Chosen purple for the base of your baby’s nursery scheme? Not only is this colour uplifting and gorgeous, it comes in so many different tones so you can completely change the look and feel of a space.
Light lilac tones are also ideal in particularly cold or north aspect rooms as they help to balance the coolness of the light these rooms typically receive.
For soft and soothing baby nursery ideas, take your pick from the below!
19 Purple Baby Nursery Ideas That Are Soft & Soothing!
1.Dress The Room In Lilac Wallpaper
Instead of leaning into paint on the walls, consider a tasteful wallpaper with lilac tones for a beautiful space.
Take note of the below nursery that utilises a soft pastel wallpaper, pulling out those purple tones on the curtains and light fitting for a high impact in the space. Pairing the colours together in this way creates a really intentional color scheme.
2. Soft, Soothing Lilac Shade
A soft lilac paint color is ideal for north aspect rooms, it’s going to balance the coolness the room receives and deliver an uplifting feel.
Lilac is not a stimulating color so it’s ideal for nurseries and kids bedrooms. Pair with light or muted shades throughout to create a soothing scheme.
3. Add A Gallery Wall
Blank wall above the crib? Use it as a platform to add your own unique gallery wall. Use different frames, sizes and prints to create an eclectic and beautiful wall that is personal to you.
You may also want to use wall decals, pegs, garlands or wall hangings for variation and added interest.
4. Panelled Accent Wall
An accent wall is a great idea in a nursery, especially positioned behind the crib. Use panelling to add instant character to the room, painting in your favourite purple shade to create a visually exciting element in the space.
Pair with a warm white on the other walls and ceiling to create a balance between the colors.
5. Cozy Canopy Corner
Create a cozy canopy corner in your purple nursery like the one shown below.
As your little one gets older they will seek comfort in this space, and it’s ideal for a reading nook. Add a colorful lilac garland to it for added color in the room.
6. Floaty, Ethereal Feel
Create a floaty feel by pairing white in the room and using sheer linen curtains. This creates a floaty and airy feel in the room.
Introduce white and shades of cream through bedding, rugs and even wall accessories like the one in the picture below.
7. Pick A Contrasting Accent Color
If you’re adding wall art to the nursery consider using a contrasting color for high impact.
Using a soft tone of pink against purple is unexpected, but looks beautiful. Any soft or muted tones generally pair well with lilac, think dusty pink, soft creams and butter yellow.
8. An Area Rug For A Tactile Feel
An area rug may just be the missing ingredient you’re looking for in your nursery. It will ground the space and stop your furniture from looking like it’s floating.
As a general rule of thumb your area rug should comfortably sit underneath your key pieces of furniture, or at least the crib if you have a large nursery to decorate.
9. Wall Mural
Wall murals have become popular in nurseries this year, you can even get peel and stick ones that can easily be removed so you can update it whenever the room needs a freshen up.
Wall decals are another option that are ideal if you only want to add a small section of color or pattern to the walls.
10. Half Wall Panelling
Instead of full scale panelling consider going for a half wall panelling look like the below. Whilst this is great if you want to add an additional color to the room, such as lilac on the lower half and an off-white on the upper half, painting it all in the same color also looks great! This method can give the illusion of a bigger space and the panelling adds natural character to the nursery.
11. Lilac & Pink For The Prettiest Combo
These two colors work beautifully together for a really feminine feel.
Use a soft lilac on the walls and introduce darker shades of pink from the floor up.
12. Floral Wall Decor
Different, but super effective!
Not a fan of gallery walls? How about this epic 3D floral wall decor look below? It introduces those shades of purple without being overpowering in the nursery.
13. Ground The Room With Purple
Start from the ground up and add a large purple area rug to the nursery, it adds instant definition and you can then add small doses of purple into other areas in the room. Such as through the wallpaper, paint or simply just bedding in the crib.
14. Love Heart Wallpaper
You don’t have to lean into a large scale wallpaper or feature purple heavily, this sweet love heart wallpaper below is dainty, delicate and just perfect for a sweet nursery.
You may choose to then tie purple into other areas such as the curtains or bedding textiles.
15. Lean Into Deep Purple Shades
Or why not lean into the darkness with a deep purple paint shade.
If it’s a very sunny south facing nursery, a deeper shade like this will help to balance the intensity of the sun, making the nursery feel cooler. Brighten things up with an off-white on the other walls and ceiling.
16. Polka Dot Fun
If classic stripes aren’t to your liking, polka dots are also timeless and look gorgeous in a nursery.
An accent wall like the below perfectly showcases the pattern and colour for something a little bit fun and playful.
17. Add A Purple Canopy To A Crib
Finish your decor off by adding a purple canopy to the crib, it introduces a floaty feel that is fit for any little princess.
They have perfectly paired a large scale wallpaper pattern with a small scale polka dot print on the walls too, this allows both prints to balance and work together perfectly.
18. Pair Wallpaper & Paint
Why not pair both wallpaper and paint in the same shade for a seamless feel that offers added interest. If you’ve found a perfect wallpaper and can’t find a paint to match, take a sample of the wallpaper to your local decorators center as they often have the capabilities to scan it for the hex code and create a bespoke paint color for you.
19. Combine Tones of Purple For A Layered Look
The key to successful interior design is layering color for a sumptuous look. Don’t just use one shade of purple, layer with differing tones for a tactile feel that’s inspiring and cozy.
Take inspiration from the below nursery where the color starts in there area rug, pouffe, cushion and wallpaper. A gorgeous look!
Which of these purple nursery ideas gets your vote?
