Nursery décor has certainly come a long way from the standard pink stripes and Winnie the Pooh options of years past. From big to modest budgets the sky’s the limit for the type of room your precious bundle can slumber in. Here are five current trends in modern nursery design for hip moms (or for those of us who aspire to be).
Modern Chic
Many celebrities are incorporating a modern chic theme when designing their baby’s nursery. Tiffani Thiessen (or in my world, Kelly Kapowski) recently shared pictures of her daughter Harper’s nursery with People Magazine. How gorg is this nursery?
And if you’re wondering where she got her bedding from, you’ll have to hop on over to PetitNest– Thiessen’s new nursery décor collection she recently launched with her business partner Lonni Paul.
Retro
Many designers are blending a mix of retro style with the use of bold prints and color. I’m totally digging this 70’s flashback room with its pop of the colors green and orange by Jennifer Delonge. At first glance, you wouldn’t even guess it was a baby’s nursery (except, of course, for the cute little babe stretched out on the floor).
This nursery by Elizabeth Kimberly incorporates lime green with the use of natural-hued walls and flooring. Love it!
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Neutrals
Want to create a serene and soothing atmosphere for your little one? Try using a neutral color palette like this nursery shared by Andrea King of Nursery Notations.
Eco-friendly
Like most other baby products, there are plenty of eco-friendly choices for the more environmentally-conscious mama. From mattresses to cribs to linens, practically every nursery item has an eco-friendly option. Here’s a sampling of some “greener” nursery items.
Organic Crib Sheeting from Pottery Barn Kids
Be sure to check out the VOC-free paint from The Land of Nod. There are over 60 different shades to choose from.
Wall Art
Gone are the days of choo-choo train borders, parents are using wall art as inspirational pieces in their baby’s room.
Here’s a creative way to showcase your family history with Family Tree Art from My Tree and Me: Modern Genealogy, it comes blank allowing you to fill-in the names by hand (don’t worry, they provide a practice copy as well).
A wall decal is a perfect option for those of us that are - ahem - artistically challenged, like this Birds on a Branch Decal from Amazon.
What about you? Are you loving or hating the current trends in nursery decor?
I ADORE that graphic chaise in the retro room. I wonder how that holds up to baby poop and puke? Hmmmm.
Good point Tiernan, probably not the most practical choice…but like high-heels sometimes impractical is just plain prettier right? Although I find myself wearing flats more and more often… =)
Maya’s room is officially chic with her big white tree…thanks for making me feel very “now.”
I love that big white tree! No matter the color scheme that tree is a fabulous focal point.
Wow I love that top one! We co-sleep so we don’t even have a nursery but I’d totally consider that for my room!
Steph
Me too Steph! Between breastfeeding and co-sleeping a mom can really save herself some moolah.
Wow, I adore the retro room. Very cool!
I also like the neutral one, it’s very calming.
i love all the trends that are rising up for nursery themes. with these categories, and i love each room so much, i’m not sure how easy it would be choose to which for the next baby.
beautiful display heather!
Love the wall art in the nursery
I love the neutral room! It’s elegant but still soft enough for a baby. No one said you need to stick with pink or blue for a nursery!