Nursery Ideas for a Girl

12 Inspiring Nursery Ideas for a Girl

Written by: Meaningful Team

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Setting up a nursery for your baby girl can be quite challenging, especially if you can’t find the right inspiration. There are many options and themes to keep in mind when looking for a style that reflects your personality and the atmosphere you want to create for your little girl. 


Continue reading and get inspired with our 12 nursery ideas for your baby girl’s first room. 

12 Nursery Ideas for a Baby Girl Room

Do you have a baby girl on the way and want to give her the best nursery possible? Whether you want to create a cozy, calming or cheerful space, there are plenty of options to suit your style and budget. Here are 12 baby girl nursery ideas you can try: 

Pastel Colors

Colors like white, cream and light blue combine to create a beautiful and relaxing baby room. This magical combination could end up being your favorite and make you want to spend all your time in your baby’s room, immersing yourself in a happy and relaxing aura.

Pastel Nursery Decor

A pastel color palette is also easy to match with other accessories, such as curtains, area rugs, pillows, wall art and toys. You can add some contrast with darker shades of blue or purple, or add some sparkle with metallic accents. Pastel colors are perfect for creating a soothing and dreamy atmosphere for your little girl’s room.

Bright Tones

Childhood should be fun, fun, fun, and having a bright color scheme in your room definitely adds a fun factor! Bright shades of pink and modern art can help enhance the atmosphere. And as your new baby girl grows into a toddler, she will absolutely love this bright nursery design.

The Glider

Bright tones are also great for stimulating your baby’s senses and imagination. You can mix and match shades of pink or add some pops of color with yellow, orange or green for more variety. These tones are ideal for creating a lively and playful space for your little one.

Boho Style

Bohemian nursery decor exudes a vibrant, affectionate, and captivating atmosphere with unique discoveries, embodying a distinctly imaginative, relaxed, and unconventional vibe.

Boho style nursery

A boho nursery is all about mixing and matching different patterns, textures, colors and materials, such as wood, rattan, macrame, crochet and feathers. You can also add some plants, flowers, crystals or candles for some natural elements. The boho style is a perfect nursery inspiration if you want to create a cozy and eclectic space in your little girl’s nursery.

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Stay Neutral

You can opt for a neutral nursery if you prefer a more versatile and elegant approach, or if you want your baby’s nursery to match with the rest of your interior design. Neutral colors, such as beige, gray, cream or white can create a sophisticated and serene spacefor your baby girl.

Neutral Nursery Style

Neutral colors are versatile and timeless, so you can easily update the room as your baby grows. You can add some subtle touches of colors with pastel or metallic accessories and nursery furniture, or some texture with fluffy or knitted items.

Vintage Style

The past is full of charm and nostalgia, and you can capture this by using the vintage style as your girl nursery theme. The vintage style is all about incorporating antique or retro items, such as furniture, lamps, mirrors, frames, bookshelves or toys. You can even add a vintage chandelier to round up the design!

Vintage Nursery

While arranging a vintage-themed nursery, you can use floral or polka-dot patterns, lace or ruffles details, or soft, muted colors to create a romantic andwhimsical space for your baby girl.

Natural Wood

If you want to bring some warmth and nature into your baby’s room, you can choose natural wood as the main material. Natural wood can help create a rustic and cozy space for your baby girl, while often being durable and eco-friendly, so you can feel good knowing you made an environmentally conscious choice.

Natural wood nursery

You can use this material for the furniture, flooring, wall panels or shelves. You can also add some greenery with plants or flowers. If you want to try out this design for your baby girl’s nursery, you can check out Nurture& Dresser and Crib that can be purchased in a natural wood color!

Nature Details

Adding nature details to your baby’s room can help bring some freshness and beauty into the space. You can get furniture and accessories made from materials like wood, rattan or cotton.

nature nursery

When adding nature details to a nursery, you should use earth and green tones, and decorate the walls with some nature-themed art, such as animal prints, botanical posters or landscape paintings, as well as plants and flowers to elevate the green vibe.

Minimalist

If you’re all about doing more with less, a minimalist style might be the right choice for your baby girl’s nursery. A minimalist nursery is all about keeping things clean, clutter-free, and functional. You can choose a neutral color palette for the walls and furniture, and add on an accent wall for a pop of color.

Minimalist Nursery

You can add some throw pillows, blankets, or toys to bring this whole style together, but remember to not overdo it! A minimalist theme is ideal for creating a spacious and airy space for your baby girl.

Floral Nursery

A floral design is a classic and whimsical choice when decorating your little girl’s nursery. Floral nurseries are beautiful and romantic, perfect for creating a dreamy and cozy space for your baby girl.

Flower nursery

You can use a pale pink as the main color of the walls, curtains or furniture, and add some floral accents in the form of wallpaper, wall decals or stickers. You can use different types of flowers, such as roses, peonies or daisies to create a beautiful bouquet effect.

Wall Decor

Adding wall decor is a great way to make your baby girl’s room more authentic. You can add wall stickers, decals, art prints, or photos to create a gallery that will showcase your family memories, favorite quotes, or characters.

Wall decor nursery

A great idea would be to use wall shelves, hooks, or pegboards to display your baby’s books, toys or clothes. Wall decor will add some character and charm to your baby girl’s nursery.

White Nursery

Not every girl's room needs to be a pink nursery: going for a white color scheme can help you create a brightand cleanspace for your baby girl, while adding a little glam. You can use white as the base color for the nursery, and add some contrast with black, gold, and silver accents in the crib bedding and all over the room.

White Nursery

White nurseries are timeless, versatile and chic, suitable for any style or nursery theme. This style will make your baby girl’s room look airy and luminous, which is especially useful in places with warm weather. At Nurture&, we have lots of furniture with white color options that would be a great addition to your nursery.

Modern Nursery

If you want to give your baby girl’s room acontemporary and trendy vibe, you can go for a modern nursery that will incorporate some of the latest design trends. Modern nurseries are sleek, sophisticated and fun, featuring contemporary furniture and accessories.

Modern nursery

You can choose a bold color palette, such as black, navy blue or mustard yellow to create a striking contrast with the white walls. You can also incorporate geometric shapes, abstract prints or metallic details to create some visual interest.

However, if you’re looking for more of a 50s and 60s that still feels timeless and trendy, you can go for the mid-century modernstyle, which is characterized by clean lines, organic shapes, functional forms and warm colors. It’s a perfect choice for those who want to create a soothing and inviting atmosphere in their baby girl’s nursery.

What Is the Best Color for a Girl’s Nursery?

The best color for your baby girl’s nursery depends on your personal preferences and the atmosphere and theme you want to bring to the space. Traditionally, soft and pastel colors are associated with girl nurseries, while more rustic colors are associated with boy nurseries. However, gender-neutral colors for both boy and girl nurseries are becoming a trend among new parents. Here are some of our favorite colors for a baby girl’s room: 

Soft Pink

This is a classic choice that nevers goes out of style. Soft pink is sweet and charming. It can also be paired with other colors, such as white, cream or gold, to create a sophisticated and elegant look. 

Lavender

This is a lovely color that evokes a sense of calmness and tranquility. Lavender is a soft purple hue that has a soothing effect on the eyes and mind. It can also stimulate creativity and the imagination, which is great for your baby girl’s development. If you're looking to match it with other colors, gray, green and yellow are great options! 

Mint Green

This is a fresh and modern color that adds a touch of nature and freshness to your baby girl’s nursery. This light shade of green has a cooling and refreshing effect on the mood and the senses, and it’sideal for creating a fun and playful environmentthat will inspire your baby girl to explore and learn.

Light Gray

This is a neutral and versatile color that can suit any style and theme. Light gray also has a calming and soothing effect on the atmosphere and the emotions. It can help create a sense of spaciousness and elegance, increasing your baby girl’s sense of comfort and confidence. 

Peach

This is a sweet and charming color that adds a touch ofwarmth and happinessto your baby girl’s nursery. Peach is a light shade of orange that has a cheerful and optimistic effect on mood and energy.


If you want to create a cozy and inviting look, you can pair it with cream, brown or mint green. It’s ideal for creating a sunny and joyful environment that will make your little girl smile and laugh. 

Key Furniture for the Nursery

Every nursery begins with the essential furniture, and then you add the decorative details that reflect your personality and the joy you feel for your new baby. Some of the most important nursery must-haves (that you should probably add to your baby shower registry if you haven’t already) are: 

Glider

A glider is a type of chair that moves back and forth in a smooth motion, unlike a rocking chair that moves in an arc. A glider is ideal for nursing,feeding, soothing, cuddling and keeping an eye on your baby while you relax and unwind after a long day.

Some features to look for in a glider are:

  • Padded seat, back and armrests for comfort and support.

  • Reclining mechanism or ottoman for resting your feet.

  • Locking mechanism or a brake for your and your baby’s safety.

  • Swivel or 360-degree rotation features for convenience.

The Nurture& Gliders come in three color options, and have the power recline feature, an adjustable headrest, and stain-resistant fabric.You can be sure this product will last a long time!

Crib

A (good) crib provides a safe and comfortable sleeping space for your baby, and it’s probably the most important piece of any nursery. You want to make sure it meets safety standards, fits your space and grows with your baby.

Some features to look for in a crib are:

  • Sturdy and stable frame that doesn’t wobble or shake.

  • Fixed or drop-side rail that can be lowered or raised for easy access.

  • Adjustable mattress height that can be changed as your baby grows.

  • convertible design that can be transformed into a toddler bed, a daybed, or a full-sized bed.

The Nurture& Crib is made with sustainably harvested wood and premium materials. It can convert to a toddler bed, so that your baby can use it for the years to come, and it has three adjustable heights. This crib meets and exceeds ASTM Safety Standards, since it’s made with non-toxic materials.

Dresser

A dresser provides ample space for organizing your baby’s clothes, diapers, accessories and toys, without taking up too much space in the room. This piece of furniture helps keep the nursery tidy, clutter-free and functional.

Some features to look for in a dresser are:

  • A spacious and smooth top that can be used as a changing table.

  • A sufficient number of drawers that can accommodate different sizes and types of items.

  • Durable and easy-to-clean materials that can withstand wear and tear.

The Nurture& Dresser has a seven-drawer configuration, intuitively designed to maximize space and organization, and its sides extend and collapse to accommodate more storage. You can add a changing pador a changing topper to make your very own diaper changing station.

Daybed

A daybed can provide you and your baby with a comfortable place to read stories, sing lullabies or simply snuggle. It can also help you get some rest when you’re exhausted from taking care of your newborn. You take naps on it while your baby sleeps in the crib, or sleep on it overnight if you want to be near your baby.


Some features to look for in a daybed:

  • Durable and sturdy materials that can stand the passage of time.

  • A size that’s able to fit your nursery, but that’s still comfortable enough to lay in.

  • A style that can fit your nursery’s decor.

The Nurture& Daybed is a perfect fit for all nurseries, as its colors are customizable, it’s incredibly versatile and can fit a twin size mattress.


Whether you’re designing a baby girl or baby boy’s nursery, it’s important that you have fun creating a space that suits your taste and budget. Remember to add some personal touches, such as photos, artwork or toys, to make the space even more special.


Give your baby the best by getting Nurture& products for their nursery, and create the nursery you’ve always dreamed of for your baby girl.