Woodland Nursery Ideas in 2024

Many parents like to welcome their babies home with a beautifully decorated nursery. Whether you want your baby’s first bedroom to have a strong, classic look or a cute, whimsical feel, consider incorporating a woodland theme. 

Let our best woodland nursery ideas inspire you to create a room that even the forest animals dream of.

A woodland theme encompasses the peaceful beauty of the forest. You might include an earthy color palette, a mural of forest trees, rustic wooden textures, or wall decor with woodland creatures. Check out these ideas to help you get started.

You can build a subtle woodland nursery simply by adding wooden accents. Choose nursery furniture like the crib and dresser from Nurture&’s Milan Collection for pops of nature-inspired design without overwhelming the room. 

You may already have home decor items you can move into your baby’s room that match the slightly rustic look.

A beige color scheme creates an earthy base to start your forest nursery. This is a great gender-neutral nursery option if you don’t know whether you’re having a baby boy or a baby girl. 

You can easily add touches of navy blue decor or blush pink accessories once you find out!

What’s a woodland nursery without a few critters scattered about? Stuffed woodland animals like bears and bunnies make the perfect forest nursery decor when you place them on a bookshelf or dresser. 

You may keep soft toys in the crib until your baby is born, but be sure to remove them once your little one is ready to sleep in their new bed to avoid the risk of SIDS and suffocation.

Hang up framedanimal prints to add wall art to the nursery as an alternative to stuffed animal decor. You may find watercolor paintings of fawns and chipmunks or simple sketches of foxes and raccoons. 

The unique bed color of the sage green crib from Nurture& will complement your forest animal prints and other woodland nursery decor.

An accent wall adds depth to a room. One wall as the focal point can help to open up even a small nursery for a spacious vibe. In a woodland nursery, you could select wallpaper with a flora and fauna pattern or pick peel-and-stick wall decals to match the theme.

Incorporate greenery into your nursery for a bird’s eye view of the woodland theme. Real or artificial plant decor, a leafy wall design, a crib mobile with birds, and a burst of sunshine yellow in the color scheme will create a bright and inviting atmosphere in your woodland baby room. 

A nursery glider in ivory or gray is an excellent companion to a room full of greenery.

You can take the woodland theme in a whimsical direction by altering your color palette. Opt for shades of pink with names like dusty, blush, and rose to produce the natural ambiance you’re looking for. 

Add other elements of the forest like deer antler wall decor or a bunny print baby blanket to keep on the arm of your glider, and you’ve built a whimsical woodland nursery.

Immerse your baby’s nursery in a woodland scenes cape wall mural. Paint a forest in the mountains or a treeline silhouette to take your baby’s room from a woodland design to a woodland experience. 

A wall mural makes a big impact on the space and requires less additional decor to fulfill the theme.

A woodland nursery is a popular choice among parents because of the serene environment it brings to the room. Parents and caregivers will relax when spending time with their baby in a nursery that feels like a nature retreat.

Other reasons to consider creating a woodland-themed nursery:

• Many people find earth-tone colors —especially shades of green— calming and refreshing.

• The woodland theme is neutral enough for a girl or boy room, avoiding the need to redecorate the nursery for future baby siblings.

• A nature-themed design can grow with your child. You may need to adjust furniture as your little one grows up, but you can keep the woodland motif as your baby’s nursery becomes your big kid’s room.

The decor details are what pull the room together. These design tips will help you decide on the parts of the woodland theme you want to focus on.

Earth tones should be the main color scheme in the room, with complimenting accent colors that don’t steal the show.

• Earth tones like walnut brown, sage green, pinewood beige, and goldenrod yellow are shades naturally found in forests and wooded areas.

• Accent colors like cream white and pastel or muted pinks and blues highlight most earth tones.

Furniture that fits the woodland theme will be neutral and have a natural composition.

• A wooden crib in a natural stain or soft color will enhance the rustic ambiance. The Crib has a simple, but functional design and offers convertible options as your child grows.

• The Dresser is the heart of the nursery organization, with seven spacious drawers and a matching changing topper.

• A glider or rocking chair is essential to a cozy nursery. You’ll spend much of the newborn days sitting for feedings and soothing your baby, so why not do it the most comfortable way possible?

Themed accessories will complete the woodland design.

• A rug will help break up the floor space and can designate your baby’s play area. A wool or handwoven jute rug adds a natural texture. A nursery rug in the shape of a bear or owl would also be fitting.

• A set of curtains with a leaf pattern or in a solid neutral color. Thick, light-blocking curtains will ensure that your little one gets all the sleep they need even when the sun is shining.

• A crib bedding set in earthy colors or patterned with woodland animals. Soft, fitted crib sheets are essential for your baby’s bed, but loose blankets and pillows should be saved until your child is older. Flat sheets, blankets, and pillows pose a suffocation risk to infants less than one year old.

• Soft lighting is helpful when you’re caring for your baby at night. A small lamp shaped like a woodland creature is functional and accentuates the room decor.

When you’re creating a space for your baby to spend time in, you want to pick items and make design choices with safety in mind.

• Secure heavy furniture with wall anchors.

• Invest in high-quality pieces that won’t fall apart with normal wear and tear.

• Pick items made with non-toxic paints and materials.

• Avoid putting stuffed animals and other toys inside the crib to prevent suffocation and SIDS.

Nurture& offers premium, non-toxic nursery furniture made to exceed ASTM safety standards.

Of course, you want the nursery decor to be pretty and on-theme, but the function and integrity of the pieces you choose are equally vital to setting up your baby’s room.

Use your baby budget wisely. Filling your nursery with everything you need is a significant cost to your household. Spend your money on durable products that offer more than one use.

The Milan Crib has a unique 3-in-1 design that allows you to convert this bed from a bassinet to a full-size crib to a toddler bed. It’s made of non-toxic materials and sustainably harvested wood to create a durable piece of furniture that will stay in your family for years.

Earth tones like greens and browns work best to create a calm, forest-like environment. Neutral shades like these fit well with a gender-neutral nursery, but you can add pops of other colors to customize the room for a baby boy or baby girl.

It’s possible to put together the perfect nursery for your baby on any budget! Search the internet for DIY project ideas, repurpose natural materials or already-owned household decor, opt for wall decals instead of paint for a mural, and plan ahead by adding your favorite woodland nursery items to your baby shower registry.

With any baby room, you can prevent accidents and injuries by securing large furniture to the walls with anchors, choosing items with non-toxic paints and materials, and avoiding decorations with small pieces that could be a choking hazard.

Nurture& wants to help you create your dream nursery! Explore our online catalog to find nursery furniture and baby essentials that inspire your woodland nursery. You’ll find more ideas for your little one’s room in our Journal.