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55 Amazing Decorating Ideas For Baby’s Bedroom

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Are you looking for ideas on how to decorate your baby's bedroom? We have a list of 55 incredible baby room ideas that will leave you inspired and excited to start decorating. Our ideas cover everything from wall decor to functional furniture and unique design concepts you may have never seen before.

 

baby's bedroom decorating ideas


CHOOSING A THEME FOR BABY'S BEDROOM


A theme can help bring the room together and create a cohesive and harmonious atmosphere. Think about the colors, patterns, and textures you want to incorporate, and choose a theme that reflects your interests and preferences. 


1. WOODLAND THEME

Create a cozy and rustic atmosphere with a woodland theme of forest animals, trees, and nature-inspired decor just like we did when we designed Gisele's nursery.

GISELE'S NURSERY

2. COASTAL THEME

Bring the ocean to your baby's bedroom with a coastal theme with anchors, boats, and sea creatures.

best coastal nursery

3. OUTER SPACE

Take your baby on a journey through the galaxy with an outer space theme featuring planets, stars, and spaceships.


ELLIOT NURSERY

4. JUNGLE NURSERY

Create a wild and adventurous atmosphere with a jungle theme featuring exotic animals, lush foliage, and earthy tones.

JUNGLE NURSERY BABY BEDROOM IDEAS

5. PRINCESS THEME

Create a magical and enchanting atmosphere with a princess theme with  soft pastel colors, delicate fabrics, and whimsical decor.


FIONA'S NURSERY

6. SPORTS THEME

Celebrate your favorite sports team or activity with a sports theme featuring sports equipment, team colors, and athletic-inspired decor. Look at Dylan's Notre Dame football-inspired nursery, which we designed.


DYLAN'S NURSERY / baby's bedroom

7. UNDER THE SEA


Dive into an underwater world with an under-the-sea theme starring sea creatures, coral, and ocean-inspired colors. We designed this playful, feminine, and under-the-sea-themed nursery for Melody.

MELODY'S NURSERY / baby's bedroom

8. BOHO THEME


Create a relaxed and bohemian atmosphere with a boho theme with eclectic decor, colorful textiles, and natural materials.

 baby's bedroom

9. SUPERHERO NURSERY


Celebrate your favorite superhero with a superhero theme featuring superhero logos, comic book art, and bold colors.

SUPERO NURSERY THEME

10. SAFARI NURSERY


Take your baby on a safari adventure with a theme featuring exotic animals, safari-inspired decor, and earthy tones, just like we did with Channing's safari nursery.

Channing nursery

11. VINTAGE NURSERY


Bring a touch of nostalgia to your baby's bedroom with a vintage theme by adding antique decor, vintage toys, and retro-inspired textiles.

VINTAGE NURSERY

12. TRANSPORTATION THEME


You can choose from various vehicle themes, such as cars, trucks, airplanes, boats, or trains. Incorporate bright colors and playful patterns to create a fun and energetic atmosphere like Theodore's nursery below.

 baby's bedroom

13. FLORAL NURSERY


Create a soft and feminine atmosphere with a floral theme, featuring floral prints, pastel colors, and delicate fabrics. This is exactly what we did when we designed Sophia's nursery with feminine charm.

sophia penn's nursery

14. ADVENTURE THEME


An adventure theme for a nursery can inspire a sense of wonder and curiosity in your baby. When choosing an adventure theme, consider themes such as camping, mountains, forests, or oceans. We designed this National Parks-inspired adventure nursery for Ollie.

OLLIE'S

15. TRAVEL THEME


Choosing a travel theme for a nursery can be a great way to inspire a sense of wanderlust and curiosity in your baby. When we designed this travel-themed nursery for Knox, we incorporated a map mural to create a stunning backdrop. 

KNOX'S NURSERY



DECORATING THE BABY'S BEDROoM WALLS


Decorating the walls of your baby's nursery can add personality and charm to the room. Here are some creative ways to decorate nursery walls.



16. HANG A GALLERY WALL OF FRAMED ARTWORK AND PRINTS


Hanging a gallery wall of framed artwork and prints is a great way to add personality and style to your baby's nursery. A gallery wall can be made up of a mix of different sizes and styles of frames and include artwork, photographs, and prints.

outdoor nursery ideas

17. USE REMOVABLE WALLPAPER TO CREATE AN ACCENT WALL


Use removable wallpaper to create an accent wall in the baby's bedroom. We did so when we designed this vintage-inspired nursery for Aubree. The wallpaper added color, pattern, and visual interest, giving the space a nostalgic look.

aubree's nursery

18. ADD A MURAL


A mural on the nursery walls is a creative way to add a personalized touch to the space.

CAPRI'S NURSERY

19. HANG A LARGE, STATEMENT PIECE OF ARTWORK


Hanging a large, statement piece of artwork is a simple and effective way to decorate the walls in the baby's bedroom. A large-scale artwork can create a focal point in the room and add visual interest and personality to the space. 

OUTDOOR NURSERY IDEAS

20. USE WALL DECAL'S OR STICKERS TO CREATE A FUN AND PLAYFUL SCENE


Using wall decals or stickers is a fun and playful way to create a scene in the baby's bedroom. We added fun safari decals when decorating Drew's modern safari nursery.

Drew's nursery

21 .HANG A FLAG OR BANNER


Hanging a flag or banner is a unique and charming way to decorate the walls in the baby's nursery. The banner in Kiran's nursery adds personality to the room. 

KIRAN'S NURSERY

22. USE A NEON SIGN


A neon sign is a modern and stylish way to decorate the walls in the baby's nursery. A neon sign can be a bold and eye-catching addition to your baby's nursery.

gender neutral nursery

23.HANG A MAP


A map can add a touch of sophistication and curiosity to the room and can be a great way to inspire a love of learning and exploration. In Caleb's travel-themed nursery- the map is the show-stopper!

Caleb's nursery

24. CHALKBOARD


A chalkboard can serve as a fun and interactive space for your child to draw and write while encouraging creativity and imagination.


nursery designs with chalkboard

25. ADD MOLDING


Using molding is a classic and elegant way to decorate and elevate plain nursery walls. When we designed Suri's all-white nursery, we added molding to add depth and dimension to the walls.

26. A PEGBOARD 


A pegboard can add storage and organization to the room, keeping baby essentials within easy reach. 

GRANT'S NURSERY

27. HANG A NAME SIGN


Hanging a name sign is a personalized and charming way to decorate the walls in the baby's nursery.

WILLIAM'S NURSERY

28. PUT UP A QUOTE OR A SAYING


A quote or saying can add a touch of personality and motivation to the room and create a positive and uplifting atmosphere. 

VALENTINA'S NURSERY

29. HANG A MIRROR


A mirror can add depth and light to the room and can be a great way to create a sense of space and openness. When we designed Eloise's nursery, we added a woven mirror that elevated the space.

eloise's nursery

30. HANG A WOVEN WALL HANGING


A woven wall hanging can add texture and warmth to the room and create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.


 baby's bedroom

CHOOSING FURNITURE FOR BABY'S BEDROOM


Adding beautiful and functional furniture to your baby's nursery can really make the room feel complete and cozy.


31. CHOOSE A STYLISH CRIB


The crib is often the focal point of the baby's room and sets the tone for the overall decor. A stylish crib can add personality and charm to the space and is a great way to express your style.

skye's nursery / baby's bedroom

32. ADD A COMFORTABLE ROCKING CHAIR OR GLIDER


A comfortable rocking chair or glider is an essential piece of furniture for any baby's room. A rocking chair or glider provides a comfortable and soothing place for parents to sit while feeding, rocking, or soothing their baby. 

modern luxury nursery

33. ADD A BOOKSHELF TO DISPLAY BOOKS AND TOYS


A bookshelf is a helpful addition to any baby's bedroom, as it is a place to display books and toys. Use bookshelves to store and organize your baby's books, toys, and other items, and it can be a great way to encourage reading and learning.

book nursery storage ideas

34. CHOOSE A NURSERY DRESSER


A dresser provides storage space for your baby's clothes, diapers, and other items, and it helps keep the room organized and tidy. 

 baby's bedroom

35. PICK A BASSINET


A bassinet is a small, portable bed placed in the parent's or baby's bedroom and designed to provide a cozy and secure sleeping environment for the baby

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36. ADD A SIDE TABLE


A side table like the one in Adeline's nursery can hold a lamp, books, toys, and other essentials that you may need within reach while caring for your baby.

Adeline's nursery

38. USE A TOY CHEST


A toy chest can store toys from stuffed animals and dolls to blocks and puzzles.

 baby's bedroom

39. ADD A STORAGE OTTOMAN


A storage ottoman can be used as a footrest, extra seating, or even as a small table, and it also provides a place to store items such as blankets, toys, and books.

August's nursery


40. BRING IN A STORAGE UNIT


A storage unit can store clothes, diapers, toys, books, and other items. We added a gorgeous storage cabinet when we designed Claire's nursery.

claire's nursery / baby's bedroom

ORGANIZING BABY'S BEDROOM

Organizing your baby's bedroom can make it easier to find what you need and keep the room tidy. Here are some ways to organize your baby's bedroom:



41.USE DRAWER DIVIDERS TO KEEP DRESSER ORGANIZED


Use drawer dividers to separate items such as onesies, socks, hats, and bibs and to organize blankets and swaddles. 


how to organize the nursery dresser

42. LABEL STORAGE BINS AND BASKETS


Use clear and concise labels that are easy to read, and consider organizing items by category, such as diapers, blankets, or toys. Get these free nursery labels below.


best nursery labels for organization

43. ADD A HANGING ORGANIZER

Use a hanging organizer for additional storage in the baby's bedroom to maximize space and keep items easily accessible. Store a variety of baby items such as clothes, diapers, toys, and books.


nursery storage

44. HANG A BOOKSHELF

Use a bookshelf to display books and toys in the baby's bedroom. 

Joshua's nursery

45. USE A DIAPER CADDY


A diaper caddy is a portable storage container to hold items such as diapers, wipes, diaper creams, and changing pads.

best diaper organizers

46. ADD A TOY ORGANIZER

If you don't have a dedicated playroom, adding a toy organizer with bins or baskets can be a great way to keep toys off the floor in the baby's bedroom.

organizing toys in the nursery

48. USE A HAMPER


Using a hamper in the baby's bedroom can be a great way to keep dirty laundry off the floor and maintain a clean and organized space, just like the one in Cameron's nursery.

Cameron's nursery

48. ADD A TIERED STORAGE CART


Add a tiered storage cart to the baby's bedroom to maximize storage space and keep items organized and easily accessible. When designing Jane's small space nursery, we added beautiful storage to help store diapers, wipes, clothes, and toys.

Jane's nursery

49. ADD CLOSET ORGANIZERS


Closet organizers include shelves, drawers, hanging rods, and other accessories that help to keep items neat and easily accessible while maximizing space in the closet.

decorating ideas for baby's bedroom

ACCESSORIZING BABY'S BEDROOM

Accessories are an essential part of elevating your baby's bedroom design. They not only add a touch of style and personality to the room but also provide functionality and comfort.


50. CHOOSE BLACKOUT CURTAINS

Blackout curtains are an excellent choice for a baby's bedroom as they provide many benefits. Firstly, they block out sunlight, making it easier for your baby to fall and stay asleep, even during the daytime. Additionally, blackout curtains can help regulate the temperature in the room by blocking out heat and cold.  

baby's bedroom

51. HANG A MOBILE

A nursery mobile can provide visual stimulation and entertainment for your baby, making it a great addition to their bedroom. 


52. ADD THROW PILLOWS

Throw pillows can add color, texture, and comfort to a room. We mixed and matched different patterns and textures when choosing throw pillows for Sebastian's safari nursery. 

baby's bedroom

53. LAYER LIGHTING

Lighting can set the mood and create ambiance in a room. Use a combination of overhead lighting, table lamps, and floor lamps to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

baby's bedroom

54. ADD GREENERY

Greenery can add color and life to a nursery. Choose plants that are easy to care for, complement the room's decor, and are safe for babies. Or, add an artificial plant that takes no effort to maintain and alleviates safety concerns.

decorate a nursery with plants

55. LAY A RUG

Adding a cozy rug to a baby's room can be a great way to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. We added a beautiful diamond pattern rug to add texture and color and ground the space when we designed Aria's nursery. 

ARIA'S NURSERY / baby's bedroom

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