My Top 5 Nursery Designs for 2022 – Neutral and Organic Styles
On average, newborns can sleep for up to 19 hours a day—that’s a lot of time in the nursery! Once your baby is born you’ll have enough on your plate, so it makes sense to design your nursery ahead of time. You’ll be able to come home to a finished room and focus on making memories and bonding with your newborn.
Being in my second trimester, I’m in complete nesting mode and constantly looking for inspiration for my own nursery. It seems like the big trend this year is making your space eco-friendly. With that in mind, I’ve rounded up some of the top neutral and organic nursery design trends for this year!
Before we dive in, let’s cover some of the basics.
Choosing a nursery design
Deciding how you want your nursery to look like isn’t always easy. It can get fairly overwhelming scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram finding multiple different styles, setups and designs. These neutral and organic nursery designs are timeless and gender neutral to last you for many years as your baby grow old.
When trying to decide what your nursery should look like there are a few essential items to have ready to go. Make sure you have a running list of essential items before you commit to any design elements for your nursery. If you aren’t sure what you might need, you can refer to the list below:
- Crib
- Clothing storage
- Changing table
- Crib sheets
- Rocking chair or glider
- Hamper
- Baby monitor
Of course, you should always seek advice from close family and friends, as there are many more things you might want to include! Once you know which items you absolutely need, you can figure out how to fit them in with your design goals. Now for the fun part!
The best neutral and organic designs for your nursery
1. Work with natural textiles like linen and wool
Natural textiles are a great way to add an organic element to your nursery. Not only that but incorporating different textures create a stylish aesthetic in a minimalistic fashion. This natural white linen rocking chair is a perfect example of how you can incorporate the natural fabric trend in your new nursery.
When you’re keeping to a more neutral palette, don’t be afraid to use different shades of the same color. Experimenting with texture also creates a level of depth you wouldn’t otherwise achieve with neutral colors. So don’t be afraid of getting that knit pouf to rest your feet on if you already have linen and other materials in the room!
2. Create a cozy space with warm neutrals
A baby’s nursery is all about comfort, and there are ways to accomplish that vibe without fluffy blankets and pillows. For a more subtle effect, experiment with warm neutrals. This chestnut crib sheet is perfect for tying the whole room together and fits perfectly with lighter neutral elements.
It makes sense to have a bunch of crib sheets on hand, so this is the perfect item to use as a way of freshening up the space. Each time you do laundry you can introduce a different warm neutral. You’ll have the same comforting effect but a more refreshed feeling each time you walk into the room.
3. Decorate with stylish storage
One of the most efficient ways to decorate a room (and especially a nursery) is with storage solutions. Wooden boxes and woven baskets are a convenient solution for storing items like toys, changing station supplies, and other go-to items.
Depending on your space, you can opt for larger storage items to keep on the floor. Just try to make sure whatever storage item you choose is designed to stay open. You’ll regret it if you have to open a container every time you need to reach for something with a baby in your arms!
4. Turn baby books into art with display bookcases
If you’re keeping to a more neutral, minimalistic vibe, you might be hesitant to add any wall art or other types of décor. Instead of filling up the walls with items that aren’t useful, turn your children’s books into art with a display bookshelf.
As your baby gets older, you’ll notice this display will intrigue their natural sense of curiosity too!
5. Perk it up with plants
No organic nursery design would be complete without plants! Whether you choose to incorporate authentic or fake plants, you should consider adding plants to your nursery design plan.
If you opt to use real plants, you can always double-check with your doctor if there are any specific species to avoid. Spider plants and palms are a big favorite for many new moms.
Time to plan!
At the end of the day, the primary function of your nursery is to support the comfort of your baby. However, when you design your space with intention, you’ll be able to pour purpose into each element as you add them. Now that you have a better idea of this year’s trends, you can get to brainstorming while you wait for your little one to arrive!
If you haven’t made arrangements for a maternity or newborn photoshoot yet, contact me today so we can make this special time as memorable as possible! These images will be the perfect compliment to your already neutral and organic nursery design and will act as special art work pieces to complement the room where your baby will sleep.