So, we have amazing news here at Shaw Square. We just marked the arrival of our 3rd grand-baby and welcomed our little man into the world. It’s exciting to experience the energy a baby infuses into a family and to celebrate the occasion, I thought it would be fun to share some current trends showing up in nursery design. Hold on to your diapers, kiddeaux! These aren’t the baby nurseries we Grandmas grew up with! Nursery design has fully come of age with the smart, sophisticated approaches new parents are taking towards their baby’s first spaces that will take your breath away. Grab your favorite sippy cup and let’s take a peek at these fabulous inspirations for nursery room design. No poopy pants allowed!
Buffalo Check
Oh baby, bring on some buffalo plaid! It’s not just for picnic blankets and footie-jammies. Buffalo Plaid brings a rustic charm that feels homey and inviting. Whether using it with gender neutral colors like emerald green, teal, or yellow or fully committing to the more traditional pink and blue color stories, buffalo check inspired nurseries are ones to love!
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Crib Canopies
Draped in an array of fabrics, canopies are on the rise in trendy nurseries. From boho chic to traditional glam and the many styles in between, a canopy gives your new baby’s room a statement that is bold yet soft. A little addition of height in your nursery is also a great way to bring your eye up and give the room a little extra polish and vertical interest. As your baby gets bigger, a canopy translates easily into a playhouse or secret reading spot in their big kid room. Win! Win!
via christine_simplybloom on instagramvia mommodesign.comvia kindofdecor.com
Wall Decals
Go big or go home when it comes to using this design detail. I am so in love with large scale wall decals right now I can hardly stand it! What a great way to bring in big wow factor for any room, but especially in the nursery. With sweet babies growing so fast those first years, this is an awesome solution for a major elevated statement without major elevated commitment.
via urban wallsvia kennasatodesigns on etsyvia just the frosting on etsyvia happywallz.comvia Domino_Published March 13, 2016_Michelle Gage
Dot To Dot
In the same vein as wall decals, dots are a big deal in nursery wall trends right now. They can be used precisely in crisp rows or sprinkled like confetti popping from a corner of the room. Regardless, this trend is darling, whimsical and full of surprise.
via homelisty on pinterestvia wallsneedlove,comvia project nursery, karli bell
Graphics and Monochromatics
If you love the idea of a fun, fresh nursery that’s not too baby-ish, a monochromatic scheme might be just the thing. This approach takes a modern, uncluttered look at how we can style baby’s first room. This approach is wonderfully gender neutral and like a few other styles, it can be influenced by the color story that’s told with it. The bold graphics and high contrast elements are ideal for a little one’s first year of visual exploration and discovery. Grown-up style with childlike wonder, who says you can’t have it all?
via a+life blogvia kindofdecor.comvia lollyjane.comvia projectnursery.com, photo by by lynda kennedy photography
Chandeliers
Ok ya’ll, in case you’ve been living under a design rock for a few years, you know that chandeliers aren’t just for the dining room anymore. We’ve seen them wander into the living room, the bedroom, even the bathroom. Now we are seeing dynamic, large scale lighting becoming a focal of new nurseries in the know. Go formal or go bohemian, there are no rules here. Keep it interesting, keep it big, and treat it like a piece of art.
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There you have it! Just because this is baby’s room, doesn’t mean that it must be dumbed-down in design. The same level of detail, practice and purpose that goes into every other room in your home can be honored in this new little person’s first environment. This is one of the places where first memories moments are created, so be inspired and be inspiring!
Hey guys, for a fantastic DIY how-to on creating your own graphic triangle wall design like the one seen here, go over to LollyJane at lollyjane.com. These gals have amazing tips and tricks to make your home a one of a kind original.
I also found this amazing collaboration of design inspiration at project nursery+junior. You can explore, shop and upload your own projects there. This is a great source for little one’s products and design inspirations in real time. Check it out. https://projectnursery.com/blog/
Let me know if this was helpful.Go to @shawsquaredesign and follow the adventure of Shaw Square Design on Instagram. Share your home with me at #shawsquarehomeshare. Find more nursery inspirations on my lullaby and good night board on pinterest, If you have a design snag or question, feel free to contact me and let’s find a solution. I would love to see what you are doing in your home!
