Not only are neutral colors on-trend and stylish, they’re perfect for a babies nursery as they create a calming and timeless space that baby can easily transition in as they grow.
Whether you’re choosing not to find out the gender, or don’t like to lean into specific colors, neutral colors are gender neutral and trendy.
Prepare to be inspired for your nursery makeover with these gorgeous neutral decor ideas that we think you’ll love.
23 Beautiful Neutral Nursery Room Ideas To Fall In Love With
1.Playful Neutral Print
Neutral colors don’t mean boring!
To create a tasteful and interesting color scheme with neutral colors, layering is really important. Introducing a neutral print on wallpaper or perhaps on a canopy like below will add interest whilst keeping the scheme light and neutral.
This nursery space feels so magical, and we adore all the little details and layering of color and texture.
2. Pair With White
Using bright white as part of your color scheme adds a crisp and pristine contrast again soft neutrals. Take inspiration from the below charming nursery and use it on half wall paneling.
Add your neutral color of choice above for a warm look that draws the eye up.
3. Cozy Corner
If you have the space, a cozy reading or nursing corner in a nursery is a place that will be used over, and over again.
Combine differing neutral colors on your furniture and walls to keep the space feeling warm and cozy.
4. Neutral Safari
A safari nursery theme is a popular one for a reason as it’s gender neutral and is perfect for babies and beyond.
Introduce warmer colors with toys, decor pieces and cute wall art like the lion head!
5. Neutral Changing Station
Make those daily changes that little bit better with a gorgeous neutral changing station.
Introduce some color with wooden hooks, and natural materials with a rattan basket and Moses changing basket for those diaper changes.
6. Reading Corner
A reading corner is such a beautiful way to add some personality to your walls, and something that can easily be changed up as the seasons transition.
Use this as an opportunity to introduce some warm colors into the space, keeping the walls and rest of your nursery decor neutral.
7. Charming Stripes
Wallpaper adds a charming finish to a nursery, whether you choose to do a feature wall or go all in.
Stripes are always a good idea in our book, they elevate the room and are a timeless pattern. Choose stripes in a soft neutral or light pastel color.
8. Natural Touches To Add Warmth
Using natural materials in a neutral nursery will introduce natural warmth that lifts a neutral color palette.
Wooden furniture, wooden decor pieces, rattan baskets and rattan light shades are super easy ways to introduce this to your scheme.
9. Layered Scheme
Playfully layering color, texture and pattern is the best way to create a fun and interesting neutral nursery scheme.
Use different materials such as wood, rattan and ceramic, and combine neutral colors in lighter or darker shades, it adds so much more character and playfulness to a space.
10. Beautiful Gallery Wall
Elevate an empty wall or your crib wall by curating a delightful gallery wall behind it.
These safari animal prints are cute and introduce warmth and definition into a neutral nursery. The prints can easily be updated as baby grows.
11. Neutral Wallpaper
Wallpaper is such a charming way to elevate a little one’s nursery.
A safari themed pattern is delicate, beautiful and will grow with baby. Introduce warmer tones into the bedding and a pop of greenery with a fake fig leaf plant.
12. Monochromatic Scheme
Use black and white to ground a neutral color scheme and build color through your decor and furnishings. This fun and fresh take on a neutral nursery is charming and delicate in equal measures.
13. Boho Inspired
Bohemian style creates such a relaxed and floaty interior, and it lends itself to a neutral color scheme.
Opt for soft floaty voile curtains, add pampas grass in a large vase and focus on using natural materials such as wood and rattan.
14. Relaxed Coastal Feel
Perhaps you’re a fan of coastal decor? Neutral tones work great as a base here, and use warmer tones such as terracotta and dark blues to define and ground the color scheme.
15. Warm Wooden Furniture
Wooden furniture not only brings a timeless feel to a nursery, but it exudes a natural warmth that pairs flawlessly with a neutral color scheme.
You don’t need to necessarily match wooden furniture items, in fact mixing and matching like shown below adds extra depth and interest to the nursery.
16. Simple Paneling
A really simple way to add instant character is paneling, and you don’t have to go down the most difficult route to try it.
These simple strip wood panels are simple and effective to add. They add verticality and instant character. Paint in a gorgeous neutral shade to add warmth to the room.
17. Up In The Clouds
Clouds and hot air balloons are really fun additions to a little one’s nursery.
Use grey as your neutral color and introduce whites, soft creams and wooden or rattan decor accessories for a touch of warmth and definition.
18. Add Paneling For Character
Tongue and groove paneling is always a good idea. A sophisticated, timeless wall covering that will transition a nursery for a baby to a growing toddler.
Paint in an eggshell for an even more durable finish that can easily be cleaned down.
19. Mix Textures
Neutral nursery? Add some boucle furniture! Not only is this one of the softest, cosiest materials, but it just brings so much to a neutral color scheme.
Introduce other textures such as rattan, fleece and seagrass for a fun, interesting scheme.
20. A Pop of Sage Green
Whilst sage green isn’t instantly considered a neutral, it’s actually one of the easiest colors on the eye and is perfect for supplementing softer, neutral colors.
It brings a beautiful warmth with it and is an incredibly soothing and serene color to include in a feature wall or half wall paneling area in a nursery.
21. Vintage Twist
It’s giving Studio McGee vibes! Use a neutral wallpaper as your base and create a vintage twist for a decor look that matches with the rest of your interior.
Introduce brass accents for warmth instead of wood, layer with a warm area rug and create a fun gallery wall packed full of memories and color.
22. Colorful Bunting
Another example of how great sage green can look in a nursery… Just because you’re creating a neutral nursery, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t include warm pops of color in delicate, charming flourishes.
Some colorful bunting across the ceiling like this adds a welcome pop of color that’s fun, friendly and tasteful.
23. Use Green For A Natural Nod
In case you’re not convinced on the green thing just yet…
Not only is green naturally easy on the eye, it keeps us in touch with the natural world, you just can’t feel bad when you’re surrounded by green! A gorgeous color for a neutral nursery, no matter the gender.
