15 Neutral Nursery Palette Ideas for the Color Averse

Coastal Gray

A stormy shade of slate, paired with a clean and neutral gray, provides contrast and definition in this otherwise bright and breezy, coastal-themed nursery space by Table and Hearth.

White-On-White

This simple yet stunning space by Kelly Nan Designs layers soft shades of creamy ivory over clean white wood paneled walls.  Natural textural elements and glam gold accents dress the space, creating a rich multi-dimensional design without need of color or pattern.

Sage Beauty

Ah green, the forgotten neutral. Soothing and versatile, green goes with just about anything.

This sweet nursery space, featured on DIY in PDX, boasts a beautiful, barely-there shade of sage. The grayish, silvery blue undertones give the room a bright, clean feel. Pair with soft pastels, or choose a bolder accent hue like navy or coral.

Natural Tones and Textures

A bevy of richly textured elements bring a touch of boho design to this chic, neutral mid-century modern-inspired nursery spotted on Instagram. 

Black, White, and Boho Inspired

Visual contrast is the name of the game in this charming black and white boho inspired nursery from Instagram.

Layered textures and a delicate interplay of solid and patterned elements create a neutral yet visually stimulating space without introducing color.

Black and Beige

Craving a little more drama? Why not turn the popular neutral “black on white” nursery palette on its head, opting for a “white on black” look instead?

With its striking black accent wall and soft beige and white accents, this rich and moody nursery, spotted on Instagram, boasts a rich bohemian design without sacrificing its modern, neutral appeal.

Silver and Gold

Shimmering silver gray walls paired with clean white trim and antique gold accents give this sweet neutral nursery from Instagram a touch of vintage glam.

Greige

Greige combines the elegance of gray with the earthiness of brown, creating a rich, organic super-neutral that looks beautiful with anything.

In this lovely greige and white girl’s room spotted on Décor Chick, rich brown undertones are beautifully paired with the room’s soft, feminine pink and gold accents. 

Neutral Navy

In this beautiful neutral nursery by Reflect Interiors, a subtle, gray-washed shade of navy acts as a high-contrast neutral, allowing the room’s white accents to pop.

Muted Tones

A muted shade of hunter green adds drama in this rich neutral nursery space by BrePurposed.

Pattern Love

A black and white patterned accent wall anchors this bright and neutral nursery space featured on Project Nursery. Black glossy window trim adds an unexpected dimension to the space, popping against the room’s all white walls and richly textured accessories.

Chocolatey Goodness

A rich and milky brown pairs beautifully with candy-colored pastels, creating a cozy nursery space that will tickle your sweet tooth.

Spied on Instagram, this adorably vintage, creamy brown twin room introduces pink and rose gold accents for a look that’s all-girl!

Tan and Taupe

This neutral nursery room, featured on Design Dump, blends earthy shades of taupe and tan with industrial fixtures and rich leather and fur accessories, creating a distinctly masculine space that’s warm and inviting.

Soft and Soothing

Creamy white furniture and soft-textured accessories set against clean gray walls create a soothing atmosphere punctuated by rustic brown woods in this darling nursery space from Instagram.

Magic Carpet

A single defining feature is sometimes all it takes to bring a simple space to life.

A patterned gray-and-white knit rug creates a dramatic focal point in this soft and neutral, all-white space featured on Styled Snapshots.