12 Top Nursery Inspiration Ideas in 2024

Nursery decor goes beyond just decorating. It’s all about creating a comfortable and safe space for your baby to grow up in, and where you'll share many unforgettable moments with your little one. 

Here, you'll find a guide to creating a nursery that works for your whole family!

Decorating a nursery can be a daunting task, especially if you want to create a peaceful, beautiful, and safe space for your little one. However, you don’t need to be an expert in interior design to get the task done.

Keep reading to get some tips on practicality and aesthetics that will make your nursery design journey easier:

There is no reason for your baby bedding and crib to be out of tune with the rest of the room. You can choose the perfect crib to match your nursery color. For example, a jungle-themed nursery could have a sage or green crib.

Nurture& ’s Crib comes in a variety of colors, including navy blue, blush, and sage, to name a few. It’s made from non-toxic materials and it can grow with your baby, ensuring comfort and style for years.

If you want a nursery that stands the test of time and want to favor practicality over aesthetics, you can create a minimalist nursery theme by including only the essential items in neutral and well-balanced colors.

Adding some type of greenery to the room, like a small plant in a bookshelf or woodland wallpaper, can give your nursery a peaceful beauty. 

Matching this with window treatments that allow you to control the amount of light that comes into the room can add a bright look to it.

Having natural wood furniture in your decoration will give your nursery a warmer atmosphere , making the room feel more comfy. Also, the wood tones can match almost any kind of theme or color scheme!

Pastel colors are associated with calmness and softness. They are usually paired with white to add a splash of subtle color and create a delicate look.

The baby room is usually not just the place they sleep in, but also where they spend most of their time. Therefore, adding a comfortable area where your little one can play and learn is an excellent idea. 

This area could have a tent or simply a floor pad for them to play freely. Nurture& has the perfect item to set up a playroom: The Play Pad. It comes in different colors and sizes to best fit your nursery design and space.

Adding an accent wall in a vibrant color or bright wall decals can give an edgy look to your kids room.

Another good option to add some extra color and brightness is a gallery wall with family pictures, pictures of animals or flowers, or even abstract paintings.

One of the things you’ll have to ask yourself is if you really need a changing table for your baby’s room. If you’re on a budget, it might be an unnecessary expense. Instead, you could create a diaper changing station by simply putting a changing pad on top of a dresser.

At Nurture& we understand the need to save space and money when it comes to building a nursery. That’s why we created the Dresser , which is built to function both as a dresser and a changing table.

Having a nursing or breastfeeding station in your baby’s room can make feedings easier and more comfortable, both during the day and the night. That’s why a glider is the most important purchase when creating a nursery.

Nurture& knows this, and has made the Glider to guarantee comfort and durability. We also have the Rocking Chair , which offers practical and spacious seating for your evolving home.

The boho theme has come to stay. Some boho nursery ideas for your baby’s room include using earthy tones, and a mix of shapes and materials that can work both as decoration and as stimulation for your little one to learn textures.

However, it’s important to avoid putting soft toys, stuffed animals, pillows, and items like these in the crib to prevent the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and suffocation.

The best way to make a room function as a baby girl nursery and also as a baby boy nursery is to decorate it in a neutral color palette. This usually means avoiding blues and pinks, and using earthy tones (such as browns, beige and green), whites, grays and black .

Adding inspiring messages to the wall art is one of the most modern nursery ideas. 

Even though your newborn won’t be able to read until a few years later, it can give the room a feel of positivity and acceptance for both kids and grown ups.

Setting up your baby’s nursery room is a task that you want to get done before your baby arrives , so it’s better to start as soon as possible. Here are the first steps to take before you begin decorating:

Before picking themes and colors, it’s important to sit down and decide how much money you’ll be able to spend, as well as when you will start buying your baby’s stuff . This way you can have your expenses in check and still get all the things you need.

For example, you might have to pick between having a glider or a rocker, or decide whether or not you need a changing table.

Having the accurate measurements of the nursery room will allow you to choose furniture that fits inside of it. It will also help you avoid overcrowding your room, as you’ll want some free space for your little one to move and play.

Once you have your budget and measurements ready, you can start thinking about color palettes and themes. It can be anything you like, from jungle safari to out of space decoration, or even classic pastel colored walls. This decision will influence the items you buy and the way you use them.

Look for non-toxic and baby-safe furniture and decoration pieces. Creating a safe nursery also includes avoiding sharp edges and securing the heavier items to the walls or the floor to prevent injuries.

Nurture& understand the importance of giving your baby the safest environment for them to grow healthy and happy. That’s why our products are made with durable and safe materials that also keep you and your little one comfortable.

Last but no least, you must think of how things will function within the nursery room to have the best possible organization and avoid stumbles. For example, you could add storage furniture that can also work as a decorative asset, like Nurture&’s Bookshelf .

Nursery essentials , or must-haves, are the items that you cannot leave out. Some of these are:

• Crib: Babies need to sleep a lot, especially during the first few months, they’ll spend most of their time in the crib. A bassinet is also a good choice, but remember that your baby will outgrow it in four to six months.

• Dresser: A dresser is a great piece of furniture that can work as storage for clothing and baby bedding, as a changing table, and to display decorations.

• Rocking chair or glider : Having a comfortable glider or rocking chair in the nursery is essential for feedings and spending quality time with your baby. While both the glider and the rocking chair are meant to allow a calming swivel motion, a glider tends to be more spacious and safer, since these usually include a locking mechanism to prevent injuries.

• Play area: Your baby will soon be big enough to need space to play and move around. For this, it’s great to have a soft area on the floor for them to play, like a playpad.

Here are some tips to create a fun and versatile gender-neutral nursery:

• Color scheme: You should avoid pinks and blues, since they are associated with baby girls and boys, respectively. Look for neutral colors like beige, green, yellow, gray, and wooden tones.

• Theme: There are many themes that can work for both girls and boys. For example, the jungle, the ocean, the sky and outer space can all be fit for girls and boys equally.

• Decor elements: Most decorative elements can work for gender-neutral nurseries if you pick them to match the theme and colors. Baby mobiles, wall decals, and greenery items can be used for baby boys and girls, to name a few.

• Personal touch: It's important to create a nursery you'll actually like, so remember to add your personal touch. This could mean using a particular night lamp or adding an inspirational message to the wall decor. It’s up to you!

If you have limited space for your nursery room, there are some strategic design choices that can help your nursery feel bigger and less cluttered. Some of these are:

• Light wall colors: Using light wall colors will make the space seem bigger than it is.

• Multifunctional furniture: Choose furniture that can fulfill several tasks. For example, Nurture&’s Dresser can be used for storage and as a changing table, and it comes in different sizes to better fit your needs.

• Use your vertical space: Take advantage of your vertical space, adding vertical storage items like wardrobes and bookshelves.

• Compact furniture: Pick furniture that doesn’t take up much space, like the 4-Drawer Dresser .

• Minimalistic decor: Avoid adding too many decoration items, since they will make the room seem crowded. Instead, choose a minimalist style with less non-useful items and simple decorations.

Check out Nurture&’s online store to get everything you need to create the perfect nursery for your newborn baby!