9 Minimalist Nursery Ideas

A minimalist nursery is all about avoiding excess and having a space with only the essential items to keep your new baby comfortable and safe. So, to create one, you must sit down and think about what you really need—and don’t need—for your baby’s room.

This is not an easy task, but here we will give you a guide with nine ideas of minimalist nursery design to help you get started.

There are many ways to create a minimalist nursery, depending on the parent’s sense of style. Here are some specific ideas to incorporate in a minimalist nursery decor and make your space feel beautiful in its simplicity:

Choosing a gender neutral color scheme for your baby’s room is a great way to give it a minimalist look. Colors such as white, beige, grays, and soft greens are great choices to create a space that looks effortlessly clean and calm.

Using multi-functional furniture is a great way to optimize your space and save money since you’ll need less furniture. For example, you can opt for a dresser with a changing topper, like Nurture&’s Milan Small Dresser, instead of getting a changing table.

Another great option is choosing a crib that grows with your baby.Nurture&’s Milan Crib, can work as a bassinet, a crib, and a toddler bed.

You can make your minimalist baby nursery look fresh with a nature theme, with items like small plants or woodland wall art. It also adds a splash of color and different textures without overcrowding the room.

Another classic minimalist nursery inspiration consists in maximizing the use of your space. This can be done by putting bins and baskets inside the closet or installing a rack with hangers for your baby’s clothes. The space below the rack can be used to store diaper bags or baskets with crib sheets.

Some boho-styled items can make your baby’s room look cozy and stylish without adding too much decor. For example, using muted earth tones and baskets or lamps made from rattan (a natural material that in turn comes from palm trees) can give your minimalist nursery the perfect boho look.

Printable wall decals are a great choice to add a burst of color without taking up space. You can use any kind of wall decal you like!.

A good way to complement the minimalist aesthetic of the nursery is to add some simple artwork to hang on the walls. You could even craft some DIY artwork and hang it to give a personal touch.

You don’t have to go all pink to turn a room into a baby girl’s nursery. You can add some sweet details while respecting the minimalist style, such as pink baby bedding sets, rainbow wall decals, or paper flowers to keep on the dresser.

To make a minimalist baby boy nursery, you can simply stick to the essentials and play with the colors and nursery themes. Choosing blue crib sheets, using an animal theme for the decor, or adding blue accents to the walls can do the trick.

The key to decorating a minimalist nursery is avoiding excessive decoration while creating a cozy vibe. Here are some elements you might want to include to make your minimalist nursery shine:

• Neutral color palette: Use whites and soft pastels to create a calm, serene atmosphere. This will also help you form the illusion of a wider space.

• Natural light: Large windows or sheer curtains will help you maximize the natural light in the room, making it look brighter.

• Soft textures: Soft-textured items like rugs, blankets, and cushions will add warmth and comfort to the nursery. Just remember to keep these objects out of direct contact with your baby—at least during their first year of life‒to prevent suffocation and SIDS.

• Open space: Maintaining open space is necessary for a clutter-free environment and ease of movement.

• Simple decorations: Minimalism is all about keeping decorations minimal yet meaningful. You could add a few pieces of wall art or a small plant to personalize the space without overwhelming it.

One of the most important things to keep in mind when selecting items for a minimalist nursery room is to look for multipurpose furniture. This will allow you to maximize your space, leaving enough room for walking and playing with your little one.

Here’s a list of essential furniture you must consider if you want a minimalist nursery:

The crib is the focal point of the nursery, so choosing the right one will make all the difference. It’s where your baby will spend most of their time, especially during the first few months.

If you want a durable piece of furniture that doesn’t clash with the minimalist vibe you have in mind, check out the The Milan Crib —a 3-in-1 piece that converts from a bassinet to a full crib and a toddler bed.

A dresser is a chest of drawers where you can store all your baby’s clothes and swaddles. You can also keep other items on top, such as decorations or a baby monitor. You can use some dressers to create a changing station and thus avoid buying a changing table.

Nurture&’s Dresser can be combined with The Changing Topper, turning it into a multifunctional changing table. And if your nursery space is too small, you can opt for The Milan 3-Drawer Dresser with The Small Dresser Changing Topper to best accommodate your room.

Having a glider or a rocking chair is essential for mom’s comfort. You’ll spend a lot of time breastfeeding and cuddling during the first months after giving birth. That’s why the glider is one of the most important items in the nursery.

The Glider from Nurture& is the perfect companion for those early (and not so early) months. It features a smooth power recline and it’s made of stain-resistant fabric for easy cleaning and durability.

The Storage Ottoman is a stylish and functional footrest with a spacious compartment for storing essentials. It’s made with the same stain-resistant fabric as the Glider.

These are the essential pieces of furniture you’ll need in your nursery. However, there are other items that you might find necessary for your baby.

For example, a high chair for feeding your baby when they grow, a stroller and car seats for outside excursions, and a playroom that could be in the living room or within the nursery. 

Although these are not nursery essentials, they could be very necessary, depending on your lifestyle.

Choosing minimalism as your nursery theme can make your room feel and look bigger. Here, we’ll give you some ideas for maximizing the space of your minimalist nursery:

• Add storage underneath the crib: Every available space is useful: place some bins or baskets beneath the crib to store toys, crib sheets, or any other item in the nursery room.

• Utilize wall space: The walls can help you decorate and store nursery items. For example, shelves are perfect for decorating and storing baby items, and wall decor is great for personalizing the room.

• Space behind the door: This is an underestimated area, but it can save you a lot of space. For example, you can hang an organizer with multiple pockets for extra storage.

• Organize a nursing cart : It’s a great idea to have storage on wheels since you can move it from the nursery to any room within the home, or even store it in the closet.

Since you want to get only the essential items for your minimalist nursery, there are some things you’ll have to leave out. Here are some items you might not need:

Any sturdy desk can be used as a changing station when you need to optimize your space, so it’s fair to ask yourself if you really need a changing table. You can also turn a dresser into a changing station by simply adding a changing pad on top of it.

A bottle warmer can be a useful addition. But you can also warm your bottles in a bowl of warm water: it works just as well without an extra appliance.

A bassinet is a great idea, but it will only be useful during your baby’s first few months. A crib, on the other hand, will last until your baby is a toddler. If your baby is all grown up but you’re expecting another one, Nurture&’s Milan Crib can convert into a bassinet.

Getting expensive pretty toys for your baby might be fun, but the truth is that most babies can be entertained with simple household items. They might even be more interested in interacting with their caregivers than in playing with toys at all!

The point of minimalism is avoiding excessive wall art, flashy mobiles, or lots of knick-knacks. Stick to a few meaningful pieces that show your style and add to the room's calm atmosphere.

A dedicated baby nursery is not strictly necessary, and whether or not you need one will depend on your family’s situation and preferences. A shared bedroom, nursery corner, or multi-purpose room can also be good options.

The most common mistakes when creating a minimalist nursery include choosing non-multifunctional furniture, over-decorating, and keeping unnecessary items.

You can make your nursery feel cozy by using warm lights and adding items crafted with natural materials. You can also include soft toys—outside of the crib—to add a comfortable vibe.

Personal touches can be added through customized wall art, family photos in a wall gallery, personalized items (such as plant pots or picture frames), and meaningful keepsakes.

The best thing to start is choosing furniture that can adapt to your child's growth and changing needs, keeping the focus on functionality and simplicity. You should also regularly assess the items in the nursery and remove or replace things as needed.

Minimalist nurseries are usually decorated with soft and pale colors, such as white, beige, light grays, pastel blues and pinks, sage green, and pale yellow.

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