Decorating a baby nursery can be one of the more enjoyable tasks when you’re pregnant. Not only is it (very adorable) physical evidence of what’s to come, but kids’ rooms are just fun to design. Unlike with master bedrooms and living rooms, there’s a little more leeway to be playful and out-of-the-box when decorating a baby’s room. But of course, before you do anything, you need to decide the color scheme.
From fun twists on the familiar color combos you know and love to pairings of shades you probably wouldn’t think of on your own, here are 16 super cool color schemes to consider for the nursery. Your baby — and your eyes — will thank you.
Mint Green, Pink & Blue
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Blue and pink we’ve all seen. But mint, pink, and blue all together? Nice mix!
Black, White & Everything Else
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If you can’t decide on a color — or colors — this sweet room is proof that if you do it right, you can use every color under the sun.Â
Blue on Blue
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If you’ve got a hankering for multiple patterns, make like this stylish nursery and stay within the same color family. Who doesn’t love dark and light blue together?
Blue & Gray
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Again, these contrasting patterns work so well, because the colors — blue and gray — complement each other perfectly. How relaxing is this palette?
Gray & Gold
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How calming is this white-wall-with-pops-of-gray-and-gold combo? Love!
Varying Shades of Tan
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If you aren’t sure whether you’re having a boy or a girl, going with varying shades of brown and tan (and of course pops of white) is a perfect choice. What babe wouldn’t want to sleep here?
Burgundy, Pink & White
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This colorful world map is a statement in and of itself, but the colors that really stand out and work beautifully together are the burgundy and pink against the white wall. So pretty!
Pink, Yellow & White
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This room is better suited for a toddler, but we’re loving the color comb of pink, mustard yellow, and white. It could work for a baby too. Very chic!
Red, Yellow & Gray
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Few people would think to put red, yellow, and gray together — but what do you know? It really works!
Forest Green, Pink & Gray
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Most people would have opted to put a white or wooden dresser here, but the forest green works perfectly!
Pink, Black, White & Wood
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Welp, it doesn’t get much more perfect than this pink, black, white, and wooden nursery. Everything fits to a T .
Gray, Light Pink, & Dark Pink
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While gray and pink are not earth-shatteringly original, it’s hard not to love the gray with pops of different-toned pinks. It brightens it right up. Also, loving the pattern play here!
Gray & Tan
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The cool shades of gray mixed with varying tones of tan are perfect for parents who don’t want to have an overly frilly, “babyish” room.Â
Gray, Greens & Blues
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Gray obviously is a great neutral for a nursery, and these shades of green (mint, forest) with a few pops of blue show that you can combine almost any shade with it.
Green, Black, White & Gray
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On paper, you might think these colors wouldn’t work together, but this shot is photographic evidence that when everything is well-placed, you can almost combine any color. Also, how cute is that wallpaper?!
Lavender & Yellow
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Another combo most people wouldn’t think to use, but this pic makes it official: Lavender and mustard yellow are meant for each other.Â
