For this client’s nursery project , the client wanted to take a spare room in her new home that once served as an office full of dark walnut custom built-ins (2 desks, cabinets, and lined with bookshelves), and transform the space into a bright and cheery nursery for her two toddlers. To do this, we had to overcome a few design challenges: 1) the layout and space-absorbing built-ins along the perimeter of the room; 2) the inherent darkness of the space because of its lack of windows and light; 3) the client’s desire to have custom closets built where she could store her children’s clothes. To achieve this nursery vision, we removed the built-in cabinets and shelving on the East and South walls to make room for the two cribs and toys that would soon inhabit the space. We then installed bead board to give a finished look. We built custom closets within the niche that already existed on the North wall, taking into consideration the size of the children’s clothing when measuring for the adjustable shelving and hanging space. We finished it with trim pieces and woodwork to match the existing woodwork in the room. We painted all the walls, bead board, cabinets, shelving, closet doors and trim work with a vibrant white to brighten up the space. The ceiling was painted a very light blue called “Heaven on Earth” in a pearl finish for a slight glow. The end result was a room much different from the dark office it had once been and is now a happy, bright, fun bedroom her little ones will enjoy for years to come. Design Build 4U

Traditional Nursery

Imperio Nursery - Modernized Classic

Romina Furniture

Bright and classic looking white tones are paired with Gold and Industrial accents for a classic look without all the classic weight. The warm white paint on the crib is gilded with 22K gold and the headboard features the tufted removable panel with a beige velvet fabric.

CRUSSOL - Rénovation d'un appartement de 70m²

Studio Castille

Ivy Charm

Nathan Hejl Interiors, LLC

Sweet & Glam Nursery

Vanessa Antonelli Designs

Christine Farah Photography

Vintage Nursery

Monika Ross

Photography: Monika Ross

Fulham AV Splendour

Philharmonic AV

Another sympathetically installed TV in this charming Nursery / Playroom is just the right height to be out of reach of sticky fingers.

Nursery

Vi-Design

Coral + Gold + Mint Nursery

nest interiors

Coral + Mint + Gold Nursery This eclectic, shabby chic space features custom bedding combined with a gorgeous gold + white vintage crib and a beautiful repurposed aqua dresser. A cozy nook was created by a delicate sisal rug, faux sheepskin, a sheer canopy, and decorative throw pilllows. Festive paper lanterns and coral + burlap bunting complete the space. Photo Credit: Dusti Smith Stoneman

House

Merigo Design

Kids Bedrooms

Warline Painting Ltd.

Interior painting by Warline Painting Ltd. Photos by Ina Vantonder.

Norwood Street

KOENIG Building + Restoration

KOENIG Building

Colorful Cape Cod Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

Ship Lap and Accent Walls

Marked Passages

Ship Lap half walls with chair/furniture rail for a nursery.

Flying High Nursery

Art by Design Interiors

Coral + Gold + Mint Nursery

nest interiors

Nautical Explorer Baby Boy Nursery

In the Deets

The perfect little boy's nursery featuring a nautical explorer themed room. Light blue/green and accent blue/green walls, bright blue anchor rug, gray nursery furniture, emerald green decor, navy rocker, gray draperies, custom art. Photo by Exceptional Frames.

Custom Home

J&J Contractors I LLC

Mid-sized Traditional 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 Traditional Baby Room Have?

When browsing through pictures of traditional 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.