31 Best Ideas for a Woodland Nursery Theme
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.
1 | Create a Dreamy Wall Mural
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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.
Forest with Animals Nursery Wallpaper
WHERE TO FIND | PEEL AND STICK WOODLAND WALLPAPER
2 | Use Tree Wallpaper
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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.
Birch Tree Wallpaper
WHERE TO FIND | BLACK AND WHITE TREE WALLPAPER
Whimsical Forest Wallpaper
WHERE TO FIND | PEEL AND STICK FOREST WALLPAPER
3 | Go Green
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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
4 | Add Woodland Animal Art
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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.
Set of Woodland Animal Prints
WHERE TO FIND | SET OF 6 BABY ANIMAL PRINTS
Girl Woodland Animal Wall Art
WHERE TO FIND | SET OF SIX ANIMAL PRINTS
5 | Create a Dramatic Wood Accent Wall
IMAGE SOURCE | COURTNEYFITZP01
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.
6 | Add Some Woodland Accessories
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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.
Grizzly Bear Faux Taxidermy
WHERE TO FIND | PLUSH BEAR HEAD WALL DECOR
Tree Bookcase
WHERE TO FIND | WHITE TREE BOOKSHELF MORE COLORS
Tree Stump Corner Shelf
WHERE TO FIND | SET OF 2 WOOD SLICE CORNER SHELF
7 | Add a Secret Door
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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.
8 | Add Woodland Nursery Theme Wall Stickers
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Wall stickers with simple shapes and monochromatic colors give a modern touch to a nursery. Plus, they’re super easy to apply.
Woodland Nursery Wall Stickers
Check out below my favorite modern wall decals for your baby’s nursery.
Bear Wall Stickers
WHERE TO FIND | WOODLAND BEAR WALL DECALS
Small Tree Wall Stickers
WHERE TO FIND | PINE TREE WALL DECALS
9 | Incorporate a Real Tree
IMAGE SOURCE | HOMESWEETLAKEHOUSE
Yes, this is a real birch tree! Adding nature to the nursery instantly livens up the space and also creates a fun feature for the room.
10 | Find the Perfect Woodland Animal Wallpaper
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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.
Woodland Animals Peel and Stick Wallpaper
WHERE TO FIND | GREY WOODLAND ANIMALS WALLPAPER
Bear Nursery Wallpaper
WHERE TO FIND | BEAR REMOVABLE WALLPAPER
11 | Add Woodland Nursery Bedding
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.
Boy Woodland Animal Crib Bedding Set
WHERE TO FIND | WOODLAND ANIMAL NURSERY BEDDING SET
Custom Bear and Mountains Crib Bedding Set
WHERE TO FIND | PERSONALIZED BEAR BEDDING SET
Girl Woodland Nursery Bedding
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.
Baby Girl Woodland Crib Bedding Set
WHERE TO FIND | PINK NURSERY BEDDING SET
Woodland Girl Crib Bedding Set
WHERE TO FIND | PINK FLORAL NURSERY BEDDING SET
Woodland Nursery Sheets
Next, check out these cute crib sheets that fit your theme.
Woodland Theme Nursery Crib Sheets
WHERE TO FIND | FOREST CRIB SHEETS
Enchanted Meadow Crib Sheets
WHERE TO FIND | ANIMAL MEADOW NURSERY SHEETS
Woodland Nursery Theme Blankets
If you’re looking for a custom blanket for your baby’s nursery, find out my top picks below.
Boy Custom Nursery Baby Blanket
WHERE TO FIND | PERSONALIZED ADVENTURE AWAITS BLANKET
Girl Woodland Baby Blanket
WHERE TO FIND | CUSTOM FOREST BABY ANIMAL BLANKET
12 | Go Rustic
IMAGE SOURCE | NEST.OUT.WEST
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.
Pine Tree Forest Painting
WHERE TO FIND | TREE SILHOUETTE ART
Bison Custom Name Sign
WHERE TO FIND | BUFFALO SIGN
Rustic Woodland Wall Art
WHERE TO FIND | DEER, BEAR, MOOSE, DIGITAL PRINT
Bear Nursery Sign
WHERE TO FIND | CUSTOM BEAR NAME SIGN
13 | Keep it Cozy
IMAGE SOURCE | CLARALOO
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.
Woodland Bear Rug
WHERE TO FIND | MINKY BROWN BEAR RUG
Girl Bear Rug
WHERE TO FIND | GRIZZLY BEAR RUG WITH PINK BOW
14 | Get a Custom Nursery Sign
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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.
Personalized Tree Pattern Baby Name Sign
WHERE TO FIND | ROUND TREE NAME SIGN
Pink Mountain Nursery Sign
WHERE TO FIND | CUSTOM BABY GIRL MOUNTAIN SIGN
Personalized Rustic Baby Name Sign
WHERE TO FIND | CUSTOM DEER AND MOUNTAIN SIGN
Round Custom Baby Girl Sign
WHERE TO FIND | GIRL BABY ANIMAL SIGN
15 | Find Woodland Themed Storage
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Why not add that Woodland nursery theme to every aspect of the room including the storage?
Woodland Nursery Storage
Check out below my favorite storage solutions for your nursery that would fit perfectly with your theme.
Fox Storage Baskets with Lid
WHERE TO FIND | TWO FOX BASKETS
Tree Stump Storage Baskets
WHERE TO FIND | SET OF 3 TREE STORAGE BASKETS
Tree Toy Storage Container
WHERE TO FIND | TREE STUMP WITH LID
Tree Laundry Basket
WHERE TO FIND | LAUNDRY BASKET WITH TREES
16 | Keep it Natural
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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.
Black and White Woodland Animal Pillows
WHERE TO FIND | HANDMADE ANIMAL PILLOWS
Orange Fox Felt Pillow
WHERE TO FIND | FOX PILLOW
Personalized Bear Nursery Pillow
WHERE TO FIND | CUSTOM BEAR PILLOW
Sleeping Fawn Pillow
WHERE TO FIND | DEER FAWN PILLOW
18 | Bring the Outdoors In
IMAGE SOURCE | LOOMWELL | KIERADEARA
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.
19 | Find the Perfect Mobile
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Adding a mobile for your baby gives the nursery a whimsical feel. Find a mobile with trees and animals to bring the woodland theme to life.
Woodland Nursery Mobile
Check out my favorite mobiles below that would go perfect with your theme.
Woodland Animal Crib Mobile
WHERE TO FIND | ANIMAL MOBILE
Nature Crib Mobile
WHERE TO FIND | PINECONE MOBILE
20 | Surround Her with a Whimsical Forest
IMAGE SOURCE | DREAM OF HOME
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.
Playful Watercolor Forest Wallpaper
WHERE TO FIND | BEAR, DEER AND RABBIT WALLPAPER
21 | Find a Woodland Lamp
Another fun touch to your baby’s nursery is to find that perfect lamp to fit the theme.
Woodland Nursery Lamp
Below check out some adorable lamps that I found that would fit the theme perfectly.
Woodland Animal Table Lamp
WHERE TO FIND | FOREST NURSERY LAMP
Forest Animal Nursery Lamp
WHERE TO FIND | BEAR NURSERY LAMP
Forest and Mountains Nursery Lamp
WHERE TO FIND | PINE TREE TABLE LAMP
Deer and Forest Animals Lamp
WHERE TO FIND | WOODLAND ANIMAL LAMP
22 | Add Some Playful Touches
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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.
Foam Ball Pit for Babies
WHERE TO FIND | BALL PIT MORE COLORS
Teepee Shelving Unit
WHERE TO FIND | TEEPEE BOOKSHELF
23 | Create a Rustic Reclaimed Wood Wall
IMAGE SOURCE | HOMESWEETLAKEHOUSE
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.
Peel & Sticks Reclaimed Wood Planks
WHERE TO FIND | PEEL & STICK WOOD PLANKS
These are easy to install peel and stick wall planks. They come in a ton of different wood colors as well.
24 | Add Some Shelving
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Adding wall shelving is a great way to add a little storage and more space for your nursery themed décor.
Woodland Nursery Shelving
Here are my top picks for wall shelves for your nursery.
Mountain Floating Shelves for Wall
WHERE TO FIND | MOUNTAIN SHELVES
Rustic Wood Mountain Wall Shelves
WHERE TO FIND | SET OF 2 MOUNTAIN WALL SHELVES
25 | Create a Focal Point with Wallpaper and Shiplap
IMAGE SOURCE | COURTNEY_MEDENDORP
The partial shiplap wall and wallpaper is a combination that you might want to copy. This creates a dramatic focal point in this baby boy nursery.
Animal Woodland Wallpaper
Check out this animal nursery wallpaper below.
Hand Drawn Animals Removable Wallpaper
WHERE TO FIND | ANIMAL WALLPAPER AVAILABLE IN MORE COLORS
26 | Add a Teepee
IMAGE SOURCE | THEWALLSHOUSE
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.
Tan Nursery Teepee Play Tent
WHERE TO FIND | TEEPEE PLAY TENT
Black and White Striped Teepee
WHERE TO FIND | STRIPED PLAY TEEPEE TENT
27 | Go Girly
IMAGE SOURCE | CLARALOO
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.
Girl Baby Animal Artwork
WHERE TO FIND | GIRL NURSERY ARTWORK
Girl Woodland Animal Wall Art Set
WHERE TO FIND | ANIMAL WALL DÉCOR FOR GIRLS NURSERY
Navy & Blush Wall Art for Girls Nursery
WHERE TO FIND | LET HER SLEEP FOR WHEN SHE WAKES, SHE WILL MOVE MOUNTAINS
28 | Create a Mini Man Cave
If you’re having a boy, you can add those little touches just for a boy’s nursery.
Woodland Nursery Boy
For the boy mamas, here’s some décor just for your little guy.
Blue Boy Nursery Prints
WHERE TO FIND | SET OF SIX DIGITAL PRINTS FOR LITTLE MAN CAVE
Mountains Nursery Wall Art
WHERE TO FIND | BABY NAME MOUNTAINS ART
Set of 3 Nursery Wall Art
WHERE TO FIND | BE BRAVE, STAY TRONG, DREAM BIG WALL DECOR
29 | Surround Your Baby with Mountains
IMAGE SOURCE | THETRENDYDESIGNMOM
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.
Mountain Peel and Stick Wallpaper
IMAGE SOURCE | BLUE MOUNTAIN MURAL WALLPAPER
30 | Choose One Thing
IMAGE SOURCE | BLESSERHOUSE
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.
Woodland Alphabet Wall Hanging
WHERE TO FIND | ANIMAL ALPHABET WALL DECOR
Metal Animal Wall Art
WHERE TO FIND | FOX, BEAR AND WOLF WALL ART
Nursery Sign with Bear
WHERE TO FIND | BEAR WALL SIGN
Arrow Wall Decor
WHERE TO FIND | SET OF 3 WOODEN ARROWS
Baby Woodland Animal Wall Art
WHERE TO FIND | BABY ANIMAL ART
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.
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