery

AK Designs

Madeline Tolle

Charles Street Apartment

nune

Brooke Holm

Windows

ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers

Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Andersen 200 Series Casement Bay Window with Colonial Grilles - Nursery Windows

Contemporary Nursery

Gender-neutral Nursery Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors

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.