Neutral nursery ideas for a soothing serene space
Whether you've got a little one on the way and don't want to find out the sex beforehand, or perhaps you just prefer the calming nature of pared-back hues, a neutral scheme will lend a timeless touch to any nursery.
It's no secret that subtle neutrals are in (we all love the quiet luxury look) and the popularity of warm neutrals adds a lovely depth and character to a room. A neutral nursery will mean you won't need to keep repainting your child's room when styles and trends change. Instead, a neutral backdrop will allow you to simply switch out accessories and change accent colours when you fancy a refresh.
Naturally, a neutral nursery is one of the best ways to keep the room soothing and serene while still creating visual interest. Here are a few ideas to consider.
Layering neutrals
Why choose one paint colour when you can choose three? The combination of white and grey, with a solid block of pale green, not only adds definition to this room but helps to zone the shelf area with the addition of a muted ochre line.
Warm neutrals and beiges wrapped around a nursery on their own can feel a little pedestrian. To banish the bland, it’s a good idea to layer a few neutrals together – add some subtle pops of delicate colour and bring some texture through furnishings and accessories.
Colour blocking with yellow
When adding playfulness to a space, introducing some considered colour goes a long way – especially in a nursery where you'll naturally want to infuse some energy. Colour blocking with punchy shades, such as this saffron yellow, will give just enough bite to a more subtle backdrop.
Yellow is a colour associated with happiness and fun, however, it's important to choose a shade of yellow that is not too bright or stimulating for your young child. A dark shade of yellow will provide the perfect pop of colour for your little one’s room.
Create a woodland landscape
Create a woodland-inspired landscape in your baby's nursery with patterned wallpaper. To achieve a soothing, natural look, choose a design that's brimming with woodland creatures and leafy motifs. Ground the scheme with wooden accents, white furniture and grey soft furnishings.
Elongate ceiling height with stripes
Vertical stripes naturally guide our eyes upwards, rather than across, creating the illusion of height. Striped wallpaper or painted stripes on a wall will elongate the ceiling height and make the room feel bright and airy.
Embracing stripes in neutral yellow shades is a great way to add some much-needed warmth, as proven here.
White walls with colourful dots
Neutral doesn't have to mean plain. Break up a bland wall by setting colourful dots against a neutral white background. Mini pops of colour will help to brighten the room, adding a hint of playfulness while ensuring the look remains clean and crisp.
For precision, we'd recommend using pre-made wall stickers which simply peel back and stick straight onto the wall. Alternatively, try painting the polka dots on the wall using a round sponge.
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