A good green is just as good as an elevated warm neutral, it pairs virtually with most colors, and it’s the easiest color on the eye which makes green a pretty good bet for a babies nursery!
From soft sage green hues to dark greens, there are so many different ways you can incorporate green into a nursery in a tasteful way.
I’ve pulled together over 15 different green baby nursery ideas, along with some of the best paint colors you can choose for the job.
19 Green Baby Nursery Ideas For A Cozy & Serene Scheme
There’s no right or wrong green to use in your nursery, but it’s always best to take the lead from what position the nursery faces.
A north aspect nursery will typically be quite cool and darker, so it’s best to stick to soft, muted shades of sage green here. For sunny south facing rooms, virtually any color of green will work here, but for darker, moodier shades of green will balance the intensity of the sun better.
Here are a mix of some of the best shades of green from Benjamin Moore ranging from the softest to the deepest shades for a nursery. Screenshot or pin this one for later!
1.Safari Themed
Nothing says cute and cozy like a jungle themed nursery and creating a backdrop with a deep forest green, be it on an accent wall or on use across all your walls is a perfect idea.
Rosepine by Benjamin Moore is one of the most grounding dark green shades, pair with a white such as Sea Salt for a gorgeous balancing act between the two.
Virtually any color goes with green, but a white crib is a perfect contrast and really pops in the space. Get the look with this seagrass laundry basket with lid and of course the tall and standing giraffe plush!
2. Dark Green Nursery
Another way to create a high impact accent wall in a nursery is to add some paneling, and rather than standard shiplap, add batten at different angles for a truly unique look.
Paint it all in the same shade of green for instant character and depth and add a custom name sign, these are so much fun! I adore the large white wool rug here, it grounds the room and brings warmth and light into the nursery.
3. Forest Green & Gold
Looking for the perfect accent color with green? Gold or brass accents are always a winner then complement any shade of green well and is a welcome accent on a crib, curtain rail, lighting or small decor accessories.
4. Sage Green & Pink Nursery
For a delicate but charming nursery, look no further. Sage green and pink are a match made in heaven for a nursery, the sweetest combination of colors that just works.
The attention to detail doesn’t go amiss here, the natural elements on the blind and mirror ground the room, with the most spectacular ceiling light in brass.
If you love this look but aren’t too sure how to pair patterns, if you’re opting for a dainty pattern for wallpaper, use a large scale print to pair with it, for example a classic stripe on a chair – it’s the most timeless and fail safe way to pair patterns successfully.
5. Sage Green Accents
Instead of painting the entire room green, use it as an accent color in the space for a natural, warm pop of color.
Sage green is one of the softest shades of green, sitting in the middle of the color spectrum is what makes this color so easy on the eye. I adore this shade on the wadrobe dresser below. Just a small dose of green, but it makes huge difference.
6. Biophilic Decor
A fan of house plants? How about this biophilic nursery below…
Bring the outside in with a range of trailing and potted plants, it will make sitting within the nursery feel good, whilst house plants are excellent for purifying the air too.
7. Sage Green Nursery
This soft muted shade of sage green looks great on a half wall paneling look in the nursery. Recreate the look with a shade such as Mizzle by Farrow and Ball.
8. Earthy Inspired
Nurseries that link to nature and the world around us just feel good to be in. The earthy design trend is ever popular in interiors right now, and the right shade of green teamed with natural elements is cozy and calming.
With your favorite shade of green, introduce natural materials to complete the nursery such as wooden accents, seagrass, rattan and wool textures.
9. Elevate With Paneling
Small nursery? Adding tongue and groove paneling or shiplap panels vertically will instantly give the illusion of a bigger space as your eyes are naturally drawn up to the ceiling.
A singular accent wall in a soft sage green like shown in the nursery below is a perfect way to achieve this.
10. Two Tonal Walls
Add further interest to your little one’s nursery by opting for two tonal walls. If you have paneling, add a different color on the upper half, or simply just paint the room in two different shades.
11. Soothing Color Palette
Picking the right soothing shades for a nursery, and a kids room will pay dividends over time. Certain shades such as red can cause more stimulation which can be a problem when your kids are trying to sleep at night.
Starting with a muted sage green, other soothing colors include lilac, soft yellows, off-whites, creams and baby blues.
12. Half Wall Paneling With Wallpaper
For a half wall paneling look, instead of adding paint to the upper half, choosing a wallpaper is charming way to complete your little one’s nursery.
How sweet is the safari print in the nursery below? Ideally, try to tie in your paint color to one of the colors on the wallpaper for an intentional feel.
13. Ground The Room With A Deep Green
For a particularly sunny south facing room which receives a lot of light, leaning into a darker, deeper shade of green will balance the intensity of the sun and keep it feeling cooler during the height of summer.
I adore this deep shade of green, offset by a white trim and ceiling to lighten the overall look.
14. Gender Neutral Nursery
The best thing about green? It’s unisex so if you’re not finding out the gender of your baby, you can still design and create a beautiful space with them that is ready for them to arrive.
Pair green with lots of warm neutrals such as creams and whites for a beautiful gender neutral nursery that feels warm and uplifting.
15. Sweet Scallop Details
This two tonal wall look is super sweet for a nursery! Instead of a straight line divide between the two colors, add a scallop pattern like the below.
This can be achieved by drawing around a base of a mug to create the pattern, it’s so simple yet effective.
16. Mountain Mural Backdrop
Yes, murals are back in fashion, and they really do look great in a nursery, providing plenty of visual opportunities for your little one.
Whether you opt for a mural wallpaper or have a go at painting it yourself, this mural has so many soft shades including green for a really cozy, serene nursery.
17. To The Moon and Back
The most beautiful sentiment, the polar bear who is attached to the moon with the sweetest wall art/decals in this nursery.
Instead of a traditional dark blue backdrop, the deep green shade makes it feel natural and creates an inside outside feel in the nursery.
18. Crazy For Gingham
Plaid or gingham is always a good idea! This soft, sage green wallpaper looks amazing in this small nursery on an accent wall. For a daintier design, this sage green check wallpaper from Amazon is a great steal and super stylish too.
Tie in other shades of green through textiles such as bedding for the crib, and with a corresponding green on the other walls in the nursery.
19. Woodland Inspired Nursery
The sweetest, most whimsical inspired nursery featuring woodland creatures on frames. The paneling has been affixed here horizontally which also makes a small nursery feel larger than it is.
This natural look incorporates a sweet wooden ladder and plenty of earthy textures for a tactile feel.
Which of these green nursery ideas is your favorite?
