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Small Midcentury Nursery Ideas and Designs

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Chambre d'enfant
Chambre d'enfant
ARCHI'N [STYLE]ARCHI'N [STYLE]
Islington townhouse
Islington townhouse
A New Day - Interior Design StudioA New Day - Interior Design Studio
A calming and welcoming nursery space. Mint green walls and a painted white floor provide a soft backdrop to bolder colours in the rug and accessories. The changing table is a cost effective IKEA hack.
Complete renovation - TMR
Complete renovation - TMR
Morisset DesignMorisset Design
Mid-Mod + Boho Nursery
Mid-Mod + Boho Nursery
Paradigm InteriorsParadigm Interiors
Mid-century modern nursery with bohemian accents and baby animals.
Ann Arbor Cape Cod Nursery
Ann Arbor Cape Cod Nursery
exactly.exactly.
Nursery Design for First Time Parents
Nursery Design for First Time Parents
The Code Design StudioThe Code Design Studio
Cobble Hill Residence
Cobble Hill Residence
Benjamin Andres ArchitektBenjamin Andres Architekt
Chambre Vintage 50's
Chambre Vintage 50's
UserUser
Marc Gimenez
Changing Dresser CD101
Changing Dresser CD101
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
midcentury-inspired dresser with drawers and open shelving, changing module that can be converted later into a regular dresser unit
South Fitzroy Residence
South Fitzroy Residence
UserUser
The nursery of this compact Victorian terrace with the amazing Oleander cot which converts into a baby bed.
Mid-century modern baby boy nursery interior
Mid-century modern baby boy nursery interior
Livettes wallpaperLivettes wallpaper
Golden Living
Golden Living
Atelier Interior DesignAtelier Interior Design
The angle of this photo doesn't show it but this adorable nursery is for brother and sister twins! The space is small, with both cribs the only place to put the changing table / dresser was in the closet. We opted to demo the actual closet and make the space open so we could really utilize every square inch.
Diamond Heights Mid-Century Modern
Diamond Heights Mid-Century Modern
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
First home, savvy art owners, decided to hire RBD to design their recently purchased two story, four bedroom, midcentury Diamond Heights home to merge their new parenthood and love for entertaining lifestyles. Hired two months prior to the arrival of their baby boy, RBD was successful in installing the nursery just in time. The home required little architectural spatial reconfiguration given the previous owner was an architect, allowing RBD to focus mainly on furniture, fixtures and accessories while updating only a few finishes. New paint grade paneling added a needed midcentury texture to the entry, while an existing site for sore eyes radiator, received a new walnut cover creating a built-in mid-century custom headboard for the guest room, perfect for large art and plant decoration. RBD successfully paired furniture and art selections to connect the existing material finishes by keeping fabrics neutral and complimentary to the existing finishes. The backyard, an SF rare oasis, showcases a hanging chair and custom outdoor floor cushions for easy lounging, while a stylish midcentury heated bench allows easy outdoor entertaining in the SF climate. Photography Credit: Scott Hargis Photography
South Fitzroy Residence
South Fitzroy Residence
UserUser
This bespoke bookshelf is perfect for books and toys in a child's room. For safety reasons it is bolted the wall.
Mid-Mod + Boho Nursery
Mid-Mod + Boho Nursery
Paradigm InteriorsParadigm Interiors
Mid-century modern nursery with bohemian accents and baby animals.
Mid-Century Modern Nursery
Mid-Century Modern Nursery
Romina FurnitureRomina Furniture
Bella crib features Acrylic legs and a flat fabric panel for texture and substance. The small space is brighten by the light and white tones and the colorful artwork and wall pattern add visual depth and define the layout. A beautiful design concept by Vanessa Antonelli
Complete renovation - TMR
Complete renovation - TMR
Morisset DesignMorisset Design
Midcentury Gut Rehab
Midcentury Gut Rehab
UnpatternedUnpatterned
Mike Kaskel
Norwood Bronx Project
Norwood Bronx Project
Night2Day InteriorsNight2Day Interiors
Brief: Create a fashion forward gray nursery with Taino accents to reflect Latino heritage. We kept the furniture uniform from Pottery Barn x West Elm collection and paired with subtle blue accents for the future baby boy. Storage was kept minimal in order to present overcrowding and hectic flow in a smaller room.
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Small Midcentury Nursery Ideas and Designs

Unlike an older child’s bedroom, a nursery is a room that you will be spending a lot of time in as a parent. As well as being soothing for a baby, your choice of midcentury nursery decor and nursery furniture should make this a relaxing space where you may have to spend some sleepless nights. While you’re picking out midcentury nursery ideas for cots and changing tables, look for comfortable seating for you, too; a nursery rocking chair can be as important an addition as a baby bouncer, and we bet you’ll hang on to it long afterward. Exploring midcentury nursery ideas is a creative way to prepare for your baby’s arrival, so have fun picking out nursery furniture sets, nursery curtains, nursery bedding, nursery wallpaper and more baby room ideas that will welcome your little one into the world. For some amazing visual nursery inspiration, browse our galleries for pictures of midcentury baby room ideas and photos; but before you start, read on for some important nursery decor guidelines:

What midcentury nursery furniture do I need?

First and foremost, safety is key. When looking at midcentury nursery ideas, all furnishings should be thoroughly researched so you don’t end up fitting out your baby’s room with anything that could prove dangerous. Nursery furniture sets typically comprise a crib or cot with nursery storage such as a dresser and nursery wardrobe. Adaptable furniture pieces are efficient baby room ideas for a nursery – for example, some baby cots come with drop sides for easy access and adjustable height for the cot mattress. To get even more use out of your midcentury nursery furniture, why not consider nursery ideas such as a cot bed which can transition to a toddler bed as your baby grows, or a chest of drawers big enough to store cot bedding sets now and your child’s clothes later. However comfortable the furniture, a baby can still have trouble sleeping in a bright room so nursery blackout curtains are a great final touch. Once you’ve browsed through all the midcentury baby room ideas, have a look at nursery furniture in the Products section to compare cots, nursing chairs and changing tables that you can buy online. If space allows, try to ensure there’s plenty of room on the floor for when your baby becomes mobile. Unlike an older child’s bedroom, a nursery is a room that you will be spending a lot of time in as a parent so add comfortable seating for you – for mum, dad and baby, rocking chairs are great baby room ideas for any nursery. Muted decor is the typical choice for a baby’s room, although don’t limit your palette to pink and blue when thinking of boys and girls bedroom ideas! Use different textures and decor that will both soothe and stimulate your newborn, no matter their gender, and you can also experiment with nursery ideas such as wall stickers that will add sweet and versatile detail while being easy to remove when redecorating.

What colour should I choose for my midcentury baby’s room?

Who says a baby’s nursery has to be blue or pink? Whether you need midcentury baby room ideas for a baby boy, themes for baby girl nursery or gender neutral nursery ideas, you can have a field day decorating a nursery in any colour scheme you want. Muted decor is the typical choice for baby room ideas, but different textures and decor can be used to both soothe and stimulate your newborn. For example, a nautical theme comprises classic colours and patterns that are unisex (and, let’s face it, adorable) – you can bring the theme into the room by simply choosing plain blue and red gingham nursery bedding sets. Nursery ideas can change over time – a good tip is to choose patterns and prints for nursery curtains, nursery rugs, nursery bedding and nursery wall art that stick to the same colour palette so you can add new baby room ideas as your child grows. If you’re unsure, white is a beautifully serene choice for nursery interiors; a swinging crib and delicate white crib bedding will lend it a beautiful vintage nursery feel. You can actually select different colours, types of flooring, size and styles when browsing nursery ideas on Houzz, so you can see various types of nursery decor and compare. If you do want a gender specific theme, you can see little girls’ bedroom ideas and boys room ideas by selecting Boy or Girl in the menu, too.

How do I design a shared nursery and toddler room?

A shared toddler and baby room will require even more storage than a nursery, so it’s a good idea to first consider space to fit nursery furniture sets around your toddler’s furniture. Double duty furniture such as fashioning a baby changing table by fitting a mat on top of a chest of drawers, or modular furniture which allows you to mix and match different units to suit your needs, are versatile choices which maximise room. Portable cribs might be a great solution to simply wheel out of the room if you ever need to give your toddler (or baby!) some respite. If your toddler needs some convincing to share, why not involve him or her in picking out nursery ideas and decorating? Choosing nursery ideas and accessories that appeal to your toddler and letting them display their artwork as nursery pictures might make it feel more like their room while adding a bright and cheery decorative element. Browse through the multitude of midcentury baby room ideas, nursery ideas and photos on Houzz to find inspiration for your nursery. Whether you’re looking for boys room ideas, little girls’ bedroom ideas or baby room ideas with a gender neutral nursery theme, there are hundreds of photos to look through, and if you find some you like you can contact the professional that designed them and talk to them about designing your own nursery. Simply click through on the photo information or search in the Find Pros section.
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