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Modern Nursery Ideas

By Hannah Werthan
June 16, 2014
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Cool and Subdued

Credit: Courtesy of Stephanie Avey

When Stephanie Avey set out to design the nursery, she didn't have much of a plan, but she knew that she wanted white furniture to go with her gray nursery. She added yellow and teal to the color palette and came up with this eclectic room for her baby son.

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Clean Design

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Avey created an art collage with prints and family photos above the changing table. The similar frames help create a cohesive look.

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Mod Corner

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The subtle design of the lampshade and the yellow owl make the nightstand visually interesting.

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Jungle Fun

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Robin Anderson designed this animal-filled nursery with a modern feel. The yellow-and-white-striped ceiling is a fun touch.

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Pay Attention to Details

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The long blue-and-white curtains complement the walls, and the changing pad cover matches the crib sheet.

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Blue Skies Ahead

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Shannon Wald converted her husband's old office into this bright nursery. The room was inspired by a picture on Pinterest of a mobile with clouds and kites.

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Portable Bookshelf

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The mod yellow elephant book holder is a cute addition to the nursing area.

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Friendly Flyers

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The owl wall decals were a gift from baby Alexis's great-aunt and work well with the yellow clock. The bee costume on the door goes with the sunny outdoor theme.

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Quiet and Calming

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Christine Shankowsky created an oasis for her little one that is beautiful and soothing in its simplicity.

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Cool Contrast

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A white crib and the black-and-white artwork allow the patterned skirt and blanket to shine in this area.

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Reading Area

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Shankowsky placed some great baby books in this cozy corner. The fluffy white rug and blue pillow make it an inviting space.

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Trendy Digs

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Gabrielle Flowers Rader designed this gray and yellow nursery for her son Chad and now it's her favorite room! Flowers Rader painted the accent wall behind the crib in a popular chevron design that matches the nearby ottoman and pillow.

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Nursing Nook

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The light gray tree and yellow birds on the wall have a perfect home in this nursery. Flowers Rader was a little hesitant to get the recliner in the beginning, but now she loves how it looks and feels.

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Cheery Changing Area

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The bird art on the wall subtly brings the theme to this side of the nursery. The hints of yellow make this corner sunnier.

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Fun Design

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The funky modern orange-and-white print on the crib sheet works well in a boy's or a girl's nursery.

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What a Hoot!

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This adorable owl wall decor is sure to bring character to a neutral-colored room.

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Lighten Up

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When you have something in a bold color, like this lamp, there's no need to get complicated. Place it on the nightstand for an instant transformation.

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