12 Examples of Designer Nurseries to Inspire Your Baby's Room (2024)

Interior designer Devin Kirk decorated his family's Chicago apartment in a way that allows for growth and embraces change, so he opted for a modern and mature nursery design that still feels playful. Black and white striped wallpaper create a visual link to the rest of the home and feel both youthful and polished. The mobile doubles as modern art.

Cozy textures, warm neutrals, and tons of natural light were the focus of this nursery that designer Leanne Ford created in her own home. All the furniture is a mix of vintage items and pieces from her collection with Crate & Kids.

Designer Jean Stoffer says painting the ceiling and walls the same color "is a way to really level up your design." Here, she opted for a deep forest green tone that plays up the view of trees outside and makes for the perfect place to slumber (a must in a nursery). The pocket door doesn't eat into the floor space and makes checking in on your little one easier.

Designer David Kaihoi transformed this one-bedroom apartment into a family home, so if you're looking for small-space solutions and need to share a room with your young child, look no further. This little trundle bed tucks right back under the bed when it isn't in use, "first thing in the morning," says Kaihoi. And they use that windowsill as a bedside table.

"I love to do nurseries that avoid motifs and color palettes that a baby can outgrow in a few short years," designer Janie Molster says of this bright and fun nursery.

Ashley Whittaker played with an arboreal theme throughout this ranch-style home, so she continued following that thread in the nursery with Brunschwig & Fils tree-printed wallpaper, but chose a soothing blue-gray color scheme for a twist. The shiny painted ceiling looks like a happy, expansive sky, which is the perfect thing for a baby to see when he or she looks up.

Contained by gold-leaf borders, the flowers climbing up the walls of designer Marie Flanigan's newborn daughter's room are actually mural wallpaper. Today, the daybed is "a cozy spot for late-night feedings, but one day it'll be her big-girl bed, with a trundle for sleepovers," the Houston designer says. Stylish, ageless, multi-purpose furniture is always a good investment.

"There's a hidden door in the nursery that goes into a
portion of the master closet so that you have direct access to the master. Perfect for a late-night run to the nursery," says the designer behind this home, April Tomlin. Practical genius aside, the shapes and motifs inspire whimsy.

Photographer Gray Milan and his husband Jeff Richardson have two glider sin their nursery suite. This way, there's story time is a family affair. If space allows, bring in two rocking chairs or slide up an extra stool—it's particularly handy for parents of twins.

This is baby Dove's room in Malin's nursery suite. His pro tip? Upholster your furniture in outdoor fabric or other spill-proof material so it looks like new for longer. A daybed can double as a bed for overnight guests and a place to perch while the kids play.

We're digging the use of vibrant, unexpected colors in this nursery designed by Steven Sclaroff. The green background of the wallpaper still feels youthful thanks to the whimsical pattern, and the orange-red carpet adds a surge of energy. The classic armchair and dresser are also going to deliver function and style to the family home for years to come.

In this adorable room designed by Mia Brous and Kerri Goldfarb of Madre, everything feels as unique as it does functional (not always the easiest balance to strike!). The stool makes lounging comfier, but it also adds a fun personal touch with the child's name on it. We're also loving the color scheme in this room. Their clients wanted a happy bright space, so the designers "decided to go bold with coral. Orange undertones keep it from veering too pink."