The woodland nursery theme is one of the most popular and it works great for a boy, girl or neutral nursery. If you’re thinking of using this theme in your baby’s nursery, then this post is for you. It’s full of stunning designs to inspire you and the best finds to get you the look you want.
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Now, let’s take a look at 31 ideas to create a gorgeous woodland nursery.
One of the best ways to completely transform a nursery is with a wall mural. A forest mural with cute animals would be the perfect focal point for a woodland nursery theme.
Joanna Landais, a children’s interior designer from the UK designed this dreamy nursey and had this wall mural hand painted by an artist. She layered in soft pastels, wooden details and fun touches like the deer stool that complement the mural perfectly.
If you’re not an artist read on I have an idea for you to re-create this look in your baby’s nursery.
Woodland Nursery Theme Wallpaper
Another way to achieve the same look is with wallpaper. Check out my favorite below.
Tree wallpaper instantly transforms a nursery into a woodland dream land. It would look amazing as an accent wall behind the crib.
Bri, a talented boy mom from Georgia created this stunning nursery for her son. The forest wallpaper is the focal point of the room. The soft neutral color scheme she chose blends seamlessness with natural feel of a woodland theme.
Forest Theme Nursery Wallpaper
If you want to steal the look, check out my top picks for forest wallpaper for your nursery.
One of the most popular nursery colors this year is green. It goes so well with a woodland theme nursery. Consider painting one wall completely green and choosing brown accents for a forest like feel in your baby’s nursery
What would a woodland theme nursery be without cute woodland animals? A great way to add them to your nursery is with modern art prints in uniform frames.
Woodland Nursery Art
Below check out some of my favorite animal art that would look adorable in your nursery.
You’ve seen a full shiplap or barn wood wall, but have you seen one like this? If you really want to make a statement, consider creating a dramatic wall with barn wood slats like this.
Leave a space between each of the boards gives a modern but rustic feel. These wood panels have been stained with Minwax in dark walnut to add warmth to the space.
This dreamy nursery created by fixer upper couple, Adam and Jessica from Texas is filled with fun accessories that fit the theme. Plush animals, a tree shelf, faux bear taxidermy, a bear rug and woodland themed storage are just some of the details of this playful nursery!
If you click on the link under the picture, you’ll get the full tour of the room and can check out all of the amazing details!
Woodland Nursery Accessories
Below check out some of my top picks for accessories that would add a fun touch to your nursery theme.
Here’s a creative idea from Adam and Jessica. They built a secret door into their son’s nursery! When you push on these bookshelves they open up into their bedroom closet.
That way they can easily slip into the nursery during the night for checkups and feeding. Click on the link under the picture to see a demonstration of the secret door.
Wallpaper is an easy wall to add a ton of drama to a nursery. You can go all out or just wallpaper one wall. Choose one with two just colors to add a modern touch to your baby’s nursery.
Woodland Theme Nursery Wallpaper
Check out some of my favorite animal wallpapers for a woodland themed nursery below.
Find some woodland crib bedding in your nursery’s color scheme to really make the theme come to life. There are beautiful options available for both boys and girls.
Woodland Nursery Bedding
Check out some of my favorite bedding options below for both boys and girls.
Boy Woodland Nursery Bedding
Here are some crib bedding sets for boys that can be customized with your son’s name. There are several options of pieces to choose.
I also found some adorable sets for girls that can be personalized with your daughter’s name. You can select which pieces you want or get the entire set.
Rustic and woodland theme go hand in hand. If you want to add that rustic feel to the nursery choose natural materials like wood, and metal with worn finishes. For your color scheme think all shades of brown as well as black and any natural colors.
Cait, an interior designer from Denver created this stunning rustic woodland theme nursery for her son. She chose pieces with worn finishes like this antique dresser that she found on Craigslist and the vintage style area rug. The bull décor like the art and the stool add a playful charm to the nursery.
Rustic Woodland Nursey Decor
Check out below my favorite nursery décor with a rustic feel to it.
When your baby starts exploring the world touch and textures will be crucial for their learning. Why not create a soft cozy place for them to explore? You can do this by layering soft materials into the nursery.
Start with a plush rug in the room. This bear rug not only fits perfectly with your theme but is also super plush. See where to find it below.
Woodland Nursery Rugs
Check out my favorite bear rugs like this one that would be perfect for your baby’s nursery.
I love the look of a custom sign with your baby’s name right above the crib. It helps make the nursery feel personalized and special. Choose one with natural colors to fit your theme.
If you really want to make the custom sign pop put it against an accent wall. You can create the accent wall by either painting or adding wallpaper to the wall behind the crib.
Custom Woodland Theme Nursery Sign
If you love the look of a custom sign too then check out the best ones that I found for a woodland theme nursery.
Get inspired by nature when planning your baby’s nursery. Natural colors like deep greens and shades of brown work well for the woodland theme color scheme. Look for natural materials like wood, and wicker to play up the natural feel of a forest like nursery.
17 | Add Some Animal Pillows
Adding woodland animal pillows to a bench or chair is a fun and playful accent to a nursery.
Woodland Animal Pillows
Check out some of my favorite pillows below that will give you all of the woodland vibes.
Creating a woodland nursery theme is all about the feel of the outdoors. One way to bring the outdoors into the nursery in a modern way is by adding leaves with wall paper or wall decals.
What baby would not want to sleep in this crib surrounded by a whimsical forest? You can achieve this by creating a wall mural or finding wall paper to paint the scene for you.
Woodland Nursery Wallpaper
Check out my favorite wallpaper below to get you that whimsical forest feel that you’re going for in your baby’s nursery.
What is a nursery without playful touches? This will be the room that they grow up in. It’s the perfect spot to add some fun touches like a ball bit, fun décor and toys that they’ll soon be enjoying.
Woodland Themed Nursery Accessories
Check out some playful accessories that I found for your nursery.
Rustic wood like reclaimed barn wood looks amazing in a woodland theme nursery. Choose one accent wall to cover to create a dramatic focal point for the nursery.
Peel and Stick Wood Planks for Walls
You can get a similar look a little bit easier with peel and stick planks. Check out what I mean below.
A tepee is a fun whimsical touch for any nursery but looks especially on trend in a woodland themed nursery. This could become a future play spot or reading nook for your child.
Teepee for Nursery
Check out where you can get a teepee for your baby’s nursery.
A woodland nursery is a great theme for a baby girl. You can add feminine touches and colors to make your daughter’s room a little more girly. Try adding a pop of pink with a pillow, blanket or with your décor.
Woodland Nursery Girl
Below check out my top décor finds for a baby girl’s woodland theme nursery.
Morgan from Texas and her husband created these gorgeous 3D mountains for their baby boy’s nursery. They drew the mountains on sheets of plywood and then made the cuts. Then they painted the tips white for a touch of mountain snow.
If you’re not as handy as they are, there are other ways to achieve a mountain scene. Check them out below.
Mountain Wallpaper
Check out my favorite mountain wallpaper that’ll help you get that beautiful mountain scene in your nursery.
Choose one statement piece for the nursery that’ll be the focal point of the room. That way you can choose other accessories that compliment your one thing but don’t compete with it.
In this stunning nursery the wall behind the crib is the one thing. DIY couple Lauren and Robert created this special room for their nephew. They created this wall with a peel and stick forest wall mural and board and batten painted deep green.
31 | Add Some Woodland Wall Décor
As a final touch add some woodland themed wall décor to your baby’s nursery.
Woodland Nursery Wall Décor
Check out my favorite wall décor that would look amazing in your baby’s nursery.
I hope you found some ideas that you love for your woodland nursery theme. Feel free to save your favorite ideas to your Pinterest boards. To do that just click on the picture and then the red square in the top left and then you can save it to a board.
