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Boys Nursery
Boys Nursery
Designs by DonnaDesigns by Donna
Timeless design will allow this room to grow with the boy from newborn to young man. Donna Richter
Quarto de bebê
Quarto de bebê
Alma em DesignAlma em Design
Foto Adriano Escanhuela - São Paulo
Walk in the Park Nursery
Walk in the Park Nursery
Newport CottagesNewport Cottages
Project Nursery
Manchester Street
Manchester Street
Eastwood DevelopmentEastwood Development
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.
Chicago Condo
Chicago Condo
M StudioM Studio
Murphy bed for guests built into the closet wall of the nursery
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
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/
Nursery design
Nursery design
ModsyModsy
Large Wrap-around Rear and Side Extension to a Garden Flat in South West London
Large Wrap-around Rear and Side Extension to a Garden Flat in South West London
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Luc's Nursery
Luc's Nursery
BelovedBeloved
This nursery has a lovely modern underwater theme. The decals were the beginning inspiration and I just love the playful yet sophisticated motif. The painting is a custom art piece - it turned out just beautiful. I suggested to the artist we wanted a seahorse and the colors and it turned out better than I could have imagined! The little bit of black really grounds the room. Floating shelves and white furniture make the room seem larger than it is. The mirrored closet doors also add dimension - we applied one of the decals to the door which added interest and style. One of my favorite parts of this nursery is the jellyfish mobile. Custom made by yours truly and includes tiny LED lights for a nightlight effect that can be on or off or even twinkling! The tentacles are various colored beads and the "fish net" fabric is strung with tiny silver shells, starfish, seahorses and other treasures from the sea.
Knoxville Nursery
Knoxville Nursery
DeBord InteriorsDeBord Interiors
This nursery was designed for the sweetest baby girl. Here's to lots of snuggles and loads of sweet dreams in this calming, pink nursery. photo by Jessica Shifflet Photography
Verge
Verge
Area3 Design Studio Inc.Area3 Design Studio Inc.
Travel Theme Nursery 2018
Travel Theme Nursery 2018
Nicole Rose InteriorsNicole Rose Interiors
C.MARTIN
Kid’s Bedroom
Kid’s Bedroom
Perry InteriorsPerry Interiors
Colourful kids bedroom for a three year old. The room needed plenty of storage for toys, books and clothes, but also to have plenty of usable spaces. So I incorporated a small reading nook and chose the mid-sleeper bed for the increased storage. Plus it doubles as a pull out bed underneath for sleepovers. I kept the base colours to clean greys and white and brought the scheme together with pops of colour echoed in the bunting, bedding etc for a modern, scandi look.
Central Park Tri-Level
Central Park Tri-Level
House MerakiHouse Meraki
Rénovation complète d'un 100m² à Montrouge (92)
Rénovation complète d'un 100m² à Montrouge (92)
LAAD STUDIOLAAD STUDIO
Boy Nursery (Cedar Park, Texas)
Boy Nursery (Cedar Park, Texas)
Noa Noa Design SolutionsNoa Noa Design Solutions
Photography - Erez Peled
Toddler Bedroom
Toddler Bedroom
The Interiors ChapterThe Interiors Chapter
A recently completed project for a little boys first bedroom. We used Craig and Rose's paint on the wall and added pops of rust and navy with accessories. The bookshelves created a little reading nook and we added comfort with lots of cosy textiles.
Baboolal Residence
Baboolal Residence
Arielle C. Schechter, AIAArielle C. Schechter, AIA

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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