Designing a nursery for your new arrival can be overwhelming. Where to start, right? I cannot tell you how many people start by choosing a traditional pink or blue color scheme first.
I do not recommend that because you may find a beautiful piece of art or a rug you fall in love with and wish you had waited to build a palette around it.
The best place to start is by exploring versatile gender-neutral themes.
1. Colourful Jungle
I love a design that brings the drama, and this jungle-themed nursery is a total showstopper. It’s got that bright and colorful energy but with a serious touch of posh.
The frond wallpapered wall sets the stage perfectly. Then you add in a white fuzzy rug and a crisp white crib for that soft, cozy feeling. The real scene-stealer? A golden orb chandelier.
It’s one of those details that just elevates the entire space. And of course, you can’t forget the animal prints and figures to really bring that jungle concept home.
2. Vintage Coastal
This is a look for anyone who wants to skip the sugary-sweet nursery vibe. It’s cool, chic, and has a sophisticated style that is absolutely stunning.
I’m a huge fan of using a deep grey accent wall to create that cool coastal feeling. Pairing it with a grey iron crib adds a touch of vintage luxury that feels so custom.
To finish it off, just bring in a few natural elements like a driftwood mobile and a reed rug. It’s a classy and striking room that really makes a statement.
3. Delightful Farmhouse
You can’t go wrong with a room that feels adorable, cozy, and just a little bit rustic. This nursery design has all the charms of farmhouse style, and I am here for it.
The barn door cabinet is a fantastic touch that instantly brings in that rustic warmth. Add some plaid accents and other natural elements, and the whole space feels so inviting.
The key is using white walls to keep the room looking bright and feeling roomy. It’s a stylish and timeless combination.
4. Elegant Neutrals
Here’s an idea I absolutely love for creating a bright, outdoorsy vibe. Using a palette of whites, tans, and greens brings nature’s colors right into the nursery.
This design is so adorable with its off-white walls as a clean foundation. Then, you layer in some tan accents to add warmth. The finishing touch? Pops of green from potted plants.
It’s a simple combination, but it creates a really elegant and fresh feeling space that’s just perfect.
5. Garden Inspirations
Creating a cozy little nook for you and your baby is such a great goal for a nursery. This garden-inspired room is so bright, pretty, and just plain delightful.
It’s packed with adorable details that really make the space special. The spruce green accent wall is a beautiful choice. I love the idea of using flowers in frames, a sweet shell mobile, and even a potted tree.
And with a wide window bringing in all that natural light, it’s an inviting little corner you’ll both love spending time in.
6. Desert Dreams
If you want a warm and inviting space, why not take inspiration from the desert? The color palette is just gorgeous. Think light tawny walls paired with sandy and ochre floors.
A wheat-patterned rug and some russet accents add another layer of warmth. To complete the whole vibe, you can bring in Bedouin poufs and camel figures.
And for a pop of life, add some bright cacti greens on the wall. It all comes together to create a unique and cozy first bedroom.
7. Whimsical Woodlands
This design is just pure magic. It feels so colorful and whimsical, charming and enchanting all at once.
The colorful mountain backdrop is the star of the show, and it’s complemented so well by bright balloons and cotton skies.
A black wooden crib adds a striking bit of contrast. For that extra magical vibe, a few fairy lights are a must. And to make sure the room is comfy and welcoming, add some fuzzy seats and rugs. It’s an absolute dream.
8. Cool Neutrals
You really can’t go wrong with neutral colors for a gender-neutral nursery. This room, with its mix of grey, tan, and white, has such a cool, relaxing, and charming vibe.
The backdrop is this adorable white and grey cloud patterned wallpaper, which sets the perfect stage for an outdoor and animal-themed room. It’s a simple palette, but it delivers a ton of personality and creates a really soothing atmosphere.
9. Fawns and Ferns
Okay, what could possibly be more adorable than combining fawns and babies? This nursery is just so endearing and enchanting.
The fawn and fern wallpaper is the main event here, covering the walls and setting the whole design theme. To tie it all together, you can add some fawn figures, a fuzzy white rug, and a few plant accents.
It’s a look that’s guaranteed to be a favorite.
10. Bunny Delights
I’m a sucker for a sweet animal theme, and this delightful bunny bedroom is perfect for your little bundle of joy. The focal point is a large bunny on the wall, which is just so charming.
The pale turquoise walls and steel grey carpet create a cool, modern backdrop. I love how this design also weaves in natural elements through its accents, like a shell chandelier, buri baskets, and a hemp pouf.
It’s full of fun shapes and has a really unique character.
11. Green Boho
This nursery is so bright and colorful, and it’s also packed with character and style. Green is such a great choice for a gender-neutral palette because it feels so vibrant and lively.
The modern boho styling here is just perfect. You’ve got a weaved bamboo chandelier, some rattan accents, and a green patterned rug that ties it all together beautifully.
It’s a charming look that feels fresh and fun.
12. Grey Skies
How dreamy and delightful is this? I love a good night-themed nursery. This design features grey walls accented with stars, a moon, and clouds. Light wood flooring keeps it from feeling too dark.
And how cute are the bunny figures and cloud mobiles? The white crib really lights up the room and serves as the perfect focal point. It’s such a sweet and imaginative space.
13. Enchanted Forest
This nursery is enchanting, serene, chic, and adorable all rolled into one. The winter woodland wallpapered wall is a beautiful feature. Mixing in wild animal figures and a brightly colored rug gives it so much life.
Having wide, open windows keeps the interior well-lit. And the colorful accents are what add character and those delightful little surprises that make a room special.
14. Antarctic Chic
If you want a cool and bright design, try bringing an Antarctic landscape into your child’s bedroom. The theme is simple: bright lights, lots of white, and penguins!
I love how a black patterned rug is used to tone down the brightness of all the white. It completes that timeless and chic black and white interior combination perfectly.
It’s a fun and unexpected theme that really works.
15. Bright Bohemian
Patterns, prints, texture! This bright bohemian nursery has it all. The design features fun and intricate patterns on the walls, floors, and accents.
I really like the gender-neutral palette of white, greys, and tans. It keeps the space feeling calm even with all the visual interest.
To finish the look, just add some animal figures, pouf seats, and macramé accents. It’s a fantastic way to create a layered and interesting room.
16. Furs and Foliage
Introducing your child to nature early is such a wonderful idea. This flora and fauna nursery theme is just lovely. It features a light and pretty palm patterned wallpaper, a reed rug, and some absolutely adorable animal figures.
A light grey crib adds a little depth to the white interiors. And for a pop of bright color, just bring in a few potted plants. It’s a beautiful, nature-inspired space.
17. Coastal Blues
Let’s get one thing straight, girls can totally rock the blues too! What makes this white and blue nursery feel so gender neutral is its coastal theme.
The room has a cool and breezy vibe that is just so strong. It’s all in the details, with blue accents on the wall, rug, and in the décor.
Add a seagrass basket and some nautical touches, and you’ve got a perfectly serene space.
18. Colourful Scandinavian
This bright Scandinavian nursery is an adorable and colorful clutter of the best kind. The wide windows let in tons of natural light, which is always a bonus.
A fuzzy rug makes a perfect spot for floor playtime. I love all the fun shapes and colors used to engage a baby’s senses.
The neutral palette keeps it all looking fun and modern. It’s a delightful and bright space.
19. Woodland Adventure
Bringing the crisp and cool winter outdoors into a child’s first bedroom is such a cool concept. The different shades of grey are a smart choice to counter the brightness of the white, giving the whole room a cool and wintry look.
To really complete the design, you can add a fuzzy, snowy white rug, some wood accents, and animal figures. It’s an adventure waiting to happen.
20. Yellow and Greys
This nursery is just adorable, colorful, and so striking. I love this bright, gender-neutral design. It features sweet elephant caricatures, grey accents, and some lovely pastel tones.
The overall design is so comfortable on the eyes. It feels light and perky, which is just the perfect atmosphere for your beautiful and adorable baby.
21. Whimsical Charms
Magical and whimsical are the perfect words for this one. This classy white and blue nursery feels like a cocoon of elegance and comfort. The whole fairy-tale setting is built with a few key pieces.
A wispy wall mural, a light blue patterned rug, an elegant white chandelier, and a classic white iron crib. It’s a truly beautiful space that feels like it’s straight out of a storybook.
22. Little Traveller
It’s never too early to introduce your child to the world, right? This traveler-themed nursery is such a creative idea. It features a world map decal that highlights fascinating places and animals.
To complete the outdoorsy look, you can bring in a collection of potted plants, a weaved bamboo pendant light, and a colorful rug. It’s a room that inspires adventure from day one.
23. Shabby and Adorable
If you want to heat up the style and charm in your nursery, a mix of shabby chic and farmhouse styling is a guaranteed win. This interior design is so adorable and laidback.
It includes shabby chic furnishings, some garden foliage, a few antique pieces, and a brightly patterned vintage rug that just pulls everything together. It’s a warm and inviting look with so much personality.
24. Counting Sheep
Grey, fluffy, and sleepy. I just love the cool minimalist vibes of this room. They feel so calming and comfortable. The neutral palette of light greys, whites, and tans keeps the room bright and airy.
And the cute patterns and fun shapes really jack up the adorable levels. It’s a simple theme, but it’s executed perfectly for a serene space.
25. Bright and Comfy
A bright and airy room for your baby is always a great choice! This outdoorsy theme is fantastic. It includes textured walls, hemp and rattan accents, and a blue-sky wall feature.
I think the textures add so much to the perky vibe of the room. A comfy, fuzzy rug is a must-have for softness.
And the white iron crib injects a perfect touch of chic and elegant style. It’s a beautiful, welcoming space.
