Think about the room as if you were designing it for someone whose gender you didn’t know-because you don’t know your child’s gender when they’re born. Spice up the room with wall art or removable wallpaper that can be easily changed as your child grows into their own. Don’t be afraid to use wallpaper or wall art Remember, nursery themes don’t have to fit into gender stereotypes, and gender neutral themes don’t have to be boring! 3. It's a learning environment right out of the gate and can be done in a way that makes it feel elegant and beautiful but still super neutral.”īut be warned, when your child turns 7, they may not want the ABCs plastered all over their walls-so you’ll have to grab the paintbrush and start from scratch. Day “love the idea of an alphabet-themed, completely gender-neutral room. If you really want a theme for your nursery, go for something outside of the box-think animals, the ocean, botanicals, etc. It will make the longevity of the room go way past being just a nursery and take it into the toddler and elementary years.” I always suggest going for a ‘less is more’ approach in permanent fixtures in a room. As a mom of four, I know a thing or two about how fast kids grow out of or get tired of a look. I'm always trying to think about how I can make a space grow with the kids. But, having accents in these themes is really lovely. “It can easily overtake a space, like a dog-themed room with a dog stool, dog wallpaper, and a dog lamp. These types of specific themes can get overwhelming really quickly.ĭay says. Just because your gynecologist says you’re having a baby girl doesn’t mean you need to have your entire nursery covered head-to-toe in ballerinas and princesses. Don’t rely too heavily on themesĭon't overwhelm your baby with princesses or dinosaurs-go for a subtle theme or just forget the theme altogether. Navy, in particular, is super gender-neutral, and it pairs so nicely with all the colors.” 2. My boys wear pink, and my daughter wears blue all the time. On the flip side, interior designer and star of HGTV’s Bargain Mansions Tamara Day, says, “When you're thinking about a gender-neutral nursery, you don't have to stay away from the blues and pinks. Remember that, “toys tend to infuse a lot of color by default, so keeping a base color in a rug is easy.” Interior designer Sashya Thind says, “I believe in not overwhelming the room with color to allow the kids to relax and experience a calm environment.” With this mindset, you can go for grays, whites, pastels, etc. Think green, teal, and neutrals like tan and gray.”Īlso don’t forget a nice, soft yellow-the classic gender-neutral color. Interior designer Meredith Rodday offers, “I like to focus on non-traditional colors-our latest nursery design didn’t have an ounce of pink or blue.
But that’s so 20th century-it’s 2021 now and we want our kids to grow up with color and confidence. You find out you’re having a baby and the doctor usually will tell you, “It’s a girl!” or “It’s a boy!” And depending on that answer, your nursery will wind up pink or blue. You don't have to shy away from blues and pinks-just don't let them dominate the room!
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