Gone are the days where pale blue was the go-to color for all baby boy nurseries. Palettes ranging from dark navy and butter yellow to pale green and slate gray are gracing nurseries in bold patterns and prints. Baby boy bedding can be found in coordinating prints and solids to match just about any design scheme and is often the focal point of the nursery. Read on for fresh ideas on how to make your little boy’s nursery shine.
Embrace Bold
Don’t be afraid of color. Today’s modern nurseries favor deep, bold colors over the more traditional pastels. Blue ranging from royal and cobalt to navy and midnight are replacing the typical “baby blue” of the past. Consider using splashes of vibrant color as an accent contrasting with a neutral wall color. Alternatively, pair white window treatments and other accents with a dark wall color. A light colored wall hanging with a print matching the wall color can also make a strong design element and bring the room together.
Follow a Pattern
Patterns and prints are also taking center stage in today’s nurseries. Everything from polka dots to paisley can add interest and jazz up a nursery. Often two different prints can work well together, such as a smaller print with a contrasting larger print. Just be sure the two prints share a color palette and don’t clash against each other. Also try pairing two prints of the same size, such as stripes and spots.
And just because your baby is a boy, it doesn’t mean florals are strictly out of the question. Stick to abstract designs and colors such as orange, gray and green, and you can still have a soft touch that isn’t necessarily girly.
Nurture Natural
Nature is an extremely popular theme that is also extremely versatile. Deep greens and rich browns are fantastic for forest themed nurseries, while that same rich brown can be paired with stone gray for an abstract yet natural feel. Everything from the sea shore to lush meadows can make for an original and stylish nursery theme. Add interest to the room with wall stencils or simply use an accent rug with a pattern reminiscent of pebbles or any favorite natural element.
Go Beyond
When it comes to your baby boy’s nursery, let your creativity run free and think outside the box. Use a traditional design element such as wall paper in an unexpected location such as the ceiling. Your baby spends a lot of time looking up so why not give him something interesting to look at?
Don’t forget that you’ll be spending a lot of time in the nursery, too. Make it a room that both you and your baby will love.