Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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Baby room themes can be tricky business. Most of the time you’re decorating before the baby is even born, so you don’t know his or her personality just yet. Let me help out! Read on for 21 different ways to design your baby’s nursery.

Designing a nursery and picking out baby room themes doesn’t have to the tricky. In fact, it’s one of the most creative and colorful rooms you’ll ever decorate! You’ll have so much fun with bright colors, bold shapes, and creative themes. Don’t feel limited by color themes like pastels either.

Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery

Everything From Pop Culture To Pretty Pastels

Take inspiration from pop culture: stories like Harry Potter and Mary Poppins, or even childhood games like Pokemon.

 

1. Pastel Baby Room Themes

Pink isn’t just for girls, the same way blue isn’t just for boys anymore. Add a fresh spin to classic pastels with gold accents, light wood furniture, or a statement rug.

 

2. Gender Neutral Baby Room Themes

Gender Neutral Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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Don’t know if you’re having a boy or a girl? Decorate with gender-neutral colors like orange, white, or teal.

 

3. Swan Baby Room Themes

Swans are a unique baby room theme that should definitely be more popular. Add flower decals, girly elements, and even a swan-shaped rocker.

 

4. Pokemon Baby Room Themes

Can’t get enough of Pokemon Go? Use it as a baby room theme as well. Your baby will love the bright colors and interesting animals.

 

5. Mary Poppins Baby Room Themes

Mary Poppins Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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Mary Poppins was part of all our childhoods, so share it with your baby as well! The floral wallpaper and giant spoon decor are cute, thoughtful touches to the nursery.

 

6. Trendy Baby Room Themes

Trendy Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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Make your nursery a trend-setter with trendy furniture and decor. Dip-dyed stools, white wood, and triangle wall decals will do the trick.

 

7. Girly Baby Room Themes

Girly Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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Before you pile on the pink, there are other ways to design a girly baby room. A white quilted rug, a large pouf, and dolls are all girly touches you can add.

 

8. Animal Baby Room Themes

Animal Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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Raise your baby to be an animal lover by bringing in lots of cute stuffed animals! Learn how to make your own on DIY Ready.

 

9. Purple Baby Room Themes

Purple Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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Purple is another unconventional baby room color. But with a little creativity, you can make it work! It’s perfect for a baby girl’s nursery.

 

10. Traditional Baby Room Themes

Traditional Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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A timeless nursery can be used for generations. If you have heirloom pieces like a crib or a rocking horse, use them!

 

11. Modern Baby Room Themes

Modern Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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A modern home deserves an equally modern nursery. Use black and white decor, then add warm wood floors to make the room cozier.

 

12. Cozy Baby Room Themes

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A cozy baby room makes for a happy baby. (And happy parents!) Don’t skimp on pillows, blankets, and warm wood furniture.

 

13. Minimalist Baby Room Themes

Minimalist Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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Baby rooms can be minimalist, too. Go for simple furniture like a classic crib and simple wall decals. Then, just decorate with your baby’s favorite toys.

 

14. Nature Baby Room Themes

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Bring the outdoors to your baby room! Wicker and rope furniture are warm, cozy additions to your nursery. And have fun with wall decals, just like this colorful tree.

 

15. Contemporary Baby Room Themes

Contemporary Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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Introduce your baby to the big city living with a contemporary themed nursery. This is also an ideal theme if you’re in an apartment or a small home.

 

16. Pink Baby Room Themes

Pink Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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Pink may be a bit overused, but there’s no stopping you from finding creative ways to decorate with it. Adding trendy colors like black, white, and gold is an option.

 

17. Bright Baby Room Themes

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Big windows, white walls, and light furniture are just what you need for a bright nursery. The best part is, light and bright colors are gender neutral as well.

 

18. Rocky Mountain Baby Room Themes

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If you want to share your love for the good outdoors with your baby, this rocky mountain nursery is the perfect inspiration. Mint green, gray, and brown is also a new color palette to explore.

 

19. Artsy Baby Room Themes

Artsy Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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Get your baby’s creative juices flowing by incorporating lots of color into the nursery. You can even add real artwork!

 

20. Harry Potter Baby Room Themes

If you loved Harry Potter as a kid, you’ll have so much fun decorating a nursery like this. Dark wood and Hogwarts colors will make the room extra cozy as well.

 

21. Wizard Of Oz Baby Room Themes

Wizard of Oz Baby Room Themes | Baby Room Themes: 21 Ways To Design A Nursery | Living Room Ideas

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One of the most popular children’s stories ever, channel The Wizard Of Oz in your baby room. Classic colors, flowers, and Wizard of Oz character stuffed toys are perfect additions.

 

For more baby room designs, watch this video from Row N Ash:

 

Whatever theme you choose, keep your baby room a relaxing, bright, and cozy space. Remember, you’ll be spending as much time in it as your baby will!

 

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Originally posted on August 2, 2016 @ 11:05 AM

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