CircleBumpCheckedFilledMedicalBookmarkBookmarkTickBookmarkAddCheckBoxCheckBoxFilled

Design Inspo: 23 Amazing Gender-Neutral Nurseries

Forget pink and blue. We've rounded up the most stylish gender-neutral nurseries to get your creative juices going.
save article
profile picture of Ashlee Neuman
By Ashlee Neuman, Content Director
Updated July 5, 2018
Gender neutral baby nursery black and white theme with stars on the walls
23 slides

Designing the nursery is one of the most exciting parts of prepping for baby’s arrival—but it’s easy to get stuck in a rut when faced with exclusively pink or blue options. These days, moms are moving away from gendered decor and simply embracing good design. From bright colors to bold patterns and whimsical wall decals, here are some of the trendiest gender-neutral nursery rooms around—and they’re ripe for plucking ideas from.

1

Light and Lovely

“This nursery is my happy place,” this mom-to-be says of the space she’s designed for her child. “The second I walk into this little bedroom I feel so much peace and light. Like baby’s little spirit is already here.”

2

Gorgeous in Gray

A gray palette is a great backdrop for any gender-neutral nursery. Add a pop of color and some bold, graphic accents and you’ve got yourself a stunning baby room.

3

Lions and Tigers and Dinos, Oh My

The contrast of bright white and bursting colors is sure to capture baby’s attention—and some animal decor will steal baby’s heart.

4

Decals for Days

A fun way to give a neutral nursery more pep is to incorporate graphic wallpapers and wall decals—they can help define the space and add energetic prints to the mix.

5

Jungle Paradise

“I’m a planner, so I wanted to get a head start on the nursery before the gender was revealed. I also knew that I wasn’t a fan of an everything-pink or everything-blue nursery. It’s just so predictable, so I decided gender neutral was the way to go,” this expectant mom says. “My first item I bought was the giraffe at just 5 weeks pregnant. It was one of those things that you see and just HAVE to have immediately! So the theme was surrounded around my impulsive purchase and everything fell into place after that.”

6
Image: Chells

That’s Our Jam

Clean, sleek lines and a gray-and-white color scheme lend a contemporary vibe and make for one cool gender-neutral nursery.  

7

Small but Sweet

There are plenty of design tricks for creating a small nursery room fit for a girl or boy. Vertical elements, like a ladder and floor-to-ceiling beading, help draw the eye up, and light, neutral colors keep the space feeling airy and non-gender specific.

8
Image: Michele

Black and White and Cute All Over

A gender-neutral nursery with black and white decor won’t just win over every adult who walks in—it’ll be super eye-catching for your newborn (who in the beginning will see black and white and high-contrast colors best).

9

Go for Bold

“We wanted a gender-neutral room that didn’t necessarily look like a baby’s room—rather, an extension of the rest of our home’s aesthetic,” the mom-to-be says. “When we went to Rome for our honeymoon, we picked up a colorful Italian alphabet poster knowing we would one day hang it on the wall of our nursery. It’s the little details like this that slowly started to make this room come together. We also used several pieces we already owned to help the room feel less juvenile. By doing this, we now have pieces that can grow with the baby as this room transitions into a ‘big kid’ room.”

10

Newly Minted

Soft, textured rugs paired with a pastel painted pattern wall is a perfect gender-neutral look for baby’s room.

11

Fully Saturated

Designing a gender-neutral nursery doesn’t mean you have to shy away from color! If you’re after a bright, fun baby’s room, a richly colored crib is just the statement piece you need.

12

Au Naturel

Natural woods and a flash of greenery stand out in this Southwest-inspired nursery. “The rug was the first piece sourced for the space and provided the inspiration for the whole room,” this mama says. “I love nurseries that are a bit outside of the norm, and this one with its earthy, boho vibe is no different.”

13

Eclectic Elements

“My husband and I believe in breaking gender stereotypes, so we chose not to find out the sex of our baby beforehand,” this expectant mom says. “Most of the gender-neutral nursery inspiration out there is black and white, but I knew I wanted to create a colorful and stimulating room full of whimsy and make-believe. I pulled colors from three art prints by a fave artist, Cat Lee, added a hand drawn ‘wallpaper’ to one accent wall and filled the room with treasures from our travels, my thrifting adventures and from my own childhood. This is my favorite room in the house.”

14

Green with Envy

This deep teal green is a gorgeous color for a gender-neutral nursery—but what makes it really pop is that crisp white crib. Swoon.

15

Forest Friends

“I’ve always wanted to wait until the birth to find out the gender of our children, so creating a gender-neutral nursery was an easy decision,” this mom-to-be explains. “We were inspired by our dog who looks like a fox and went with a woodland theme. I really wanted an accent wall, which to this day is my favorite part of the nursery. It’s a very colorful, inviting room that I think either gender would enjoy!”

16

Serenity Now

“The space was designed based off the light, bright style we have throughout our home,” this mama says. “We only purchased pieces that spoke to my heart that fit within our vision of woven textures, pale woods, whites, cremes, animals and greenery.”

17

All in the Details

The day after baby was born, these parents had close-up photos taken in the hospital to hang above the crib—perfect for personalizing this gender-neutral nursery.

18

Patterns Aplenty

When your gender-neutral nursery has an all black-and-white palette, you’ve got ample room with play with pattern. Whether it’s your rug, crib sheet, changing pad or throw pillows—or all of the above—why not go big with bold, geometric prints?

19
Image: The Modern Mere

Orange You Glad You Went Gender-Neutral?

“The crib sheet really started my entire vision for this room,” this mama explains. “I loved the vibrancy of the orange against the green and decided we should choose a bold, gender-neutral color for the walls to really make it pop.”

20

Monochrome Magic

Proof that an all-gray color scheme can still have tons of character. What little boy or girl wouldn’t love those cute, cuddly creatures?

21
Image: Steph

Woodland Wonder

With beautiful, natural woods and sweet woodland creatures, who wouldn’t want to camp out in this gender-neutral nursery?

22

In the Navy

“We didn’t find out the baby’s sex before she was born, so I wanted a neutral space,” this mom says. “We usually see grey or yellow for gender-neutral spaces and I wanted to do something different. This room shows that navy blue isn’t just for boys!”

23

Dream Come True

“The entire space was based on black and off-white, but we wanted to keep the overall feel light and airy with lots of natural wood touches,” this mama-to-be explains. “Stars always feel fitting for a kids room. This space is set up to be a dreamy place to sleep but also a perfect place to play.”

Updated July 2018

Plus, more from The Bump:

The Ultimate Nursery Decorating Checklist

12 Adorable DIY Nursery Decor Crafts

11 Hacks for Designing a Small Nursery

save article
ADVERTISEMENT

Next on Your Reading List

mom and baby in nursery room
6 Hottest Nursery Trends to Look Out for in 2024
By Nehal Aggarwal
pregnant woman choosing paint color for nursery walls
Six of 2024's Hottest Colors to Incorporate Into Baby’s Nursery
By Wyndi Kappes
pregnant woman holding baby mobile decorating baby nursery
This Year’s Top Baby and Nursery Trends, According to Etsy
By Wyndi Kappes
ADVERTISEMENT
Nursery Furniture Hero
Where to Buy Nursery Furniture for Every Budget
By Martina Garvey
lindsay lohan nestig collaboration
Lindsay Lohan Shows Off Her Serene Ocean-Inspired Nursery
By Wyndi Kappes
ireland baldwin's fruit themed baby nursery
Ireland Baldwin Shares Her Unique Fruit-Themed Nursery
By Wyndi Kappes
etsy 2023 trend predictions
Etsy's 2023 Trend Predictions for Kid's Toys and Décor
By Wyndi Kappes
ADVERTISEMENT
where to shop for nursery decor
9 Best Places to Shop for Adorable Nursery Decor
By Danielle Halibey
joanna gaines inspired nursery
These Nurseries Could Have Been Designed by Joanna Gaines Herself
By Sarah Hooper
The brand parachute launches baby nursery collection.
Parachute Just Launched Its New Baby Collection—and It's One Not to Miss
By Nehal Aggarwal
ADVERTISEMENT
West Elm launches children's nursery furniture line.
Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Relaunch of West Elm Kids
By Nehal Aggarwal
gray and teal nursery
The Ultimate Nursery Decorating Checklist
By Celia Shatzman
baby nursery room with white crib
Your Checklist for the Perfect Nursery
By Joanne Chen
ADVERTISEMENT
Before and after nursery
Short on Space? This NYC Nursery Is the Ultimate Inspiration
By Anisa Arsenault
baby nursery with a medium hued wooden crib and blanket draped over the side
9 Foolproof Nursery Tips From Experts to Help You Design With Ease
By Lisa Janvrin
Nursery Inspiration: Into the Woods
Nursery Inspiration: Into the Woods
By Julia Wang
10 Secrets for Getting the Nursery of Your Dreams
10 Secrets for Getting the Nursery of Your Dreams
By Shannon Guyton
ADVERTISEMENT
upscale baby boy nursery with green accent wall
46 Baby Boy Nursery Ideas for the Baby Room of Your Dreams
By Christine Cordova
singer katy perry gives nursery tour
Katy Perry Gives an Inside Look at Her Baby Girl’s Nursery
By Nehal Aggarwal
Zodiac Signs
What Your Nursery Paint Colors Should Be, Based on Baby’s Zodiac Sign
By Samantha Bowers
ADVERTISEMENT
Article removed.
Article removed.
Name added. View Your List