Nursery

The nursery is a sanctuary for both baby and parents—a gentle space designed to support infant development while making nighttime caregiving as manageable as possible. Beyond the crib, the nursery must accommodate feeding, diaper changes, soothing, and storage for the enormous quantity of items babies require. Designing a nursery means balancing safety requirements with aesthetic preferences, planning for functionality during sleep-deprived hours, and creating an environment that promotes infant calm and sleep. The best nurseries feel serene and timeless, avoiding trends that date quickly and selecting elements that can transition to a toddler room.

Key Design Considerations

✓Safety compliance for crib and furniture placement
✓Blackout capability for daytime naps
✓Temperature and air quality control
✓Easy-clean surfaces for inevitable messes
✓Night feeding and changing convenience
✓Sound machine or noise reduction

Layout Tips

Position the crib away from windows, cords, and wall decorations that could fall. Place the changing table near the crib for efficient nighttime changes. Position a comfortable rocker or glider where you can see the crib. Leave floor space for tummy time and play as baby grows.

Lighting Recommendations

Install dimmers on all lighting for middle-of-night feeds. A small nightlight provides visibility without full waking. A dedicated nursing lamp beside the rocker allows reading during feeds. Avoid overhead lights directly above the changing table that shine in baby's eyes.

Storage Ideas

A dresser can serve as changing table with a topper. Organize by diaper sizes and rotate stock. Hanging closet organizers maximize vertical space. A dedicated nursing station basket holds essentials. Cube storage grows with the child into toy storage.

Popular Features for Nursery

Comfortable glider or rocker

Efficient changing station

Blackout curtains or shades

Sound machine

Baby monitor compatible layout

Recommended Design Styles

These design styles work particularly well for nursery spaces:

Scandinavian Modern Bohemian Traditional Whimsical Minimalist Organic Modern

💡 Pro Tip

Design the nursery for exhausted parents, not Instagram. The rocker should be comfortable for extended sits. The changing table should be ergonomically positioned. Light switches should be reachable from the glider. Everything you need for nighttime feeds and changes should be within arm's reach of where you sit.