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Shawnessy Nursery
Shawnessy Nursery
Mattson & CompanyMattson & Company
This nursery was a low-budget, DIY job. The idea was to create a space that both baby and momma could be comfortable in, and enjoy spending a lot of hours in (particularly in the first few months!). The theme started as "sophisticated gender neutral with subtle elements of whimsy and nature" - and I think we achieved that! The space was only 8' x 10', so storage solutions were key. The closet drawers and side table were both (very worn) antique pieces that were given a new life!
Chic + Modern Baby Girl Nursery
Chic + Modern Baby Girl Nursery
Cure Design GroupCure Design Group
Chic + Modern, neutral + sophisticated. We wanted this Baby Girl nursery to be one that anyone would want to live in. Pairing a mid century modern style gray crib with a colorful tribal area rug. Layering in modern furniture pieces with sweet subtle accents. Cure Design Group (636) 294-2343 https://curedesigngroup.com/
Tribeca NY
Tribeca NY
UserUser
Hagondange - La chambre d'Agathe
Hagondange - La chambre d'Agathe
Maison 1995Maison 1995
Située dans un appartement en duplex, au troisième étage d’un immeuble de 1923, ma mission était de transformer cette ancienne salle de jeux de 9.1 m² en une chambre d’enfant. L’objectif étant de permettre aux futurs et heureux parents d’accueillir leur premier enfant, en toute quiétude. Bébé n’ayant pas encore révélé son secret à Papa et Maman au moment du projet, il était important de créer un environnement mixte, cosy et lumineux. La surface demandait à ce qu’on l’optimise et à ce qu’on la rende la plus fonctionnelle possible.
Born & Bred Studio - Nursery, Crouch End London N8
Born & Bred Studio - Nursery, Crouch End London N8
Born & Bred StudioBorn & Bred Studio
Children's room have become a studio speciality.! A truly magical nursery in North London for a special little girl. Tonal paint and classic Liberty print wallpaper create a room that will take her into her teens.
Modern Colorful Nursery
Modern Colorful Nursery
Magdalena HebalMagdalena Hebal
Modern geometric nursery for a hip Chicago baby. This room had one main challenge - it was located in a rental unit and walls could not be painted or modified. The windows face a brick wall and the room begged for brightness and color. By using custom vinyl wall decals, color and interest were added transforming the room into a multi-colored, kid-friendly oassis with a modern feel.
Central District Townhouse
Central District Townhouse
Ore StudiosOre Studios
Ellie Lillstrom
Kids Rooms
Kids Rooms
Design AssociatesDesign Associates
my first nursery
my first nursery
Suya WangSuya Wang
I would like a cheerful room for my baby and chose bright mustard yellow as the main colour. In the meantime, as I learned baby only can tell black & white colour for a while, I chose black wallpaper for the rest two walls. I am worried it's too bold, but after putting them all on, I am pretty happy with the result. And of course, yellow and black normally go well together. The cot and Change table is Babyletto Lolly brand. Package price $1500; The single bed is passed down from a friend. I bought the draw knobs from Etsy; Animal Heads Deco bought on RoyalDesign. $80 each; Clock, paintings and other small deco all bought from Taobao. As an amateur, I am pretty happy with the end result, and I believe the same with my baby. Hope you like it too :)
Baby Nursery
Baby Nursery
Casa Dash DesignsCasa Dash Designs
Brocato Nursery
Brocato Nursery
EFB Designs, LLCEFB Designs, LLC
Liz Fendell Photography
Hill Rd.
Hill Rd.
URBANDUOURBANDUO
Greg Scott Makinen
A Restful Nursery
A Restful Nursery
UserUser
Grey and cream neutral baby nursery. Practical and stylish wall shelving brings extra storage to this small room.
Completed Nursery
Completed Nursery
Belle Decor & DesignBelle Decor & Design
Shawnessy Nursery
Shawnessy Nursery
Mattson & CompanyMattson & Company
This nursery was a low-budget, DIY job. The idea was to create a space that both baby and momma could be comfortable in, and enjoy spending a lot of hours in (particularly in the first few months!). The theme started as "sophisticated gender neutral with subtle elements of whimsy and nature" - and I think we achieved that! The space was only 8' x 10', so storage solutions were key. The closet drawers and side table were both (very worn) antique pieces that were given a new life!
Eva's Nursery
Eva's Nursery
Kids Room and NurseryKids Room and Nursery
Travel Theme Nursery 2018
Travel Theme Nursery 2018
Nicole Rose InteriorsNicole Rose Interiors
C.MARTIN
Modern Arctic Nursery
Modern Arctic Nursery
D. Buckley DesignD. Buckley Design
Lindsay and her husband Geoff have a new home in Washington D.C. and needed to transform the extra room in to a space suitable for their new little addition. I was excited to take on the project, using Lindsay's beloved childhood stuffed penguin 'Pengi' as a starting point for inspiration. With an arctic-cool color palette, some great Etsy finds, and a little elbow grease, the room came together perfectly: a modern, arctic nursery for their little boy August. Complete with penguins, of course. Photos: D.Buckley Design
Quarto de bebê
Quarto de bebê
Alma em DesignAlma em Design
Foto Adriano Escanhuela - São Paulo
Los Angeles Nursery
Los Angeles Nursery
Outline InteriorsOutline Interiors

Small Modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern baby room ideas and photos; but before you start, read on for some important nursery decor guidelines:

What modern nursery furniture do I need?

First and foremost, safety is key. When looking at modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern baby’s room?

Who says a baby’s nursery has to be blue or pink? Whether you need modern 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 modern 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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