Elegant Baby Room Decor Ideas to Inspire You

elegant baby room decor

A beautiful nursery isn’t just a place for your baby to sleep; it can also be a stylish and cozy retreat. The right decor can help transform the room from a utilitarian space into an elegant space to rest, play, and grow. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite elegant baby room decor ideas to inspire you.

Create a beautiful backdrop with wallpaper that coordinates with your color scheme. Use a simple color palette to keep the room from feeling too busy or overwhelming. In this gender neutral nursery from @shapeside, a soothing gray green paint scheme sets the stage for the yellow stars that add a pop of brightness to the room. A patterned rug and accent pieces tie the room together.

If you’re decorating a baby boy’s room, try using a dinosaur theme to create an inviting environment. In this nursery from @kristenspeer, a wall of dinosaur footprints sets the tone for the space. Details like a stuffed animal trophy head and wooden hanger for clothing and blankets add a fun touch to the decor.

For a girl’s nursery, use the colors of the fabric you plan to use for drapes and chair cushions to help create a cohesive atmosphere. Here, the butterfly and bug fabric used for the curtains and chair was also chosen for the rugs and pillow, adding continuity to the room. White furniture and a soft pink with a hint of brown accent wall keep the look from feeling too overpowering.

Consider the size of your room before deciding on a specific theme. A small nursery can feel cramped with too many decorations, while a large room is more suited for a sprawling theme.

If you’re working with a limited amount of space, create a focal point by painting one wall in a bold color and leaving the other walls pale. This trick will make the room feel larger and more open.

Create a gorgeous gallery wall for your little girl by adding ornate frames to family photos. The effect will be just as pretty as a professionally framed print, but much more affordable.

You can even create a beautiful display area for your little one’s toys with a few DIY touches. In this nursery from @kristenspeer, the repurposed wood garment rack/shelving unit is not only functional but looks lovely as well.

Give your little one a room to grow in with a daybed that will eventually become a comfy spot for late-night feedings and future sleepovers. In this nursery from designer Marie Flanigan, the daybed is adorned with floral mural wallpaper that matches her bedding and other decor elements, giving the room a coordinated look.

If you love the idea of a gallery wall but aren’t quite ready to commit to a full gallery, try simply hanging a few pictures on each side of the crib. This will still provide interest to the room while allowing you to change out photos easily when your baby gets older.