45 Gender-Neutral Nursery Ideas and Themes Anyone Will Love

Gender-neutral nurseries are a clever solution for style-conscious parents who want to design a baby room that fits in with their home decor as well as those who plan to raise a genderless child.

Using neutral palettes, natural materials, or non-gendered color schemes, gender-neutral nurseries eschew the often plastic, mass-produced dictates of pink and blue—those current gender signifiers that are the stuff of today’s gender reveal parties but have nonetheless swapped places throughout history. Tailored for your baby, gender-neutral nurseries should be designed with your style and comfort in mind, too, resonating with the rest of your decor.

On a practical level, if you plan on having more kids, keeping things gender-neutral will make it easier for you to reuse and repurpose furnishings and decor, helping to offset the carbon footprint of your brand new tiny human and make outfitting the nursery both more sustainable and less of a project the next time around.

Here are some gender-neutral nurseries in a range of styles to help inspire your baby room renovation.

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Choose an Animal Theme

Design by Eklektik Studio / Photo by Anna Stathaki

The wall behind the crib in this charming London nursery from Eklektik Studio is covered in an enchanted forest mural full of friendly animal figures that looks like the page of an illustrated children's book come to life. Earthy tones of brown and green mixed with shades of fresh white and clean-lined furnishings and decor details make the gender-neutral nursery feel both timeless and modern.

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Keep It Cool

Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Styling by Hilary Robertson / Photo by Erin Kelly

This gender-neutral nursery from Leanne Ford Interiors has a cool vibe with its black-and-white palette, modern furniture, textured wood wall paneling, graphic details, and layered rugs that give it a sophisticated, effortless appeal.

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Color Block the Walls

Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

Chango & Co. added vivid color blocking on the walls of this nursery in sherbet hues of orange, yellow, green, and blue that is reminiscent of midcentury graphic design. The mix of geometric shapes and soft but gender-neutral color palette makes it feel vibrant and full of cheer, while tones of light-colored wood on the furniture adds warmth to the white flooring.

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Think Ahead

Sissy + Marley Interior Design

Sissy + Marley Interior Design designed a fully equipped and flexible gender-neutral nursery that is perfect if your young child is sharing a room with a newborn, and cleverly designed to grow with your baby even if your baby has a room all to themselves. If your nursery is large enough to comfortably house both a crib and a child's size bed, do your future self a favor and decorate the room so that you can simply disassemble the cradle once your baby has outgrown it. A bedside changing table becomes a dresser by removing the changing pad. The bed can serve as a place to relax in the meantime, or give you a place to nap between late-night feedings.

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Add Whimsical Lighting

Design by Space Factory / Photo by Herve Goluza

A mix of natural and painted wood tones and scalloped detailing gives this gender-neutral nursery from Paris-based Space Factory a fresh, modern feel. Decorative lighting includes a multicolored ball light garland draped behind the bed, and a cloud-shaped wall light that floats on the wall, providing soft ambient light and a note of whimsy.

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Use Bold Color Photography

Design by Eklektik Studio / Photo by Anna Stathaki

A chunky dark wood dresser is transformed into a temporary changing table in this nursery from Eklektik Studio, while a bold color photograph of an adorable long-haired bull guards over the proceedings, adding a striking focal point that will become a touchstone in the child's room.

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Add Star Power

Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

Blue-gray and white wallpaper in a bold star pattern adds a happy ambiance to this spacious gender-neutral nursery from Chango & Co. White furniture and layered rugs contrast with dark flooring. Natural accents like leather, faux fur, and wood add warmth, and a comfy couch creates a space for bonding with baby that will come in handy for years to come.

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Embrace Scandi Style

Fantastic Frank

This soothing Swedish nursery from Fantastic Frank is warm Scandi-style minimalism at its best, with simple pale wood furniture and flooring, soft shades of gray on the walls, drapes, and textiles, and a gender-neutral feel that will put a smile on any baby's face.

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Include a Grown Up Chair

Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Raquel Langworthy

While it can be tempting to think of baby furniture as temporary, there's an argument to be made for investing in pieces that will stand the test of time and grow with your child. In this gender-neutral nursery from Chango & Co., playful patterned wallpaper in an energizing shade of orange covers the walls, a crisp white dresser functions as a changing table, and an ultra-comfortable design classic—a Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman in a neutral shade of beige—stands in for a gilder and will last forever.

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Use Natural Materials

Design by Maison Ellie / Photo by @barefoot in the home

Natural accents like leather drawer pulls soften this crisp white nursery from Maison Ellie, while a seafoam green basket creates a soft color accent.

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Include Extra Seating

Marie Flanigan Interiors

When designing a nursery, don't forget to make it comfortable for parents to spend time in, too. Marie Flanigan Interiors added a soft focus landscape mural, a daybed flanked with side tables and tall matching lamps, and a comfortable sofa to this spacious gender-neutral nursery that ensures that there is plenty of room for parents to relax and bond with baby.

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Accessorize with Neutrals

Sissy + Marley Interior Design

Sissy + Marley Interior Design decorated and accessorized the arched open shelving of this gender-neutral nursery with art, toys, and decor in neutral shades and natural materials that give the space a cohesive and harmonious feel.

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Incorporate Landscape Photography

Design by Eklektik Studio / Photo by Anna Stathaki

A series of color landscape photographs hanging in a neat row anchor an overstuffed antique-style sofa in this gender-neutral London nursery from Eklektik Studio. Neutral tones of white, beige, and brown create a calming, timeless feel.

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Mix In Vintage Pieces

Erin Williamson Design

Erin Williamson Design used warm medium-toned gray wall paint as a soothing backdrop for a gender-neutral nursery that mixes old and new to create a timeless feel. Eclectic pieces like a vintage rocking chair, thrift store art, and a hot air balloon chandelier add whimsy and a sense of timelessness to the space.

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Cover the Walls in Shiplap

Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

Chango & Co. added shiplap walls, a pale wood crib that matches the hardwood flooring, and white furnishings to give this light-flooded nursery with a waterfront view outside the window a dose of neutral-toned coastal style that makes a crowd-pleasing choice for a gender-neutral baby room.

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Add a Shiny Floor Lamp

Design by Little Crown Interiors / Photo by Lauren Pressey

This gender-neutral nursery from Little Crown Interiors was designed to fit the coastal style of the Orange County, CA home. Whites, pale neutrals, and soft colors are complemented with hints of soft color and a light wood crib, while an arched bright gold-toned metal floor lamp adds warmth and glows like the sun.

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Layer Art and Wallpaper

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

An illustrated wallpaper nursery accent wall is layered with framed animal-themed art in this gender-neutral baby room from Cathie Hong Interiors. A black-and-white round alphabet rug is both decorative and educational, and covered woven floor baskets hide clutter to keep the space feeling zen.

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Add Arches

Design by Eklektik Studio / Photo by Anna Stathaki

Arched closet details with large oversized wood knobs add charm to this gender-neutral nursery from Eklektik Studio.

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Add Open Shelving

Design by Eklektik Studio / Photo by Anna Stathaki

Eklektik Studio added arched open shelving on the built-ins to display a collection of wooden toys. Wood slat cabinetry painted in a deeper shade of green adds variation while echoing the style of the room.

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Drape a Canopy

Fantastic Frank

Canopy beds aren't just for girls. In this Swedish nursery from Fantastic Frank, pale shades of gray create a mellow, gender-neutral ambiance, while a soft gray canopy is draped over the corner crib to create a sweet and cozy focal point that embodies the romance of childhood.

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Use Graphic Lines

Design by Maison Ellie / Photo by Heidi Lau

In this neutral-toned and gender-neutral nursery from Maison Ellie, black-and-white wallpaper with a graphic hand-drawn line effect adds movement and interest to the wall, while a fun and textural lion head made of hyacinth keeps watch over the crib.

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Accent With Orange

Curated Nest Interiors

In this gender-neutral twin's room from Curated Nest Interiors, a palette of soft grays and whites is accented with a burnt orange teepee in the corner of the room that gives it a lift while keeping the overall feel calming and tranquil.

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Add a Window Seat

Design by Becca Interiors

In this gender-neutral nursery from Becca Interiors, a painted white crib with vintage detailing is accented with a black-and-white pompom blanket, while a nearby window seat is covered with mismatched throw pillows that make it a comfortable place to perch.

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Install a Cloud Mural

Design by Maison Ellie / Heidi Lau Photography

The highlight of this serene gender-neutral nursery from Maison Ellie is an accent wall of a cloudy sky that anchors the room and gives it a dreamy feel.

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Lasso the Moon

Design by Leclair Decor

In this gender-neutral nursery from Leclair Decor, a palette of black, white, and pale wood tones gives it a crisp modern feel, while a pair of moons hovering over the crib add a note of wonder.

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Hang Whimsical Wallpaper

Design by Forbes + Masters

This twin nursery from Forbes + Masters has tones of gray and brown that keep things neutral and a charming wrap-around illustrated forest wall mural.

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Go Colonial

Design by Becca Interiors

This New York Colonial home nursery from Becca Interiors is decorated with vintage touches like a curvy toffee velvet covered armchair and floral wallpaper in shades of mustard and amber. A soft white area rug layered with a sheepskin provides plenty of floor space for playtime in the gender-neutral space that looks like it's been there forever.

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Use a Midcentury Changing Table

Design by Maison Ellie / Photo by Heidi Lau

In this nursery from Maison Ellie, a midcentury modern-style changing table dresser adds warmth, wood tones, and timeless, gender-neutral style.

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Mix Shades of Green

Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Talitha Photos

In this green-and-white nursery from Cathie Hong Interiors, shades of green from the patterned rug to the illustrated animal-themed wallpaper to botanical wall art and real live plants adds variation while keeping things serene. Wood and woven accents add warmth to the fresh, modern, gender-neutral nursery.

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Use Subtle Patterns

Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine

This gender-neutral nursery from Mindy Gayer Design Co. is decorated in tonal shades of beige, with a mix of patterns on the walls and window treatments and textures on the pale wood and woven accessories that keep it from feeling bland.

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Hang Botanical Wallpaper

A Beautiful Mess

This nursery from A Beautiful Mess blends simple white furniture and decor with thick gold floor-to-ceiling drapes and multi-colored botanical-themed wallpaper that gives it a cheerful and inviting gender-neutral vibe.

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Add Graphics

Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliot

Chango & Co. combined black-and-white wallpaper in a cross pattern with a graphic framed print and pops of orange and yellow that creates a dynamic and spirited gender-neutral nursery that any baby would be lucky to grow up in.

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Check Yourself

Curated Nest Interiors

Curated Nest Interiors added interest to the walls of this gender-neutral nursery with gray-and-white checkered wallpaper, and added a teal green changing table for a note of color.

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Accent with Neon Yellow

Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Raquel Langworthy

Neon yellow accents add brightness and punch to this airy and spacious all-white gender-neutral nursery from Chango & Co.

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Hang Industrial Pendant Lights

Curated Nest Interiors

Curated Nest Interiors hung industrial pendant lights in the windows of this nursery to add a vintage touch and highlight the architecture of the room.

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Read the Fine Print

Design by Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop / Photo by Chad Mellon

The walls of this neutral-toned, gender-neutral nursery from Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop are covered in a fine black-and-white print wallpaper, and an oversized potted olive tree fills the corner by the crib.

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Hang a Disco Ball

Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Erin Kelly

A giant glittering disco ball hanging from the ceiling of this black and white nursery from Leanne Ford Interiors adds a lighthearted touch that will make you laugh while mesmerizing your baby.

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Add Soft Textiles

Mindy Gayer Design Co.

This neutral-toned nursery from Mindy Gayer Design Co. includes black-and-white photos, shades of white, and soft textiles like a woven wall hanging and animal-themed mobile hanging over the crib.

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Say It Out Loud

Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Erin Kelly

A simple framed message adds a sweet touch to this nursery from Leanne Ford Interiors that is filled with miniature designer pieces and a strict palette of black and shades of white.

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Add Bold Horizontal Stripes

Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co.

Horizontal stripes make a space look wider. In this gender-neutral nursery from Mindy Gayer Design Co., wide taupe-and-white stripes complement the weathered furniture and coastal style of the room, watercolor art over the crib adds a note of color, and pompom edged valances on the windows add softness.

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Add a Blanket Ladder

Design by Leclair Decor

A black decorative ladder leaning against the wall near the crib provides storage for extra blankets in this gender-neutral nursery from Leclair Decor, complementing a modern black mobile perched on the other side.

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Paint It Green

Fantastic Frank

Fresh pistachio green wall paint is an easy gender-neutral choice for this Scandinavian nursery from Fantastic Frank.

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Add Black Accents

Design by Calimia Home / Photo by Jeanne Canto

This gender-neutral nursery from Calimia Home has whimsical bird wallpaper that adds a sense of movement to the walls, with a black crib and changing table that add a note of sophistication that grounds the light and airy space.

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Drape It

Fantastic Frank

In this gender-neutral nursery from Fantastic Frank, gauzy white curtains are tied back to frame the window and the crib, while a multi-colored lighted gall garland is draped to follow the line of the curtains, adding a note of color and joy in the minimalist Scandi-style space.

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Float the Crib

Whittney Parkinson Design

Whittney Parkinson Design floated the crib at an angle in the corner of this light and airy gender-neutral nursery. Wavy patterned wallpaper creates movement on the wall that obscures the angles, and an oversized bubble pendant light hangs in the center of the ceiling like a cloud formation.

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