45 Gender-Neutral Nursery Ideas and Themes Anyone Will Love

Gender-neutral nurseries give parents a way to design a baby room that fits their decor style or supports their plan to raise a genderless child. By leaving out the pink and blue symbols common at today's gender reveal parties, parents can avoid nursery clichés and create a personalized space.

These charming gender-neutral nursery ideas offer inspiration in a range of styles.

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Choose an Animal Theme

Earthy tones of brown and green will make a gender-neutral nursery feel both timeless and modern. Animal-themed wallpaper and decor is a safe bet for those who want to create a cozy space.

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Color Block the Walls

Decorate the walls of your nursery with bold color blocking in sherbet hues of orange, yellow, green, and blue. The inviting mix of geometric shapes and colors is reminiscent of midcentury modern design.

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Blend Soft Neutrals

Choosing a neutral color palette for a shared room is a smart move. Coordinate finishes on walls and furniture like bed frames, cribs, and changing table dressers for a cohesive feel.

Advantages of a Gender-Neutral Nursery

If you plan on having more kids, keeping things gender-neutral will make it easier for you to reuse and repurpose furnishings and decor. It will make outfitting the nursery both more sustainable and less of a project the next time around.

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Lay Down a Fluffy Rug

Layer a large area rug or carpeting with a fluffy real or faux sheepskin rug. This will add texture and create a soft place to land during playtime.

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Stick to Black-and-White

Choose a black-and-white palette for a contemporary look that will fit in with the rest of your decor. Add texture with wood paneling, graphic wall art, and layered rugs.

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Include Whimsical Lighting

Add charm to a gender-neutral nursery with whimsical accent lighting. This space features a multicolored ball light garland draped behind the bed, and a cloud-shaped wall light that floats on the wall.

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Mix In Vintage Pieces

Mix old and new furniture and decor to create a timeless feel. Eclectic pieces like a vintage rocking chair, thrift store art, and a hot air balloon chandelier add whimsy to the space.

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Favor Nature-Themed Decor

Add drama to your nursery with a nature-themed wallpaper mural. The highlight of this serene space is an accent wall of a cloudy sky that creates a dreamy feel.

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Brighten With Metallics

Warm up a neutral-toned nursery with gold-toned metallic finishes. A large arched brass floor lamp brightens this space.

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Invest in Heirloom Seating

While it can be tempting to think of baby furniture as temporary, consider investing in pieces that will stand the test of time. In this space from Chango & Co., a Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman stands in for a gilder and will become an heirloom.

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Hang Large-Scale Photos

Hang a large-scale color photograph above the changing table to create a focal point. The friendly face of a long-haired bull will inevitably become a touchstone in this child's room.

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Paint Walls Green

Fresh pistachio green wall paint is an easy gender-neutral choice. Mix in additional shades of green with colorful wall decor and plants.

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Embrace a Tonal Look

Tonal shades of gray are soothing and gender-neutral. Pair with a light wood crib and flooring for a Scandi-style feel.

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Hang a Forest Wall Mural

Hang a wall mural of an enchanted forest to create an immersive and whimsical feel. The greens in the wallpaper complement neutral furnishings in this modern space.

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Hang Starry Wallpaper

Hang starry wallpaper to add pattern to a gender-neutral nursery. An oversized pattern will look modern and fresh.

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Sprinkle In Green Accents

Accent a gender-neutral nursery with soft greens as an alternative to blue. Complement with natural accents like leather drawer pulls and a rattan or wicker framed mirror to soften the space.

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Squeeze In Extra Seating

When designing a nursery, don't forget to make it comfortable for parents to spend time in, too. This space includes a comfy daybed to ensure that there is plenty of room for parents to relax and bond with baby.

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Opt for Neutral Accessories

Decorate a gender-neutral nursery with art, toys, and decor in neutral shades and natural materials. This will give the space a cohesive and timeless feel.

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Arrange a Gallery Wall

Decorate your gender-neutral space with a gallery wall . A series of color landscape photographs hanging in a neat row strike the right note in this serene space.

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Cover Walls in Shiplap

Complement a coastal or farmhouse decor scheme with white shiplap walls . Pair with wood and woven accents for a light and airy look.

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Layer Art and Wallpaper

Create an understated nursery accent wall with illustrated black-and-white wallpaper. Complement it with a round alphabet rug that is both decorative and educational.

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Add Arched Details

Soften the edges of a gender-neutral with arched and rounded decor details. Arched doors with oversized round wood knobs and a rounded side table make this space feel even cozier.

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Drape a Canopy Over the Crib

Canopy beds aren't just for girls. In this Swedish nursery, a soft gray canopy is draped over the corner crib to create a sweet and cozy focal point that embodies the romance of childhood.

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Display Toys on Open Shelves

Allow off-duty toys to double as decor by displaying them on open shelving. Paint the inside of shelves in a deeper shade to add dimension.

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Use Graphic Lines

Add movement and interest to nursery walls with black-and-white wallpaper with a graphic hand-drawn stripes. Layer it with a textural lion head made of hyacinth to keep watch over the crib.

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Energize With Bright Color

Energize a gender-neutral nursery with pops of vibrant color. In this twin's room , soft grays and whites are accented with a burnt orange play tent in the corner of the room.

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Install a Window Seat

Install a space-saving window seat that can turn into a kids' reading nook in years to come. Cover it with mismatched throw pillows that make it a comfortable place to perch.

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Suspend a Disco Ball

Don't be afraid to incorporate some kitsch to give a neutral space a lighthearted feel. A giant glittering disco ball hanging from the ceiling of this black-and-white nursery will make parents laugh and mesmerize the baby.

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Display Botanical Prints

Mix animal and nature themes by laying illustrated animal-themed wallpaper with a pair of botanical prints over the crib. Warm up the green-and-white palette with wood and woven accents.

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Embrace a Cosmic Motif

Choose wall art with a cosmic theme to decorate a gender-neutral space. In this contemporary nursery, a pair of moons hovering over the crib adds a note of wonder.

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Hang Multicolored Wallpaper

Hang multi-colored wallpaper to enliven an otherwise neutral nursery decorated with white and pale wood. Botanical-themed wallpaper gives this space a cheerful feel, and gold velvet drapes add coziness.

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Utilize Graphic Patterns

Choose wallpaper with a graphic pattern to create a dynamic feel. Black-and-white wallpaper in a cross pattern layered with a colorful framed print adds visual interest and won't look dated in a few years.

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Accent with Neon Yellow

Neon yellow accents add brightness to an all-white space. A bright sconce focuses the eye in this light-filled New York City nursery.

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Hang Industrial Pendants

Hang a pair of industrial pendant lights to add a vintage touch to a modern nursery. Or flank the crib with metal sconces on the wall.

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Mix and Match Patterns

Add interest to a room decorated in tonal shades of beige with a mix of patterns on the walls and window treatments. This space has a play on vertical and horizontal stripes that keeps the decor from feeling bland.

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Plant a Potted Tree

Anchor the corner of your nursery with a large potted olive tree—real or faux—to create feel-good vibes. A tall tree will draw the eye upward to make a smaller space feel more expansive.

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Hang Woven Wall Decor

Decorate the walls with soft textiles like a woven wall hanging. Pompoms, macrame, or a tapestry will add texture to a gender-neutral space.

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Send a Message With Word Art

Decorate a gender-neutral nursery with typographic or hand-drawn word art. A simple framed message adds a sweet touch to this stylish modern nursery.

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Use Bold Horizontal Stripes

Horizontal stripes make a space look wider. In this gender-neutral nursery, wide taupe-and-white stripes complement the weathered furniture and coastal style of the room/

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Try a Leaning Blanket Ladder

Anchor a leaning ladder against the wall to provide storage for extra blankets. choose a black ladder for a modern look.

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Pair Solids and Patterns

Pair neutral checkered wallpaper with solid color accents to add interest to a gender-neutral space. Paint a dresser in a shade of teal—a mix of green and blue—for an easy DIY makeover.

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Accent With Black

Black accents will add definition to a neutral space. This nursery has whimsical bird wallpaper and a black crib and changing table to contrast all the white and pale wood.

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Hang Neutral Curtains

Simple white tie-back curtains will make your gender-neutral nursery feel cozier while filtering light. Hang a multicolored ball garland in the window to add a note of color.

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Go For Statement Lighting

Create a focal point with statement lighting. An oversized bubble pendant light hangs in the center of the ceiling like a cloud formation.

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Use Midcentury Furniture

Midcentury modern furniture is timeless and gender-neutral. In this nursery, a rich wood changing table dresser adds warmth and can be used for years to come once the top is removed.

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