11 Nursery Accent Wall Ideas

An accent wall in the nursery makes your baby’s room unique. You can create a feature wall to draw attention to the nursery theme or color scheme. 

Adding an accent wall to your baby’s nursery can make a big statement on a small budget and can often be a weekend DIY project. Check out our nursery accent wall ideas for inspiration to get you started!

An accent wall is a simple way to upgrade your nursery design. Whether you’re putting together a baby boy’s or a baby girl’s room or want to build a gender-neutral nursery, these ideas will help you create the perfect accent wall for your little one.

Wood brings a natural, earthy vibe to any room. Center the crib along a wall of vertical wooden slats to accentuate the clean lines, or set the furniture off-center for a contemporary look. 

If you like the idea of horizontal lines, try slats of different lengths stretching out from the corner of the room.

A board and batten accent wall puts a modern twist on the timeless look of half-wall wainscoting, or adds texture as a floor-to-ceiling design. You can add paint or wallpaper to your board and batten wall to suit your nursery decor. 

You’ll find videos online with step-by-step instructions for creating a board and batten accent wall boasting a cheap and easy DIY process.

One solid color of paint on the room’s feature wall is a quick way to bring dimension to the space and make a small nursery feel more open. Select a shade that complements your interior design. 

Keep in mind that pastels create a soft and calming environment, while bright paint colors add contrast and excitement to the room.

The creative possibilities are endless when it comes to making a wall mural. You could hand paint, stencil, or wallpaper one side of your baby’s nursery to design a focal point that’s one of a kind. 

A bold mural could serve as the main nursery theme, leaving the rest of the room open for nursery furniture and small room decor.

Framed wall art brings a sense of sophistication to the space. A gallery wall in your baby’s nursery room might include colorful canvas paintings, animal prints, or personalized family photos. 

Wall art provides visual stimulation for your little one—and for mom and dad while snuggling their sweet baby in the nursery glider.

Hang a name sign to display your baby’s moniker on the nursery accent wall. Set the name sign on top of a themed wallpaper or perfectly picked paint color to make this focal point pop. 

A name sign is a fun way to personalize your wall decor, and your child will likely continue to enjoy it as they get older.

Use decorative trim pieces to create an elegant wall moulding design. Wall moulding brings a touch of texture to the nursery, much like board and batten, but it gives you more freedom to add detail and shape.

With wall decals, you can create a baby nursery design tailored to your little one without worrying about when they’ll outgrow this style. 

Peel-and-stick wall decals are a removable design option that allows you to easily switch things up when you’re ready to turn the nursery into a big kid’s room. 

You can find wall decals in patterns and character prints to accompany almost any nursery theme.

The neutral tones of the classic boho style provide the perfect opportunity to go big with bold patterns on the nursery accent wall. You can keep the light and airy feel with the boho color palette while still having fun with accents and accessories. 

The boho style accommodates a gender-neutral nursery and is complementary to most whole-home decor.

The feature wall for your baby boy’s nursery can veer towards a light or dark theme with varying shades of the classic blue color scheme. 

You may consider a wall mural of a starry night sky, wall decals with geometric patterns, or art prints of outdoor adventures.

Your baby girl’s nursery might look best with a feature wall, including a pretty floral wallpaper or soft, pastel paint colors. A color palette with pink tones gives the room a whimsical and feminine vibe.

Creating a nursery accent wall can be a fun DIY project on your own or with family and friends. Even if you’ve never tackled a job like this, these tips will help set you up for success.

Choose a color paletteand design theme for your baby’s nursery. It’s easier to plan the look of the accent wall when it resonates with the rest of the room. 

Consider picking nursery furniture that complements the theme of your baby’s room ahead of time for a cohesive atmosphere.

An accent wall will become thefocal pointof the nursery. Often it works best to choose the wall directly across from the doorway. It’s the first wall you see when you walk in, and it makes a big impression. 

You could also choose the wall you plan to put the crib or dresser against, depending on the nursery layout.

Put pencil to paper and sketch out your ideas to better visualize what your accent wall design will look like. Take measurements of the wall you’re working with so you know exactly what materials you’ll need.

Before you start your project, make sure you buy all the supplies you plan to use to create your nursery accent wall. 

If you’re following the plan from an article or video, write down a list of materials, including measurements specific to your room. 

Don’t forget the little things you might need, like wood filler to plug nail holes or caulk to fill seams.

Clean the wall of your baby’s nursery that you’ll be working on. Patch holes and coat the wall with primer if you plan to use a new paint color. 

Make sure you allow plenty of time for drywall patches to set and primer to dry before you move forward with your project.

Carefully follow the steps to complete the design and bring your ideas to life. Take your time and don’t worry if it takes a little longer than expected. 

If you run into any bumps along the way, seek the advice or help of your local home improvement store employees or DIY experts online.

Once your design is complete, incorporate the nursery decor, shelves, orwall art you want in the space. 

Bring in furniture and accessories to pull the whole look together. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor by relaxing in your newly upgraded baby nursery.

• Choose non-toxic materials for your baby’s room. Consider that as your little one grows there will be more opportunity for them to come in close contact with different elements of their room. Nurture& offers non-toxic nursery furniture and accessories safe for your whole family.

• Avoid using small parts and embellishments to prevent choking hazards. If it’s not necessary to the structure of your design, it’s best to skip the tiny pieces.

• Use wall anchors and straps to secure large furniture and heavy decorations to help prevent accidental tipping.

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