21 Best Modern Nursery Ideas (For Boys & Girls)
I've gathered for you the most beautiful modern nursery ideas. These are the most gorgeous nurseries for girls and for boys. I'll also share some amazing finds, so you can re-create the look in your own home.
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How Do You Create a Modern Nursery?
To create your own modern nursery, incorporate clean lines, simple shapes and add black to ground the room and give a modern feel. Create a statement with a modern light fixture, accent wall or bold rug.
Let's check out these ideas and more in this post.
1 | Paint it Black
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Black is always a modern choice that makes a statement. Painting the entire nursery black may be too dark. Considering painting one accent wall black to add a modern touch to your baby's nursery.
2 | Add Modern Wallpaper
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Choose modern wallpaper with a fun pattern to instantly add interest to the nursery.
3 | Choose a Statement Light Fixture
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Why not let your light fixture be the star of the show? Choose a unique fixture with a lot of drama and then build the room around it.
4 | Choose Grey & White Colors
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Sticking with a color scheme of grey and white will give any nursery that modern feel.
5 | Add Some Curves
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Instead of all straight lines add some decor with a little curve to it to be on trend this year. The rug, mirror, light fixture and curtains have a little curve to them which adds a feminine touch to the space.
6 | Create an Accent Wall with Decals
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Adding wall decals is an easy way to create an accent wall that you can easily change in the future.
7 | Add a Textured Wall
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Creating a textured wall with natural materials will not only modernize the nursery but it will give it a wow factor as well.
8 | Add Playful Accents
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I love the idea of adding playful accents to your baby's nursery like a ball pit or some eyelash art.
9 | Bring on the Boho Vibes
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Boho nurseries are very in style this year. To add boho vibes to your baby's nursery add natural materials and colors and layer in textures.
10 | Add a Modern Play Space
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Add a modern play space to your baby's nursery so that the room can grow with him.
11 | Create a Blue & Green Accent Wall
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If you love this accent wall you can re-create it with wallpaper, paint or even wall decals.
12 | Stick to Black & White
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Black and white is a modern color combo that is timeless and works for a boy or a girl.
13 | Create a Faux Brick Wall
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Creating a faux brick wall adds texture and interest to a nursery. You can achieve this look with wallpaper.
14 | Create a Bold Pattern
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Adding a bold pattern to your walls adds character and interest to a modern nursery.
15 | Bring in Shades of Green
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Green is one of the most popular color choices for nurseries this year. If you love it too, considering adding your favorite shade of green as an accent wall in the nursery.
16 | Add Natural Materials
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Modern nurseries are all about natural and organic materials. Look for furniture and decor made of natural materials like wood, ceramics and stone.
17 | Create a Safari Themed Nursery
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A safari theme is one of the most popular nursery themes. This theme incorporates a lot of the modern styles like using natural materials and a neutral color scheme.
18 | Create a Cloud Wall
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A cloud wall creates a sweet feeling in a nursery. You can create a wall like this with wallpaper, paint or wall decals.
19 | Keep it Simple
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In a modern nursery less is more. Keep it simple with a simple, neutral color scheme and choose a few pieces of decor that you actually love.
20 | Add Some Black Stripes
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Add a fun modern pattern to an accent wall like black stripes to really make your nursery stand out.
21 | Add Plants
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Plants are an easy way to liven up a space. Plants are one of the most popular additions to a modern baby nursery.
I hope this post gave you some unique modern nursery ideas to try in your son or daughter's nursery. Feel free to save your favorite nurseries to your Pinterest boards.
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