The nursery is one of those rooms that will come to awaken core memories in the parents’ lives.
And though you definitely want it to be breezy and comfortable for your baby, odds are she won’t remember.
Hence, to cater to the baby’s needs, the nursery ought to be practical first and foremost. It’s for the parents that practicality is enriched with the right aesthetic.
After all, new mothers spend more time in the nursery than in their own bedrooms. In the midst of all the nursing and the lack of sleep, they ought to have beautiful surroundings to help get them through it.
1. Traditional Nursery
Promote the warmth in your baby’s space by emulating the design of the traditional, vintage nursery.
A textured crib, romantic decor, and window drapes ought to do the trick.
2. Modern Boho
Combine practicality and bohemia in your baby’s nursery.
This combination makes for a room that’s both pleasant to the eye and highly practical for the day to day use.
3. Mix & Match
Choose two main colors to combine in the nursery design and stick to them.
You’ll get yourself a lovely and harmonious space that will provide ease for both you and your little girl.
4. Blue Is for the Girls, Too
Blue has many benefits both in regards to our emotions and health.
5. Princess Treatment
Every baby deserves the royal treatment, as do new parents.
Include luxury accents, such as a vintage chandelier or a baldachin in the nursery design.
6. Vibrant Palette
Though beige is calming to us, it’s a known fact that newborns benefit from seeing color.
And I mean a vibrant and diverse set of colors that will promote the development of their optic nerves as well as cognition overall.
7. Baby Chic
Your baby’s nursery doesn’t have to strictly cater to the ‘baby aesthetic’.
As long as it’s clean and practical, your little one won’t know the difference.
8. Green Haven
As a natural color, much like blue, green is very beneficial to us.
It’s one of the most calming colors, which comes in handy to both the exhausted parent and the baby.
9. Country Style Nursery
Introduce some warmth found in the English country design style into your baby’s nursery.
It’s rich in vibrant colors, which is beneficial to the baby, and it’s warm and homey, too.
10. Modern Accents
Incorporate modern wall decor or lighting to upscale your nursery design.
11. Pink Minimalism
Are you raising a little minimalist?
For an absolutely clean look, go for the warm minimalist aesthetic when designing the nursery. It makes for a highly pleasant space, and it’s also easy to keep tidy.
The last thing you want when nursing is clutter!
12. Bohemian Nursery
Introduce natural vibes that call for adventure into the design of your nursery.
13. Modern Gray
For a sleek and modern nursery, include gray accents.
14. Cater to Your Baby’s POV
Though we mustn’t forget about tummy time, your baby will still spend a major portion of the day lying on her back.
Pay special attention to the ceiling design to make sure she sees magic!
15. Botanical Themes
Yet another great way to introduce calmness and harmony into the nursery is to include botanical elements in the design.
Be it in the form of wallpaper, art, or other decorative accents, botanical elements are inherently comforting to us.
16. Florals
Florals are just a given when designing a little girl’s nursery.
However, steer clear from bringing any fresh flowers into the room. You can never know if they’re potentially toxic to the baby.
17. Classic Pink
Another way to promote the princess aesthetic in a girl’s nursery is to stick to pink.
18. Strawberry Aesthetic
Incorporate a fruity design in the nursery. It makes for a fun and adorable interior.
Various fruits such as cherries, strawberries, or oranges can look great, especially when paired with the right combination of colors.
19. Cute Wall Decor
Make sure to include dreamy wall decor in the nursery to make it the cutest place ever!
20. Something for the Mama
Don’t forget to spoil the mom in the process!
Make sure to get a comfortable nursing chair, to make those initial postnatal weeks as comfortable as possible.
Extra points if it’s a rocking chair!
21. Dreamy Lilac
Lilac is a wonderfully gentle color, that isn’t only pleasant to the senses, but also moves us towards a more creative and abundant mindset.
Include it in the design of your nursery to provide soft surroundings for you and your baby.
22. Easy On the Eyes
Beige is the ultimate calming color for many people thanks to its neutrality.
23. Under the Rainbow
Rainbow designs make for a blend of several benefits in the nursery.
They’re inherently colorful, which is great for the baby’s development. They’re vibrant and promote a good mood in both the mother and the baby.
And as the little one grows, they help cultivate creativity and imagination.
24. Personalize the Nursery
Find different ways to truly personalize your little girl’s nursery.
Her name on the wall or the toys she’s attached to are the things to have in her room at all times.
25. Posh Nursery
Maybe all you need to get you through the tough nursing period is some silent luxury!
26. Play With Wallpapers
Use wallpaper in creative ways to make the nursery truly memorable.
27. Unique Decor
Mounted toys on the wall, curtain bows, and similarly original decor are sure to make your little girl’s nursery outstanding.
28. Dreamy Crib Mobile
When your baby opens her eyes, you want her to see something familiar and beautiful, especially if the parents aren’t immediately there.
A cute and creative crib mobile will be her first interactive toy and a great source of comfort.
29. Raise a Little Fashionista
Seek alternative ways to store your little one’s clothes.
Start early on her walk-in closet to promote that fashion bug!
30. Welcome In the Sunlight
Natural light and subsequently vitamin D are necessary for us to function properly and keep up a good mood.
For both your and your baby’s sake, don’t limit yourself to only artificial light.
Note that drapes are necessary when your baby goes to sleep as the light will stir her awake.
In Conclusion
Aesthetics aside, practicality and safety should be your primary concerns when designing a nursery.
Make sure any wall decor or light is well secured. Have a soft and clean rug on the floor so the baby can play on it.
Include strictly the necessary furniture that you and the baby require day to day. Clutter will not only make you both nervous – but can also be a health hazard!