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61 Perfect Nursery Themes

for Your Bundles of Joy

There are so many fun things about having a baby, and decorating their nursery is high on the list. You’ll be spending a lot of time there, so make it a place you and your baby love. Here are 61 of our favorite nursery themes to inspire the room you create for your little one.

Baby Girl Nursery Themes

We think any theme can work for any baby. But if you’re searching for classically girly nursery themes, here are some we can’t get enough of.

1. Fresh Florals

Florals are fresh and sweet, just like your little one. Try a bold flower print wallpaper to tie the look together.

2. Petite Parisian

Are you raising a little Francophile to share your affinity for all things French? A Parisian-themed nursery is the perfect way to celebrate your love of the City of Lights.

3. Pretty in Pink

You can’t go wrong with varying shades of pink for your little girl’s room. Try a mobile with complementary pops of green to add interest.

4. Baby Ballerina

A ballerina theme is perfect for your tiny dancer. We recommend hanging ballet slippers by their ribbons on the wall.

5. Unicorns Galore

An eternal kid favorite, unicorns had to make our list. We love a thematic wicker basket for a fun and useful storage option.

6. Soothing Watercolors

Watercolors are calming and beautiful for any age, but especially for baby. Incorporate this theme into your little one’s bedding to help them relax into sleep.

7. Bountiful Butterflies

Babies are captivated by butterflies, so try crib sheets featuring an array of gentle, colorful wings.

8. Little Princess

Nothing is too good for your little princess, and you can make that part of their nursery theme. A canopy over their crib is a perfect princess detail.

Baby Boy Nursery Themes

For classic baby boy themes, look to shades of blue and other favorite boys’ room things, like cars and trucks.

9. Mini Athlete

For your future athlete, try a sporty print on their bedding. You can even display old athletic trophies on a shelf with their new favorite baby books.

10. Moody Blues

Who says a nursery has to be all bright colors? A shelf in deep shades of blue or green will help create a calming room.

11. Wee Western

Is there anything cuter than a pint-sized cowboy? Don’t forget a classic rocking horse to complete this theme.

12. Star Wars

Raising a tiny storm trooper? Make sure their nursery has all the right Star Wars ™ gear to prepare them to conquer the universe.

13. Trucks for Tots

What is it that makes little ones love trucks so much? Celebrate their fascination with a truck nursery, complete with a sweet themed lamp.

Gender Neutral Nursery Themes

Looking for a gender neutral nursery theme? Draw inspiration from the things that make you happy, like a sunny blue sky or your family pet. Here are some more fun themes.

14. Zoo Animals

Lions, tigers and bears are just the start for this theme. Try a framed fabric print to bring a touch of the great outdoors home to your little one.

15. Pretty Polka Dots

Polka dots can be classy or whimsical, depending on their size and color. Try mixing big and small dots to add a dose of fun to the baby’s room.

16. Comfy and Cozy

No matter what your theme, you want to give your baby a cozy environment. Remember to decorate with an abundance of soft textures, like a plush mobile, fuzzy floor pillows and a soft rug.

17. Hearts for Days

Make sure your little one knows how much they’re loved with a heart theme. We like the idea of a heart garland hung on a wall to serve as a constant reminder that they are adored.

18. Black and White

Babies respond to high contrast images, and a black and white room can be baby-friendly and can also grow with your little one. You can also add a splash of color to give it added personality.

19. Plush Animals

What better way to introduce your baby to the world’s wonderful creatures than by filling their nursery with plush versions they can play with?

20. So Many Stripes

Stripes are fun, festive and never go out of style, so you can keep the same decorations for years to come.

21. Geometrics

A geometric theme is timeless and easy to achieve. Try colorful blocks, a graphic mobile, and a printed rug to tie the room together.

22. Sweet Dreams

Soft, cozy and comforting, a dream-themed nursery is on trend and easy to decorate.

23. Destination Nursery

All about travel? An airplane mobile and framed maps are perfect for showing baby the world from the comfort of their crib.

24. A Little Nautical

A nautical theme, with its soothing blues, is wonderful for a new baby. Bonus points if you swaddle them in something blue, too.

25. Very Vintage

Earth friendly and in vogue, a vintage theme for baby’s room won’t go out of style.

26. Little Library

Looking to raise a little reader? Surround them with all things books early on, from packed bookcases to literary decor.

27. Cute Confections

If you’re raising a tiny baker, a confection-themed nursery, decorated with cookie and cake motifs, is perfect. Add fun details like a play baking set displayed on the shelf.

28. Naturally Neutrals

For a nursery that can grow into a toddler’s room and beyond, choose a pleasing palette of furniture in neutral colors.

29. A Tiny Forest

Studies show that looking at greenery is good for our health, so fill your baby’s room with towering trees—even if they’re just on the wallpaper.

30. Delightful Doodles

Playful doodle art is a welcome addition to any nursery, and as baby-friendly as it is whimsical. If you have an older child, frame some of their art to contribute to the nursery’s theme.

31. Mini Musician

There are so many ways to decorate your baby’s room with music, including displaying your instruments (safely out of reach) in their room.

32. Color Wheel

Blue and orange, violet and yellow; decorate with color wheel pairings to inspire your budding artist.

33. Rainbow Everything

Nothing is quite as stimulating for a little one as a room full of different hues. Plus, this one is easy to decorate—any color goes.

34. Baby Name

You likely deliberated for months over their name, so now that they’re here, celebrate it. You can paint their name on the wall or in a mural, or you can spell it out with decorative letters.

35. Farmhouse Fun

Farm animals are a classic childhood favorite, and for good reason. Is there anything cuter than lambs and piglets? You can sneak in some rustic-chic barn-inspired decor, too.

36. Baby Bunnies

Nothing says “baby” like soft and sweet bunnies. Decorative wallpaper, decor or bedding will add baby-friendly color and texture, too.

37. Shades of White

The right shade of white makes any space feel fresh, soft and calming. Decorate in varying shades of white to create a tranquil nursery.

38. Desert Dweller

Looking to incorporate some cute, nature-inspired imagery in your nursery? A desert theme is an adorable choice—think roadrunners, red rock landscapes and, of course, cactuses.

39. Mountains of Love

You’d climb any mountain for your baby, so why not make that your nursery theme? We love the idea of a landscape or mountain range decal on the wall.

40. Beach Baby

Dreaming of raising your baby beachside? Decorate with ocean blues and wildlife from under the sea.

41. Sunshine All Day

There are so many ways to incorporate sunshine into your baby’s nursery, both literally and with subtle nods, like a buttery yellow color palette.

42. Woodland Creatures

Even the most adult among us still love the fantastical woodland animals that filled our childhood storybooks. So why not create a nursery that pays homage to warm and whimsical creatures?

43. Sweet Celestial

A celestial theme is a calming, lovely way to decorate your nursery. You can even paint stars on the ceiling to help baby drift off to sleep.

44. Budding Artist

Think you have a little artist on your hands? Decorate with painterly looking posters, framed art and wall decals to encourage their creativity.

45. Little Circus

Bring all the revelry of the circus to your little one’s nursery with a circus theme. Add big top broad stripes and a mix of plush circus animals like lions, tigers and elephants.

46. Harry Potter Magic

Harry Potter™ is an enduring tale that little ones love as much as parents. Incorporate Harry’s world into the nursery with subtle nods, like a charming snow globe on the shelf.

47. All About the Alphabet

Help them learn their ABCs early on by decking out the walls in decals, selecting ABC decor or draping a letter-themed rug on the floor.

48. Miniature Minimalist

For such a small person, your baby can require a lot of stuff. You can keep their nursery simple and on-trend with the essentials in calming neutral tones.

49. Cute Kittens

It’s simple: baby humans love baby animals. You can’t go wrong with kitten everything, including framed prints, bedding or wallpaper.

50. Bohemian Baby

Patchwork blankets and avante-garde art are key features for a bohemian nursery. 

51. All Natural

We love organic inspired elements, like a nature-based, practical wall shelf. Top it with some small potted plants to add to the theme.

52. Perfect Pastels

Pastels are classic and especially perfect for a spring baby. Try storage in the same shades to tie the room together.

53. Mellow Yellow

For a classically gender-neutral approach that’s also bright and sunny, opt for a color palette in varying shades of yellow.

54. Tons of Puppies

Pay homage to man’s (and baby’s) best friend with a puppy-themed nursery. Don’t forget to load up on plenty of soft stuffed pups!

55. Balloons for Baby

Every day with your little bundle of joy is a reason to celebrate, so a balloon theme feels especially appropriate. Add details like a decorative balloon print that stays on your wall and never pops.

56. Fluffy Clouds

Is there anything as cheery as fluffy clouds? Paint some on the nursery ceiling, or hang a rain cloud inspired mirror.

57. Organic Shapes

Organic shapes in all kinds of colors are playful and fun. Plus, as your baby grows, you can incorporate their art into the decor.

58. Tiny Dinosaurs

For your little dinosaur lover, wall art is the perfect way to bring the theme to life.

59. Birds for Baby

A nursery full of carefree birds will inspire sweet dreams for your little one. Pull the look together with a sweet bird print rug, wallpaper or mobile.

60. Playing with Planets

It’s never too early to learn about the solar system. A planet-themed nursery, complete with a solar system mobile, is an out-of-this-world idea.

61. Shabby Chic

Inspired by the baby blanket that’s been passed down through your family for years? A shabby chic theme is perfect for your nursery.

Whatever theme you choose, make sure your nursery feels comfortable and relaxing for you and your baby. After all, you’ll both be spending a lot of time there. For more inspiration, check out our nursery essentials.

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