There's no time like the present to breed understated taste, and there's no reason a baby's room should be any less stylish than the rest of the house!
Any baby is sure to love sophisticated decor just as much as they would if you'd gone the colourful and cute route. These chic nurseries are sure to provide inspiration.
Go with grey
Grey is a chic alternative to the bold blues and reds and pretty pastels we're used to seeing. Pair grey with a wide yellow stripe and it's anything but boring - especially when the room has extra-cool furnishings and a flower rug to soften any hard edges. Grey paired with pink or red is also a winning colour combo that works just as well in a nursery as it does in the rest of the house.
Employ an Eames
If you want to add a sophisticated edge to the nursery, look no further than an Eames rocking chair. Being able to rock the baby to sleep while seated is just a bonus.
Pale grey, white and light natural timber dominate in this room, but it works beautifully as a baby room with a few key elements: the Eames chair (of course) adds upmarket style, the oversized light fitting adds a focal point, and as you'll see in the next photo of the same room, simple silhouettes add just enough interest to make it adorable.
Use wallpaper well
Subtle tones are so soothing on the eyes – isn't that the kind of environment we should strive for to more easily lull baby off to sleep? Just because soft beige and white are the only tones that come into play in this room doesn't make it any less fun thanks to the starry wallpaper and framed bunny print … even if the bunny does have her back to us.
The 'Baby Elephant Walk' wallpaper in this nursery is cute, but in an oh-so subtle way, and wallpaper in the same tones has made its way up onto the ceiling, too. The texture and detail come together in a way that doesn't feel forced and there's little need for the use of bright colours – it's lovely just as it is.
TIP: If you've decorated the room using neutral colours, display select items on stylish shelving to add small dollops of colour and personality to the room.
Don't overdo it
Leaving the walls white means the room can easily adapt as your child grows.
More beautiful photos of white nurseries
A few simple details and splashes of delicate colour are enough to create tasteful surrounds that are easy on the eyes.
Put framed pictures to work
Bright pictures of animals, cars, dolls and fairies have their place, but thinking outside the square can bring in some refined style. Frame geometric prints …
… set simple silhouettes against a chevron backdrop …
… or opt for a reverse silhouette. The framed prints in this room make it playful without being overly babyish.
Framed quotes can also be an inspiring choice. This nursery has a 'world traveller' theme.
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Dazzle with lovely lighting
Lighting is a simple but effective way of setting the tone in any nursery. With its earthy tones and graceful lines, this Malibu chandelier could work just as well in a smart living room. It complements the soft tones of this elegant nursery nicely, and gives the space a more worldy feel.
Just as glass chandeliers add elegance to dining rooms, living areas, bedrooms and even bathrooms, the same is true in a nursery - see one great example here.
By Houzz
