Design Nurseries for Boys

By Hannah Werthan
June 16, 2014
Having a boy? Get inspired with these ideas to make all aspects of your baby's nursery stand out.
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Keep It Simple

Credit: Courtesy of Jennifer Banham

Blogger Jennifer Banham chose three colors: aqua, orange and grey, to decorate her little one's nursery. The playful bedding on the crib makes it stand out safely - no bumpers here!

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Play Up Details

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Banham was able to match several items to the globe on the changing table. She also revamped an old dresser to make it work with the room.

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Cover Your Bases

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With a new baby, things are likely to get a little chaotic. Banham put it grey and orange dividers into the drawers to keep everything together.

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Onesie Spotlight

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Adorable dog tail décor can double as hangers, and baby clothing adds another cute element.

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Batter Up!

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Julie Renbarger at The Girl in The Red Shoes tied this nursery together with a fun baseball theme.

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DIY Charm

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The great thing about do-it-yourself is that you can cater your projects to fit the nursery perfectly. Renbarger custom-made the curtains and flag for the room, and her husband revamped a dresser that belonged to him as a boy.

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Bold Bedding

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Don't be afraid to use bright colors and patterns with the bedding. This adventurous design is held together with the white crib and grey walls. One note: Remove any stuffed animals before Baby goes to bed!

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Move-In Ready

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If you know your little one's name already, it's nice to personalize the room before he even arrives. Even if you don't, a few family photos make the room cozy.

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Rustic Nursery

Credit: Makenzie Magnus

Have fun with your little guy's nursery by creating a cowboy theme. Claire Westbrook transformed this room into the Wild West by using neutral colors and themed wall art.

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Country Monogram

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Westbrook placed blocks of her son's initials - D and W - on the coat hanging rack to make the room Duke's even before he arrived.

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Handsome Haven

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Your munchkin will rest easy in his sophisticated grey crib.

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Storage Solution

Credit: Bryan McCay

Labeling your baskets can help you remember where you put things (this will be especially helpful when you are running low on sleep).

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Primary Colors

Credit: Peter Krumhardt

The bold blue in this nursery is surrounded by vibrant red and calming yellow, making it sunny and cheery.

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Flying High

Credit: Bryan McCay

Your aviator-in-training will love falling asleep with this mobile above his head.

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Traditional with a Twist

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Looking to get a little creative with the nursery? Try adding green to a baby blue color scheme.

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Make Use of Space

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Dressers are a great platform for decorating. Store miscellaneous items in a durable bin, and time your breastfeeding sessions with a stylish clock.

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Sound Investment

Credit: Bryan McCay

This changing table can easily transition into a big boy's room, so you don't need to do complete redesign.

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Neutral Nesting

Credit: Gordon Beall

The neutral, clean design of this nursery is perfect for moms who don't want any fuss.

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Counting Sheep

Credit: Bryan McCay

Not every mobile is flashy. This one is peaceful and calming - perfect for Baby.

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