Are you expecting a little one or just want some inspiration for your small nursery? Look no further with the best small nursery ideas that will make the most out of your small space! Designing a tiny nursery can be a challenge especially with all the baby gadgets and furniture you need with a newborn! Whether you’re preparing for a new baby or looking to make the most out of your current nurseries space, our 23 small nursery ideas will inspire you.
As the owner of a 1,200 square foot home, I totally understand how hard it is to come with space for your newborn without sacrificing style. Most of the nursery inspiration I found online was for larger homes styled by designers with a higher budget. I was determined to find the best small nursery ideas that were both affordable and stylish!
From clever storage solutions to small nursery decor, we have for you a plethora of ideas that prove small spaces can still be special for your baby. If you live in a tiny, small home, small apartment, or just want some inspiration this is the perfect blog post for you!
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What are the best small nursery ideas?
Before you decide on your small nurseries theme, you must first plan the layout of your small nursery. Consider the furniture you may have or want in your nursery and the best way to position it to get the most out of your space.
We love this small nursery design idea because it shows the perfect placement for your essential baby furniture.
NURSERY FURNITURE YOU MAY NEED:
- CRIB
- CHANGING TABLE OR DRESSER
- GLIDER OR ROCKER
- TOY STORAGE
SMALL NURSERY DECOR ITEMS TO CONSIDER:
- Blankets
- Rugs
- Shelving
- Baskets
- Curtains
1. Small Nursery Ideas Twins
How cute is this small nursery idea for twins! Fit two cribs side by side and decorate them with a cute mobile and cozy bedding. Keep the decor and furniture minimal to prevent the room from becoming too crowded.
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2. Small Baby Room Organization Idea
Keep your small nursery tidy with this organization rack from Amazon. Hide any socks, bows, swaddles, etc in baskets on the shelves and hang cute clothing pieces on the rack. This floating organizer will free up some extra space in your closet and also serve as an opportunity for more decor items.
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3. Small Nursery Ideas Boy
We adore this small baby boy nursery idea! This narrow nursery has plenty of storage space with the dresser on one wall and toy storage on the opposite wall. We love how they added wall decals to the ceiling to draw visual interest upward which make the ceilings feel taller.
TIP: Always hang your curtains 4 to 6 inches higher than your window frame to make the ceilings appear taller in your small room.
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4. Small Nursery Ideas Girl
Create a girly pink accent wall in your baby girls nursery! Add a custom sign with your baby’s name to make the room feel both special and decorative. We love that the room feels very girly and pink but still feels neutral. For a unique pop of color, consider painting the ceiling in the room pink and leaving the walls a neutral color.
BEST PINK PAINT COLORS:
- BEHR ROSE WATER
- MELTED ICE CREAM BENJAMIN MOORE
- FARROW AND BALL PINK GROUND
- MALTED MILK SHERWIN WILLIAMS
- BEHR SWEET PASTEL
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How sweet is this pink washable Persian rug for your baby girl’s nursery. We are obsessed with the vintage touch this area rug can add to your nursery while also looking modern and sleek. The best part is this rug is machine washable so you don’t have to worry about stains, spills or any mess!
5. Small Nursery Ideas Neutral
If you like a cozy and neutral aesthetic in your home, then this is the nursery for you. Keeping the paint color and decor in your small nursery light and bright makes the room feel airy and open.
BEST NEUTRAL NURSERY PAINT COLORS:
- WHITE DOVE BENJAMIN MOORE
- SWISS COFFEE BENJAMIN MOORE
- CHANTILY LACE BENJAMIN MOORE
- ZURICH WHITE SHERWIN WILLIAMS
- AGREEABLE GRAY SHERWIN WILLIAMS
- CREAMY SHERWIN WILLIAMS
- PURE WHITE SHERWIN WILLIAMS
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6. Small Baby Room Organization
Get organized in your nursery by adding an over the door organizer in your baby’s closet. Baby clothing and baby items are small enough that they can be rolled up easily into these organizers. Add plastic cubbies under the clothing rack in the closet for added storage especially while your child’s clothes are so small! Organize the clothing by season, size, color and more!
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7. Tiny Baby Room in Closet
If you have a very tiny space to create a nursery in such as a closet, make sure your decor and furniture are tiny too! Every single inch of a closet nursery counts so utilize the vertical space with shelving for baby clothing storage, diaper storage and all your gadgets!
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8. Animal Nursery Inspiration
This year more than ever we have noticed animal themed nurseries are very popular. An animal themed nursery is such a cute and easy theme that your baby will love even when they are a toddler. Add a basket with cute stuffed animals, hang animal prints on the walls and cute animal printed bedding.
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9. Farmhouse Nursery
We adore how neutral and simple this farmhouse nursery idea is! Add wood paneling or shiplap to the walls to create an accent wall in your nursery and also add dimension to the room.
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Choose this lightweight, flatwoven wool rug as a great area rug for. your small nursery. Its balanced geometric design is a calming piece for any baby’s room. We love this rug because it comes in a variety of colors and sizes and it is pet friendly!!!
10. Neutral Baby Room
This is one of the best small nursery ideas for the neutral baby in your life. Love the bright white furniture pieces that are mixed with greenery to bring warmth and life into the room. This nursery idea is gender neutral and can be easily created in any small room.
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Soften your bedroom or living room with this classic Moroccan-style rug. Made of durable synthetic material, it can hold up to wear and tear, and is appropriate for high traffic areas. We love this area rug because it can easily be used in other areas of your home other than the nursery.
11. Wallpaper Nursery Idea
How fun is this small twin nursery idea! The decor in this nursery is actually pretty basic even though the room looks so put together and fun. The key is achieving this look is adding a bold and colorful wallpaper to your nurseries walls.
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Check out this helpful video on how to install peel and stick wallpaper yourself!
13. Small Nursery Space in the Bedroom
If you are very tight on space and need to create a nursery area in your bedroom, this small nursery idea is for you. Create a nursery corner in your room that is dedicated for your baby. Keep the rest of your room very clean and simple in decor so that your space does not feel cluttered.
14. Sage Green Neutral Nursery
This sage neutral nursery idea is perfect if you are looking for a neutral pop of color that adds a calming element into the room. Consider creating an accent wall with paneling or trim and painting it sage green for a natural pop to the nursery.
BEST SAGE GREEN PAINT COLOR:
- BENJAMIN MOORE CHEYENNE GREEN
- BENJAMIN MOORE OCTOBER MIST
- FARROW AND BALL LICHEN
- BENJAMIN MOORE SAGE WISDOM
- BENJAMIN MOORE SILVER SAGE
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15. Small Apartment Nursery Idea
Just because you have a small apartment doesn’t mean that you can’t have the nursery of your dreams. Scale your furniture pieces down to make sure you have enough walking space for all the baby essentials. It is crucial to add shelving for added decor and storage opportunity.
16. Baby Changing Area Idea
We adore this cute gender neutral nursery idea for your small nursery! Avoid any bold patterns, furniture pieces and decorative items to achieve this look. Select creamy colored pieces and warm toned items to make the room feel cozy and inviting.
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With its stunning color scheme, this shag area rug elevates the vibe where ever it’s placed including your nursery. It has a versatile design promises to match with any type of nursery decor, contemporary, farmhouse, bohemian, or even modern!
17. Black Nursery Idea
The black accent wall in this small nursery idea is the perfect amount of black to make the nursery moody without feeling too dark. The key in making this small nursery still feel large with the black paint is only painting one wall dark. We suggest that your black paint be in a matte finish or eggshell finish to achieve this small nursery look.
BEST BLACK PAINT COLOR FOR YOUR NURSERY:
- BENJAMIN MOORE OYNX
- SHERWIN WILLIAMS IRON ORE
- SHERWIN WILLIAMS CAVIAR
- BENJAMIN MORE WROUGHT IRON
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How cute is this set of 3 alpaca prints! Hang these prints on your black accent wall in the nursery to break up the darkness in the room.
18. Closet Baby Changing Area
Create this closet changing station in your small nursery by removing your closet doors and finding a dresser that will fit perfectly in your closet. In this small nursery idea, they added cute wallpaper to make the closet feel less like a closet and more like a decorative part of the room. Don’t forget to utilize your space by adding shelves for extra storage and decor placement.
19. Simple Small Nursery Idea
Love this small nursery idea for a small bedroom! This is our personal favorite look in the lineup because it is so simple, budget friendly and customizable as your baby grows. The placement of the crib against the wall creates more playing room for baby and baby gadgets. We adore this cute and colorful book storage under the window that adds a fun element to the room.
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20. Office and Nursery Combination
Love this small nursery idea of creating a small nursery in another room. Consider spliiting your small home office in half for a nursery. If you work from home, consider creating a tiny nursery to attend to your baby in between zoom calls. When you are limited in space, utilize your closet space for extra space in the room.
21. Neutral Boy Nursery
This is one of the best small nursery ideas for the neutral baby boy in your life. The cozy beiges, browns and greens make the room feel calming and natural. The best part of this small nursery is the farmhouse plaid wallpaper that makes the room feel elevated.
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22. Gender Neutral Nursery Idea
Love this gender neutral nursery if you prefer a cool toned theme instead of a warm toned nursery. The key in making this nursery look elevated and larger is the high molding and wainscoting.
BEST GREY PAINT COLORS:
- BENJAMIN MOORE SHORELINE
- BENJAMIN MOORE CLASSIC GRAY
- BENJAMIN MOORE STONNINGTON GRAY
- BENJAMIN MOORE GRAY OWL
- BENJAMIN MOORE CHELSEA GRAY
23. Small Nursery Decor Idea
Transform a blank wall in your nursery into a cute, decorative and educational space for you baby. Swap out the books for each holiday and snuggle up during bedtime with a different book every night.
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These 23 small nursery ideas show that with creativity and planning you can make the most of your limited space. From clever storage solutions to the right paint colors, there are s many ways to create a cozy and cute nursery, no matter the size of your room. It’s all about adding your personal style and creating a loving environment for your baby. Whether you have a tiny corner for your baby or a small apartment bedroom to work with, these ideas can help you design the best nursery for your newborn.
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