Adorable Gender Neutral Nursery Themes For Inspiration
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Expecting parents dream of creating the perfect nursery for their baby boy or girl. One idea that has taken off recently is creating gender neutral nurseries. Gender neutral nurseries are amazing for a number of reasons! Not only can they be personalized for any child, they can grow with your child from baby to toddler years. Design options are endless with a neutral palette and gender neutral nurseries can even look more stylish than traditional pink or blue rooms.
Gender neutral nursery ideas are flourishing with modern parents who are opting for quieter, more creative spaces that will work for any baby. Neutral colors like earth tones, pale greys, and cozy greens are combined with playful prints and unique animal themed decor. Not only are gender neutral nurseries adorable for infants, they can be easily transitioned as your child grows old, saving you time and money.
Inspire your baby’s nursery with these adorable nursery ideas!
Tips for picking a gender neutral nursery theme
Begin with mood, not theme title. Ask yourself: do you want the room to be relaxing, fun, snug, exploratory? That one question will narrow it down quickly.
Pick one larger theme (forest, sky, animals) and one small accent (stars, mushrooms, maps). If it feels overdone on paper, it’ll look overwhelming in the middle of the night.
Think about how long you’ll be able to use it too. Could you keep this theme when they’re toddlers? Older? Is there wall art you can change out instead of painting every year?
Choose the one that speaks more to your personal style vs what Pinterest is telling you is popular this season
Woodland Nursery
Who says you can’t bring the forest indoors? Paint walls soft moss green and brown, and decorate with cute tree decals and mushrooms. You can find adorable fox pillows to top off the look. Nestled among these nature elements, your baby will sleep peacefully and feel like they’re dreaming among the trees.
Space Nursery
Teach your little one about the world above with a space nursery. Paint the ceiling dark blue or grey, and decorate with silver and glow-in-the-dark stars. Hang planets and rocket ships from the ceiling, and find moon-shaped pillows to add character. The great thing about a space nursery theme is that it will work for your child as they grow older.
Little astronauts will be dreaming about discovering new worlds before they know it!
Safari Nursery
Wild animals of the savanna don’t have to stop at your child’s baby bedding. Decorating your nursery with animal-themed accents is a fun way to build your little one’s zoo. Giraffe height charts are adorably functional, while elephant storage bins are cute and practical. You can add lion or zebra plushies to introduce softer safari colors into your gender neutral nursery.
Ocean Nursery
From baby whale mobiles to little yellow submarines, there are so many ocean-themed accessories that will help your baby drift off to sleep. Use calming shades of blue to decorate your little one’s nursery. Add shells, anchors, and even a stuffed cuddly dolphin to accent your gender neutral nursery.
Mountain Adventure
Picture this: Your baby’s nursery decorated with a mountain mural on the wall. Top off your little cabin indoors with tree branch wall hangings, and mushroom night lights. Before you know it your little adventurer will be hiking up mountains with you.
Rainbow Nursery
Pink and blue are so overrated. Tell your little bundle of joy about the beauty of rainbows with a nursery that features every color under the sun. Neutralizing bright rainbow colors with softer walls will balance out your baby’s nursery. Try cloud shaped pillows, and order your baby’s onesie in every color of the rainbow.
Starry Night
Paint your baby’s nursery any shade of blue or charcoal. From there you can decorate with glowing stars and moon nightlights. You can find some cheap vinyl decals to hang on the wall that will sparkle as your little one sleeps. Hang a mobile of the planets and stars, or even add some twinkle string lights.
Forest Friends
Friends come in all shapes and sizes. Your baby’s tiny friends will include cuddly foxes, rabbits, and owls. A forest friends nursery will inspire your little cub to love nature. Make sure to use earth toned colors like green, brown, and soft yellows. Wooden accents and furniture will round out this gender neutral nursery.
Adventure Time Nursery
Put a map on your baby’s wall and watch them learn about the world with an Adventure Time nursery. Hang small hot air balloons from the ceiling to mimic your little rockstar’s favorite band. Mountain or compass wall art can add character to an all white room.
Storybook Magic
Immerse your little bookworm in their favorite stories with a nursery decorated with classic children’s tales. Fill your baby’s bookshelf with fun reads that you can both enjoy. A canopy over their reading nook will inspire story time every night.
Nature’s Nursery
Beautiful watercolor trees and flowers will brighten up your baby’s walls. As decor, add woven baskets and natural fiber rugs. Animal-shaped pillows and leaf patterned bedding will help your baby fall in love with nature before they can walk.
Animal Kingdom
Who says you can’t have animals in your nursery without claiming a color? Bright and colorful animal decals or wallpaper will liven up any nursery. Add stuffed elephants, giraffes and lions to your baby’s room. Animal printed books and mobiles will spark your child’s love of learning about these wild creatures.
Dreamy Meadow
Bring the outdoors in by designing your nursery in soft wildflower patterns and gentle pastoral elements. Start with watercolor wall murals of meadows and add woven baskets and natural fiber rugs. Throw in some butterflies, bunnies, and botanical inspired prints for a relaxing retreat that feels like springtime year-round.
Desert Nights Nursery
Soft and soothing, this nursery has it all. Dreamy hues of peach and blush color dance on the walls, while the hand painted moon mural brings a whimsical feel. Warm wooden tones on the crib anchor the room with an earthy contrast. Snuggle up on the cozy boucle chair and tufted ottoman for midnight feedings.
Cozy Campsite
Set up a Cozy Campsite nursery that feels like an indoor adventure. Use plaid patterns, canvas storage bins, and faux-wood elements to create a rustic lodge feel. Add cute camping touches like tent-shaped canopies, mountain wall art, and stuffed forest animals. This outdoorsy theme works perfectly with neutral colors while inspiring a love of nature.
Desert Oasis
Inspired by the calm of nature? Try hues of sandy beige with pops of terracotta and sage green. Add cactus and succulent motifs to your walls and bedding or in cute throw pillows. Finish it off with some rattan furniture and woven wall hangings. This trendy, minimalist look will keep your nursery looking tranquil and timeless.
Arctic Expedition
@babyroomwallart took their nursery inspiration straight to the cooler parts of the world. Use crisp white walls and add accents of icy blue to keep the cool color scheme going. Look for darling penguin and polar bear décor to add on the walls. You can even hang plush snowflakes from the ceiling and add a white rug that looks like snow! This serene and minimalist theme is sure to go with any baby and will have them dreaming of arctic explorers.
Magical Treehouse
Who says you can’t bring the forest indoors? Paint whimsical tree branches on your walls or create a canopy over your baby’s crib to give it that treehouse vibe. Adorable forest animals like foxes, owls, and squirrels are also great accessories for this theme.
Sky Cloud nursery
Have your little angel dreaming about sleeping among the clouds with this sweet nursery theme. Softer blue tones and white will help give your baby’s nursery a cloud vibe. Don’t forget to add some shiny star lights for some nighttime magic!
Beach Morning Nursery
Bring the warmth of the beach home to your little shorebird with this beach morning nursery. Decorate with soft blues and sandy neutrals. Hang some beautiful shells around the crib and maybe even add a wall with a beach wave pattern.
Dinosaur Discovery
Roar! Take a journey back in time with a prehistoric-themed nursery that sparks imagination. Friendly dinosaur decals, fossil prints, and lush greenery create an exciting Jurassic world. The earthy color palette of greens, browns, and tans works beautifully for any baby. Your little explorer will grow up surrounded by these magnificent creatures that inspire curiosity and wonder.
Outer Space
Blast off to the stars with a cosmic nursery that’s truly out of this world! Deep blues and purples create the perfect backdrop for glow-in-the-dark stars, planet mobiles, and rocket ship decor. Add some astronaut wall art and moon-shaped pillows for extra intergalactic charm. This theme encourages your little one to dream big while creating a magical nighttime environment.
Under the Sea
Dive into ocean magic with an Under the Sea nursery! Paint walls in soothing blues and greens, then add cute sea creatures like whales, octopuses, and colorful fish. You can hang fishing nets on the wall with starfish tucked inside or use wave-patterned bedding. A bubble lamp or ocean sounds machine creates the perfect underwater atmosphere for your little swimmer.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Bring the cozy charm of a Teddy Bear Picnic to your nursery! Start with soft neutrals like beige and light brown, then add cute teddy bears of all sizes. A checkered rug mimics a picnic blanket, while wall art featuring honey pots and woodland scenes ties it all together. Don’t forget a comfy reading nook where you and your little one can snuggle with favorite bear books!
Butterfly Garden
Let your baby’s imagination take flight with a Butterfly Garden nursery! Decorate with delicate butterfly decals in rainbow colors against soft green or lavender walls. Add flower-shaped pillows and a canopy over the crib to create a magical garden feel. This theme works beautifully with natural wood furniture and plenty of plants (real or fake) to complete the outdoor vibe.
Mountain Echo Suite
Create a cozy alpine retreat with a mountain-themed nursery. Paint a simple mountain range mural in calming grays and blues, or use mountain-pattern wallpaper on an accent wall. Wooden furniture, faux fur rugs, and plush animal friends like bears and moose add warmth. You can even hang a small tent canopy over reading nooks for that true outdoor adventure feel right in your home.
Ocean Breeze Nursery
Feel at ease rocking your baby to sleep with this ocean breeze nursery theme. Light blues and cloud white colors are perfect for helping baby feel like they’re out at sea. Decorating with seashells and a ship ship bookshelf are also other adorable ocean themed accents.
