Best Nursery Wall Decor Ideas

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Give your child a beautiful space where they can learn and grow. Nursery décor is essential in forming your baby’s early years. You can easily create a space that’s both stylish and practical with a few simple techniques. One way to elevate your nursery in a way that’s kid-friendly and clutter-free is hanging a piece of vibrant wall art. Explore the top trending styles, and learn how to perfectly incorporate wall décor into your nursery. We’ve put together expert tips to ensure your nursery is both current and conducive to your child’s upbringing.

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Girl, Boy, & Neutral Nursery Decor

Nursery Décor: Shapes & Layouts

Nursery Wall Art: Size Guide

Boho Nursery Wall Décor

Nursery Décor: Color Schemes

More Kid-Friendly Decorating Ideas

Girl, Boy, & Neutral Nursery Décor

Many parents choose to decorate their nursery based on gender, but that’s no longer a must! In fact, there are plenty of gender-neutral décor ideas that look stunning in a contemporary children’s space. If you do want to base your décor on gender, consider unconventional décor ideas. For example, encourage your daughter with intellectually stimulating prints about space or the sparkling sea. You can balance feminine details like lace, plush textiles, and fairytale themes with educational décor for a modern take on a girly bedroom. For your son, consider fostering a fascination for animals or the great outdoors. Nature prints pair beautifully with colors like navy blue and sage green.

Educational & Inclusive

If you’re leaning more towards a nongendered space, check out our complete guide to gender-neutral nursery décor. Here is an excerpt to get you started:

“While boys are free to play with princesses and girls can build robots, it’s tough to know what your child will connect with when they’re just an infant. Fill their nursery with toys that allow them to explore their developing identity and preferences. Educational toys are a great option because they expand your baby’s mind and don’t promote specific gender roles. Choose items like stacking cups, building blocks, and baby musical instruments. Mobiles and baby gyms are also mentally stimulating for your child.”

Expert Tips

ElephantStock's interior design expert Elimar Lobo Sáenz gives a few tips on how to curate a gender-neutral space:

"Gender neutral décor and color schemes have significantly grown in popularity. Consider earthy shades of sand and gray, as well as pretty pastel hues. You can also go with a sleek, monochromatic space with some splashes of color."

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Nursery Décor: Shapes & Layouts

As we mentioned before, wall art is the perfect way to add visual dimension to your nursery without taking up space. Determine which wall art shape and layout will best fit your interior aesthetic with these versatile options:

For a traditional home: The Single-Panel Rectangle or Single-Panel Square

A classic print for small spaces: The Single-Panel Vertical Canvas or the Single-Panel Panoramic Canvas

Modern, bold, and playful: The Triptych Tri-Panel Canvas or the Symmetrical Five-Panel Canvas

An ultra-trendy take: The Split Two-Piece Canvas or the Four-Panel “Wave” Canvas

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Nursery Wall Art: Size Guide

Even though your baby might not be old enough to appreciate the proportions of a well-designed room, it’s still an essential part of a stylish space. Make sure your wall décor is the right size for the respective wall. Follow these tips from our Ultimate Wall Art Size Guide to ensure a balanced look:

“Your wall art should take up about 60% to 75% of the available empty wall space; the portion not covered by moldings or furniture. Measure the height and width of the wall. After you have your measurements, multiply the measurements by both 0.6 and 0.75. As a result, you will get the range of canvas print sizes to suit the space.

Wall art that you want to hang over furniture, such as a crib or a couch, should be between 2/3 and 3/4 of the furniture's width. To measure the ideal art size above your furniture, consider this example: If your couch is 6 feet wide, multiply it by 0.66 and 0.75. You would need a canvas between 3.96 feet and 4.5 feet wide to fit impressively above the couch.”

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Boho Nursery Wall Décor

If you’re trying to decide on a cohesive theme for your nursery, consider an adventurous, free-spirited approach. Boho style is all about embracing organic details and a relaxed atmosphere. Not only is it ultra-trendy, but it’s perfect for promoting a desire to explore and connect with the natural world. Play with textures like cotton, wool, and wicker. Texture is a great way to add kid-friendly stimulation to your space.

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Nursery Décor: Color Schemes

There are plenty of exciting colors that are trending for 2022. Green is one of the top trending tones, and it’s a perfect shade for your child’s nursery because it is reminiscent of the great outdoors.

Pink Wall Décor

Variations of pink and purple like fuchsia and mauve are also hot in the world of design. Don’t be afraid to mix and match colors, especially in a playful space like a nursery. As long as you have a piece of wall art that ties all of your colors together, you can ensure a cohesive look.

Expert Tips

Our resident design pro Elimar Lobo Sáenz shares her tips for creating a timeless color scheme in your child’s bedroom that won’t go out of style:

“Starting with a neutral color scheme will allow you the freedom to customize your space as your taste and your child’s interests change. A neutral base will let you incorporate the ever-changing “color of the moment,” and swap out your accent shade as trends come and go. Make sure to select an eggshell, satin, or gloss finish for the walls, as they are much easier to wipe down and keep clean when you have a tiny tot crawling around. “

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More Kid-Friendly Decorating Ideas

Create a nursery you’re proud of with designer tips that both you and your baby will love. If your child is past the infant stage, we also have a comprehensive article on children’s bedroom décor. Looking to spruce up your playroom? We’ve got your back! Round out your decorating knowledge with these educational (and stylish!) playroom ideas.