40 Baby Room Ideas for Decorating a Nursery That's Unique

Designing a nursery is a fun project for expectant parents that can be as simple or elaborate as you care to make it. While the ultimate goal of any nursery design is to create a safe, welcoming, tranquil spot for your baby to sleep, play, and grow, it's important to remember that a baby room is as much for parents as it is for newborns, both from an aesthetic and a practical point of view.

While you can decorate a nursery in any style that you want, keep in mind that in the end it's just another room in your house, and should flow with the rest of your aesthetics and decor, and be a comfortable place for grown-ups to spend time in, too, with a comfortable chair for nursing and bonding, adequate storage, and a changing table that takes some of the sting out of that relentless chore. Most of all, a nursery should put a smile on your face, with colors, details, and decor that speaks to you.

Check out these inspiring ideas in a range of sizes and styles to help you create the baby room of your dreams that your newborn will surely grow to love.

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Modern Eclectic

Design by Little Crown Interiors / Photo by David Casas

This baby room from Little Crown Interiors has a modern eclectic feel and an effortlessly laid back style, with natural tones, a mix of furniture styles, and lighthearted wall decor like an oversized initial and kid-friendly art.

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Rainbow Room

A Beautiful Mess

Blogger Emma Chapman from A Beautiful Mess created a rainbow-tinted ode to joy in this sweet and simple baby room that came together with a few easy DIY touches that anyone could emulate, like multi-colored painted knobs on the changing table storage drawers. A patterned rug with a multi-colored geometric pattern adds a note of sophistication while remaining playful and fun.

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Birch Trees

Design by Dale Blumberg Interiors

In this nursery from Dale Blumberg Interiors, classic Cole & Son black-and-white birch tree wallpaper lines the walls to create a storybook feel. An oversized floor lamp and a stuffed giraffe add a touch of whimsy, while a few subtle pops of color on accessories and bedding add warmth to the neutral tones of the room.

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Geometric

Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

This colorful, dynamic baby room from Chango & Co. has a modern feel with a retro vibe thanks to the geometric wall treatment in luminous shades of blue, green, and coral. A pale wood crib and arched bentwood bookshelf work beautifully against the refreshing, soft color to create an all-around feel-good space.

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Vintage Eclectic

Design by Erin Williamson Design

In this nursery from Erin Williamson Design, medium-toned gray walls have a grounding effect that creates a calming base for an eclectic assortment of whimsical vintage accessories like a wire hot air balloon-shaped chandelier, a thrift store pirate painting, a stuffed animal trophy head, a vintage rocking chair, and a red Persian-style rug. It all adds up to a timeless design that can easily transition into a child's room once the crib is swapped out for a bed.

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Graphic Black and White

Design by Little Crown Interiors / Photo by David Casas

Interior designer Naomi Alon Coe of Little Crown Interiors used a bold, graphic palette of black and white for this contemporary nursery, demonstrating that you don't need color to create a stimulating design, and that there's no reason a nursery can't be just as sophisticated as any other room in the house.

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Striped Ceiling

Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

In this light and airy neutral-toned baby room in shades of taupe and white, Sissy + Marley Interior Design painted a bold striped ceiling to add just the right amount of playfulness and whimsy. The paint treatment helps to bring the high ceilings down a smidgen to make the room feel more cozy.

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Dreamy

Tuft and Trim

This old world style nursery from Courtney Davey at Tuft and Trim has tree mural wallpaper and a two-toned palette of soft and dreamy tones of pastel blue and white, creating a soft, dreamy, cloudlike backdrop for a room filled with traditional vintage-style furniture and lighting.

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Midcentury Modern

Design by Little Crown Interiors / Photo by Jenna Kutcher

This midcentury modern inspired nursery designed by Little Crown Interiors features baby furniture including a crib and changing table with clean lines and rich wood tones that is stylish enough to flow seamlessly with the style of the rest of the house. The room decor is kept neutral and natural, with white walls, metallic accents, and notes of greenery throughout.

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Savage

Design by Liberty Interiors / Photo by Nikole Ramsay

Australian interior designer Nicole Rosenberg of Liberty Interiors created a fun, modern animal-themed nursery with graphic wallpaper, framed wall art, natural wood accents, and a mix of white, black and gray tones.

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Hot Pink and Green

The House That Lars Built

This room from The House That Lars Built has saturated Kelly green walls, a vintage yellow and orange light fixture, green-and-white checkered curtains, dark stained wood furniture, a white wingback armchair, and a scene-stealing checkerboard rug in shades of burgundy and scorching hot pink.

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Reading Nook

Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Rica Studio

In this baby room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, a dedicated reading corner includes a comfortable upholstered rocking chair, clear acrylic book display wall shelving, a stuffed animal trophy head to define the space, and a faux zebra rug.

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To the Moon

Design by Leclair Decor

This cosmic-inspired baby room from Leclair Decor has a simple neutral palette of black and white, patterned textiles, and framed prints of the moon keeping watch over the crib.

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Colonial

Design by Becca Interiors

The baby room in this Hudson River, NY Colonial from Becca Interiors has a vintage feel, with its printed wallpaper, velvet armchair, and aged palette of muted yellows and browns.

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Room to Grow

Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

This spacious baby room from Chango & Co. was designed to grow with the child. The designers chose black-and-white wallpaper that creates a dynamic feel, a modern changing table will easily transition into a dresser, installed a gallery wall of graphic prints, and added a row of low-slung shelving that is perfect for toys now but will last throughout childhood once the toys have been swapped out.

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Jungle Book

Design by Kim Gordon Designs

This baby room from Kim Gordon Designs looks like a jungle book come to life, with walls covered in vividly illustrated wild animals and lush flora. Natural wood and rattan furniture are a perfect complement that keeps the focus on the animals.

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Pink and Orange

Design by Christina Kim Interior Design / Photo by Raquel Langworthy Photography

The salmon pink ceiling in this nursery from Christina Kim Interior Design creates a warm rosy glow while a bright orange sideboard and geometric pattern rug add punch. The Venetian mirror is the kind of timeless investment piece that will become a signature element of the room as it changes and grows with the child.

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Woodland

Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Talitha Photos

Cathie Hong Interiors used a soothing palette of green, white, and natural wood tones to create this comfortable modern nursery. Wallpaper sketched with woodland creatures, framed palm prints hanging over the crib, a patterned rug, a comfy armchair, and a bear-shaped hamper add just the right touch of whimsy while maintaining a serene and airy feel.

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Neutral

Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Lindsay Stetson Thompson

This nursery from Mindy Gayer Design Co. sticks to a neutral palette of creamy shades of white and soft shades of black to create a serene gender-neutral feel. Plenty of textural elements add softness and interest, from the pompom wall hanging to the round Moroccan rug.

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Light and Bright

Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

This light and airy nursery from Chango & Co. has a white-on-white aesthetic that is calming and easy on the eyes. Textural and colorful accents like a neon yellow wall sconce add warmth and personality. Keeping the overall baby room white allows you to make small changes that have a big impact without renovating the entire space as the baby changes and grows.

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Confetti

Design by Little Crown Interiors / Photo by David Casas

In this cheerful baby room from Little Crown Interiors, multi-colored confetti wallpaper covers the walls, providing a rainbow of accent color choices to pull from when decorating the rest of the room that can be changed up when the room needs a refresh without starting from scratch.

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Coastal

Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

One approach to decorating a nursery is to keep the design consistent with the rest of your home's decor, maintaining a sense of cohesion that also makes it easier to adapt the room as time passes. In this coastal baby room from Chango & Co., white painted shiplap walls, a curvy overstuffed armchair, light wood crib, and natural woven elements create a fresh and calming space for babies and parents alike.

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Bubble Gum Pink

Design by Forbes + Masters

This theatrical nursery from Forbes + Masters embraces the power of pink, from the bubblegum pink ceiling to the curtains, rug, and bedding. Hints of dark gold add a royal touch, and contrasting gray calms things down a bit.

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Neutral Territory

Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Christy Q. Photo

This compact nursery from Cathie Hong Interiors sticks to a clean neutral palette of whites and grays, with pale wood accents, and a few graphic touches on the alphabet rug and illustrated wallpaper, to keep it interesting and playful.

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Poetic

The House That Lars Built

This baby room from The House That Lars Built has pale robin's egg blue walls, a floating sailboat suspended from the ceiling, and a hand-painted pear tree and little red bird mural in an unexpected corner, the stuff of childhood dreams.

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Boho Design

A Beautiful Mess

Blogger Elsie Larson from A Beautiful Mess added boho design touches to this free-spirited nursery design, with its patterned rug and wallpaper, colorful wall hanging, Moroccan leather pouf, and a tall wicker giraffe keeping watch by the window.

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Scandi Noir

Design by Little Crown Interiors / Photo by David Casas

In this clean, modern nursery from Little Crown Interiors, a palette of black, white, and gray is softened with pale wood furniture and a touch of greenery. A matte black accent wall adds depth to the room and creates a soothing backdrop for a gallery wall above the crib, giving the smart contemporary baby room a surprisingly cozy feel.

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Hand Painted Mural

Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glimenakis

In this Queens, NYC garden apartment baby room from AHG Interiors, a hand-painted mural featuring animals and hot air balloons adds whimsy and enchantment to an otherwise cookie cutter space.

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Twins

Design by Forbes + Masters

In this twins' nursery from Forbes + Masters, wrap-around forest scene wallpaper creates a storybook atmosphere that adds whimsy to the neutral-toned space.

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Teepee

Design by Mel Bean Interiors / Photo by Kacey Gilpin

This baby room from Mel Bean Interiors uses a play of patterns from the wallpapered ceiling to the rug and bedding, while graphic black accents on the windows and around the ceiling border add graphic interest, and a black teepee and tassel wall hanging over the crib adds playfulness.

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Bold Stripes

Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Kyle Monk

In this baby room from Mindy Gayer Design Co., a taupe and gray palette includes bold horizontal striped wallpaper, a weathered wood crib and matching storage cubbies, plenty of soft textiles, and pale blue accents to freshen it up.

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Silver Tones

Design by Jules Interiors

This traditional style nursery from Jules Interiors has a tonal palette of pale gray walls and complementary silvery accents like framed art and a vintage style mirror, while elegant drapery and comfortable furnishings give the baby room a soigné feel.

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Blue and White

Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co.

This spacious nursery from Mindy Gayer Design Co. has soft blue-and-white printed wallpaper, white textiles, and a baby-sized table and chairs that will come in handy for playtime as the child grows.

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Southwestern

Design by Interiors By McCall

In this sunny nursery from McCall Dulkys of Interiors By McCall, coral paint on the wainscotting, a natural wood crib, and a tall fate-tempting cactus give the room an easy breezy Southwestern-inspired feel that feels fresh and modern.

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Brown and White and Animal All Over

Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Rica Studioï»¿ï»¿

In this animal-themed baby room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design, animal-themed art, wall sconces, rugs, and toys create a nursery jungle atmosphere rendered in calming sepia tones of brown and white.

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Juju Hat

Design by Leclair Decor

This neutral-toned baby room from Leclair Decor has an airy, feminine feel, with soft gold printed wallpaper, a tall vase of branches, and a white feathered juju hat decorating the wall above the crib.

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Minimalist

Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Christy Q. Photo

This minimalist nursery from Cathie Hong Interiors features soft shades of white and furniture with clean, simple lines. But the designer added quiet decorative accents that warm the space, such as framed illustrations, wood toys, and a pink table lamp on the changing table.

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Navy

Design by The Posh Home / Photo by Jcqlin Photography

This simple nursery from The Posh Home features wainscotting painted dark navy around the lower half of the room, graphic patterned wallpaper on top, and a framed giraffe print hanging over the crib.

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Sophisticated Floral

Design and Photo by Centered by Design

In this baby room from interior Claire Staszak of Centered by Design, dark floral wallpaper in shades of black, pink, and red, crisp white paint, elegant furniture and lighting, and framed ballerina art above the crib creates a sophisticated and refined nursery feel.

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Book Nook

Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Rica Studio

Sissy + Marley Interior Design carved an adorable book nook out of a corner of this NYC baby room. A whimsical toy trophy head mounted on the wall defines the space, wall-mounted shelving displays books, and two tiny stools stand by waiting for baby to grow tall enough to use them while looking adorable in the meantime.