Picking out colour schemes and the right nursery colour combination is a great way to prepare for your little one’s arrival. Both the baby and parents will, after all, spend a lot of time in the nursery and you’ll want it to be perfect.
There’s definitely a lot you can do when it comes to selecting nursery colour combinations – there’s the walls, accessories like the crib and curtains, wall patterns, decals, and so on. The colour scheme does not just apply to walls but also to all elements inside the nursery.
All of this may seem a bit intimidating at first, but don’t worry. With the right guidance, you will be able to select a theme that will be a delight for the baby and parents. We have curated this list of 8 nursery colour themes to help you achieve exactly that.
8 Colour Themes Specifically for Nurseries
1. Red and White with a Splash of Yellow (Or Blue)
White walls and furniture with red accessories like pillows, comforters or a sofa is a favourite colour scheme among parents. The white makes the nursery look spacious and cheerful while the red stands out as a strong contrast, adding a splash of colour that your baby will no doubt find exciting.
You can also throw in an item or two of another bright complementary colour, like yellow or blue.
2. The Nurturing Combination of Pink and White
Pink and white have been a favourite colour combination for nurseries for decades, especially for girls, and it’s still in style. The calming, feminine shade of pink coupled with white will give the nursery a soothing and nurturing vibe.
You can choose to paint all walls in a shade of pink or use a combination of pink and white, and apply the same scheme to accessories within the nursery.
3. The Sporty Combination of Blue and White
This one’s generally a favourite for the boys but of course, can be used to paint a baby girl’s nursery too. Blue has an incredible duality – the stillness of the sky and the playfulness of the sea, and you bring out these emotions within your baby’s room using different shades of blue.
You can combine darker shades of blue with white or lighter shades of blue to create a really tranquil room. Choose the lighter shades for the walls and darker ones for the accessories.
4. Monochrome is In
Nurseries don’t always have to be bright with splashes of the rainbow; that’s just old school thinking. Black and white is a chic combination that is great for both boys and girls. The beauty of this combination is that you can add one bright colour for the accessories in the nursery and it will pop.
This combination is also great for older kids so you won’t have to change the style and colour scheme as your baby is growing.
5. The Strenght of Earthy Brown Tones
Earthy browns are another gender-neutral combination that is proving to be very popular among parents and designers. Brown is associated with the Earth, and it evokes a sense of safety, security and comfort. Not to mention has a soothing effect.
But be careful, a lot of brown shades and you could end up with a dull-looking nursery, so remember to add accessories with some brighter colours as well.
6. The Snugness of Grey
If you think grey isn’t a good shade for a nursery, think again. Similar to the black and white combination, grey has a chic look to it that oozes style. But more than style, grey is popular amount designers for the cosy vibe it creates, something that you will definitely want your baby’s nursery to have.
If you’re worried grey will be perceived as dull or boring, you can add accessories of bright colours. The beauty of a neutral colour like grey is that almost every bright colour complements it.
7. The Joy of Sunshine Yellow
No other colour can spruce up the mood of a room like yellow. That’s why it is often selected as a complementary colour to other primary colours.
But yellow does not have to just be a secondary colour; it can be chosen as the primary colour for the nursery with complementary colours like white. Yellow will give the room a bright and vibrant look and set a happy, chirpy vibe.
8. The Purity of White
We’ve given you many combinations with white, but in this one, white is the protagonist and not just the supporting actor.
White has the ability to open up a room, to give it an airy and spacious look. That’s why designers love white. When it comes to a nursery, an all-white room will have an angelic vibe to it.
For this combination, choose white for the walls, furniture, and accessories in the nursery. You can, as an option, throw in splashes of some bright colours through the accessories, but it’s not really needed.
There you have it. 8 nursery colour combinations to help you design the perfect room for your little one. Building a nursery is going to be a magical and happy time, so don’t forget to have fun while you’re at it. If you need any help with choosing colour schemes or for design ideas, you have interior design experts just a phone call away.
In fact, we at HomeLane have designers with the specific expertise to design kids’ rooms. If you would like to have a chat and get a free estimate, don’t hesitate, just drop us a message.
