Go gender-neutral with a jungle themed nursery.

This cute and cozy nursery is a great place to spend some time with your wee one

Lions and tigers and fun are found in these fabulous nurseries. From the bedding to the decals to the organization, a jungle-themed room gives parents loads of great decor options. Just add furniture and a baby and you’re all set!

This mom and dad created a gender-neutral nursery using a beautiful paint color, adorable bedding, and super-creative use of our wall decals. Mom and dad coated the walls with Benjamin Moore’s Country Green to give the room a soft, soothing feel. They outfitted the bed with Sleepin’ Safari bed cribbing from Land of Nod. With colorful animals appliqued on the quilt and bumper, this was a great choice that accents the wall color perfectly.

The piece de resistance in this nursery is the fantastic wall decor found over the crib. File this under…wall decals, they’re not just for walls anymore! Mom and dad created their own custom artwork featuring some of our favorite decals. A cuddly blue elephant starts the parade, followed by a stately giraffe and lion. A lumbering hippo and darling little turtle round out the animal train. Carefully placed on wooden canvases, these one-of-a-kind pieces are modern enough for the room and timeless enough to be passed down the the grandchildren. We are, once again, blown away by the creativity of moms and dads everywhere!

Nathan's little buddy hangs around under his name.

A friendly animal parade stretches end-to-end over Nathan's crib.

This New York City mom went with a jungle theme in her little boy’s nursery, and the results are incredible! Benjamin Moore’s Grey Cashmere blankets the wall and provides a lovely backdrop for that Ouef Sparrow crib in white. Minimalist bedding provides some leeway to jazz up the walls with adorable decals, and that’s just what mom did! She chose two complimentary decal designs to bring some fun to her little boy’s room. Mom used our safari wall decal mural to create a little parade across the wall. A handsome giraffe leads the way followed by his charming safari friends. It’s only appropriate that the turtle acts as the caboose in this animal train!  Mom chose to personalize her son’s room with out premium personalized monkey wall decal. We just love how that mischievous little monkey looks ready to drop in on the fun as well!

Mom tells us, “The Safari wall decals match perfectly with the furniture and the Cloud B Monkey Sleep Machine and Tiny Love Sweet Island Dreams mobile!  We love them and so does everyone else that’s come by to see it!” We couldn’t agree more! This is a great example of two great looks that look great together. Fantastic job, mom!

See how other moms and dads decked out their nurseries with weeDECOR wall decals on our blog. You’ll find more fantastic ideas for animal themed nurseries and much, much more.

Of-the-moment color combination plus of-the-moment print = one gorgeous nursery

Let’s start with the walls, shall we? Two great trends come together in this gorgeous nursery. The choice of grey and white for the walls somehow manages to make the chevron print look more understated because it allows the yellow to truly stand out. We love that this mom and dad decided to go chevron on one wall only. It keeps the project manageable it you’re a do-it-yourselfer. There is something about that buttery yellow that softens the crisp lines of the chevron print. We’re swooning over here!

Chevron in the Crib

Here is another great example of a grey/yellow/white that incorporates chevron prints. This look is slightly more subtle, as the bold print is kept to the bedding only and the rest of the decor is clean and simple. The crib becomes a stunning focal point of this room, and it certainly deserves the spotlight! This crib bedding by Carousel Designs is absolutely adorable, and the trim on the crib skirt is the icing on the cake.

Chevron is the perfect backdrop for these cute critters.

Thinking of an animal-themed nursery? This wall decor we found on Etsy would make such a fabulous addition to your wee one’s room. Cute little critters seem to leap from a chevron background, and the color combinations are just perfect. Lined up above the crib, what baby wouldn’t want to gaze up at these fun prints? This is an easy, affordable way to add chevron to your nursery.

Make a statement with a chevron rug

Can’t forget the floors, can we? If you’re looking to add some drama to your nursery or kid’s room, this fun and funky rug might be the perfect find for you! The colors in this room are absolutely stunning. Who would have ever thought that a palette of turquoise, green, black, and white would produce such gorgeous results? The modern feel of the design elements here is the thread that ties all of the pieces together, and no individual piece seems to scream, “Look at me!”  This room is the embodiment of harmonious design.

Interesting colors, interesting prints

Here is another fabulous example of a unique color combination coupled with beautiful prints. This mom and dad opted for a kinder, gentler chevron rug. White and pale aqua take turns making their way from top to bottom and the overall look is borderline subtle. Toss is some bright, contrasting colors via linens and wall decor and you have an amazing nursery that has it all! Love this!

Outfit your wee one in chevron.

Still hesitant about chevron? We know, we know. It’s bold, it can be wild, it’s not for everyone. If you can’t commit to the use of chevron in your nursery decor, how about a sleeper? Your little one will look absolutely fabulous in this chevron one-piece. Still not sold on chevron after a month or two? No worries, your baby will outgrow it before you can possibly tire of such a fun print.

We have so many ideas of both contemporary and traditional nursery decor on our blog. If you are looking for fabulous wall decals to accent the walls of your nursery or kid’s room, heck out all that weeDECOR has to offer. For even more design inspiration, visit our Pinterest boards and prepare to be overloaded with fabulous ideas for your nursery or kid’s room.

5. Minimalism

This mom and dad create a simple and serene space for their little one.

A long-time favorite of urban dwellers, minimalistic décor has made its way to nurseries across the US. We’ve seen some absolutely stunning kids’ rooms that scream “serenity.” While minimalistic design may seem easy (just pick one or two things and keep it simple), it actually requires more thought, more research, and more precision. Parents who use this approach to nursery décor must pick from what can be an overwhelming amount of products in an effort to find that one piece of art, that one wall decal, that one piece of furniture to serve as the statement piece for the room. We all know how easy it is to get sucked into the 12-piece nursery bedding set! With a valance! And blanket! And nightlight! And rug! And drawer pulls! And on and on! By paring down to the basic essentials, accenting with one or two design elements and creatively using color, parents are creating refined, sophisticated nurseries for their babies. We particularly like this minimalist nursery we found on ChicCheapNursery.

4. Begging, Borrowing, & Stealing

The popularity of Pinterest has absolutely exploded in 2011! This social discovery platform now boasts up to 3 million users, and once you spend an hour (or six!) on the site, it’s easy to see why people are gravitating to pinterest for design inspiration. Moms everywhere are able to “beg” for feedback, “borrow” a concept and modify it to make it their own, and “steal” creative and unique ideas of other crafty parents when designing their nurseries. Pinterest gives parents access to a world of clever, beautiful, and sometimes profound collections of images and tutorials. While you’re on the hunt, visit weeDECOR’s pinterest page to see some of our favorite finds.

3. Form, meet Function in these Darling Nightlights

This tabletop giraffe nightlight would look fabulous in an animal-themed nursery.

Nursery nighlights are a must for new parents! There is no better way to avoid fumbling around blindly for the burp cloth while keeping things on the dark side so that baby is compelled to go back to sleep after the feeding. This year, we have come across some absolutely adorable nightlights for nurseries. Gone are the days of the pitiful little plastic piece with exposed light bulb that is relegated to the corner of the room. Moms and dads are integrating decorative nightlights into their themed nurseries. The one above from Jonathan Adler is one of the cutest we’ve seen! This nightlight is more of a design element, and less of an afterthought.

2. Growth Charts

Track your wee one's growth with our removable, reusable, growth chart wall decal.

Who is more surprised by the rate that children grow, the parents, or the kids themselves? It’s tough to make that call. Decorative growth charts are all the rage in nurseries and kids rooms this year because parents and children delight in having something tangible to track what is happening before their very eyes. In 2011, we’ve seen some unique variations on the standard paper-version of growth charts. At weeDECOR, we have an adorable collection of growth chart wall decals. Our designs are interactive, meaning the kids can take part in marking their height each year. Our friends over at Petite Lemon offer another interesting spin on this design element with their canvas growth charts.

1. Non-traditional paint colors

This Canadian mom just said "no" to baby blue.

This year, we’ve seen a radical departure from overly babyish nurseries. Some parents are selecting furniture and design elements that grow with the child. So instead of completely revamping the room as the child ages, parents just switch out the accessories and leave the major features the same. One way to accomplish this look is through the use of non-traditional paint colors in the nursery. The nursery above features a sophisticated dove gray wall color. A Canadian mom enveloped her baby’s nursery in Benjamin Moore’s Collingwood OC-28, but incorporated some child-like accessories. The room doesn’t scream “baby,” but isn’t overly mature, either. This mom, like many others this year, chose a paint color that will see her baby well into the teen years.

Bakerella: Cuteness abounds in this baking/cooking blog that features incredibly detailed sweets and treats.

Houzz: This blog offers a huge collection of decorating ideas for every corner of your home, inside and out.

How Does She?: For those who may be craftily-challenged, this blog offers super-simple crafts, tutorials, and family fun ideas that make beauty and whimsy accessible to everyone.

The Real Life Mom: This savvy mom will help you save money with her fantastic collection of cost-friendly recipes, crafts, couponing tips, and more.

Cheap and Chic Nursery: There is so much inspiration to be found in this blog that features budget-friendly decorating ideas for nurseries and kids’ rooms.

Apartment Therapy and Ohdeedoh: A cult following has developed for Apartment Therapy, a site that delivers on its promise of “saving the world, one room at a time.” You’ll find an abundance of resources needed to create beauty and organization in your home. Ohdeedoh is the section of the design blog that pertains to kids’ rooms and presents a huge variety of tips, products, and inspiration.

The Crafty Nest: Lots of simple, yet adorable craft ideas can be found here. You’ll also find recipes and lots of ideas for holiday decor.

Material Girls: The finds on this blog are beyond chic and totally unique. You could spend hours pouring through all of the most recent trends in design and decor.

Lay Baby Lay: The homage to Bob Dylan in the title of this blog is enough to peak our curiosity. This blogger has a knack for piecing together finds from all over the web to create inspirational kids’ rooms that feature glorious color combinations.

Homespun With Love: This mom/daughter duo get creative with dollar store and thrift store finds to make the most out of their design dollars.

Little Green Notebook: This blogger developed a passion for design at a young age and it shows. Her DIY projects created such a fan base that she launched her own decorating business.

Craft Gossip: The cutest handmade gift ideas can be found here along with crafts for kids and adults.

Project Nursery: This blog is loaded with almost everything you need to put together a fabulous nursery. You will be blown away by the photo submissions!

The Decorologist: This blogger specializes in finding unique, personal touches that help you reflect your own taste in every room in your home.

Nesting Place: This blogger has an uncanny ability to find inexpensive items and gussy them up. She understands the need for living spaces to be beautiful and liveable…simultaneously.

Rambling Renovators: Follow this Toronto couple as they renovate and decorate their home and raise a baby girl along the way.

Cool Mom Picks: A shopping blog the delivers the hippest, hottest products to keep you out of mom jeans and into the latest trends in clothing, furniture, books, and just about everything.

Shanty 2 Chic: These budget-conscious sisters are the queens of transforming everyday items into extraordinary treasures with the creative use of paint, fabric, and more.

E Tells Tales: This do-it-yourselfer has adorable ideas for home decor that are unique, special, and almost always unpredictable.

Hi Sugar Plum!: DIY design, fashion, and travel are the topic trifecta for this blog. You’ll be inspired by the vast array of tutorials, fashion finds, and more.

For more inspiration, see our customer photos. You will be amazed at what clever moms and dads across the country come up with when creating spaces for their little ones.

An Aqua & Orange Modern Nursery

Modern Aqua & Orange Nursery Decor

Aqua & Orange Owl Wall Decor - Made by Mom!

Wow! That pretty much describes the words that came out of our mouths when we saw this fabulous modern orange and aqua nursery designed by a Massachusetts mom. Who can resist being pulled into this cheerful room? Baby may never want to come out! Mom tells us, “I didn’t do a particular theme. I just wanted to focus on the color scheme of  turquoise/blue and orange. That’s why I loved the owl tree decal – because the owls were blue and orange.” We’re so honored to be a part of this mom’s fabulous nursery and so glad she was willing to share her decorating secrets.

She tells weeDECOR, “The room was already painted and ready to go a year ago when we moved in. It’s a minty green. We purchased the crib 5 years ago (Nurseryworks) as it was originally my daughter’s. The bureau came from IKEA. I made the two hanging owl pictures out of heavy paper stock and framed them. We purchased the bedding at Target (Bacati Mod Sports baby bedding) because it contained my color scheme. The accent rug was from Target as well as the orange lamp. The curtains were purchased at Walmart.com. I decided to incorporate both colored window panels on the large window.”

She further explains, “I love how the crib is the focal point in the center of the room.The tree on the wall block contains pictures of my husband, daughter, a 3D picture of the baby and me. Those trees were the centerpieces at my shower (some blue, some orange). The hostess of the shower used the colors of the nursery as the shower theme and wanted to tie in my tree wall decal with real trees as centerpieces. I ordered the paper lanterns to add more pops of color through lunabazaar.com (about $2 each). Overall, it was pretty inexpensive to decorate.”

So modern, so classy, and so cost savvy – we love it! Thanks, mom, for sending in your photos. They make us smile!

For more ideas on how to decorate with wall decals, see our other customer photos.

And, see our other articles on:

A Gorgeous Asian Inspired Aqua, Pink, & Green Nursery

Fun Orange Baby Bedding & Decor

Fabulously Modern Aqua and Orange Baby Bedding

Our Picks for the Five Best Modern Cribs – Affordable Ones, too!

A Gender Neutral Yellow Nursery with weeDECOR's Birds in a Tree Wall Decal

A Yellow Nursery with weeDECOR Owl Wall Decals

Frog Wall Art in a Yellow Baby Room

We can’t help but smile when we see this yellow baby nursery decorated with our birds in a tree and owl branch wall decals. Sweet and serene is what we see and this Michigan family sees that, too. These parents tell us, “We get so many compliments from everyone who sees the nursery. The weedecor designs are so unique, and they really transformed our nursery from a relatively plain room into a fun, whimsical space!” That makes us smile even more!

Mom and dad wanted baby’s gender to be a surprise. So, they chose a lovely shade of yellow paint – Moon Dance by Behr. To keep with the sweet and serene feel, they went with pine colored baby furniture by Westwood Designs – specifically, Cypress Point line in Honey Pine.

The parents knew they wanted wall decals and ordered our birds in a tree wall decal and owls on a branch.  Dad tells us, “I was so impressed by the quality of the decals. The material is durable and bounced back even when I accidentally pinched a corner here or there. The texture even seems to blend with the grain of the nursery walls: several people who walked into the nursery asked if we had painted on the designs! The tree was fun to assemble. It comes in several pieces to make it easy to apply, and you can’t see any seams once it is on the wall. When I saw all the leaves, I thought it might be difficult to get the pattern to come out ‘correctly’ (not being particularly artistic myself), but it is designed to make any arrangement come out nicely without much effort at all. My wife and I had a lot of fun seeing the design come to life.”

For the finishing touches, these parents chose the double border rectangular rug in Antique Linen, from JC Penney, Clouds & Stars sheets in cream, and Tiddliwinks Cozy Dot Blue Dust Ruffle. Finally they hung an oh-so-cute frog wall canvas they found while vacationing in Santa Fe, NM and placed a sweet owl statue on a shelf in a corner also found in an art gallery in Santa Fe.

Thanks, mom and dad, for sending in your photos!

To find more ideas on how to decorate your baby room with wall decals, see our other customer photos.

For more ideas on decorating a yellow nursery, see these articles on:

The Best Shades of Yellow Paint for a Baby Nursery

A Precious Aqua and Yellow Baby Nursery

A Two-Toned Yellow and Bright Pink Baby Room

A Butter Yellow and Pale Pink Nursery for a Baby Girl

An Orange & Aqua Baby Nursery by Little Crown Interiors

Orange & Aqua Modern Nursery Wall Decor by Etsy Designer Ella Rosa Design

An Aqua Pendant Light for a Baby Room by Olio

An Orange Baby Mobile by Etsy Designer Little Sprout Creations

Looking for a unique color palette for your baby nursery?  Consider an aqua and orange nursery. Aqua and orange give you a gender neutral option as well as the choice to go vintage or modern. One of the things we love about this color palette is the perfect balance between the warmth of the orange and the coolness of the aqua. Both colors can also provide a richness of hues to give you the visual depth of color we adore.

For example, Little Crown Interior designers Naomi Coe and Gerri Panebianco fused both contemporary and retro styles in Cruz’s orange and aqua baby room, creating balance in its color palette with the use of the rich chocolate brown. The ultimate eye-catcher in this nursery is the aqua wall with the personalized nursery wall art in orange and aqua spelling out Cruz’s name. The nursery features a custom made upholstered crib as its centrepiece, paired with a custom changing table and bookcase, both in rich chocolate brown. It was further accessorized with a giant stuffed giraffe peeking out from behind a stylishly modern chair.

To accent your orange and aqua nursery, consider these fun finds to give that boost of color to your baby’s room:

• Etsy designer Elana Rosa Design’s orange and aqua nursery wall art depicting poofy flowers, perfect for a modern orange and aqua nursery.

• Oilo’s striped aqua pendant lighting. Handmade and custom produced, this pendant lamp brings a softer aqua to the room.

• Etsy designer Little Sprout Creations’ Tangerine Sunset orange baby mobile that you can place just above your baby’s crib or bed. The cascading circles will give your baby interesting color and shape to gaze upon.

See our other articles for more decorating ideas for an aqua and orange nursery such as:

This Stunning Aqua-Colored Classic Crib

Cute and Chic Orange Baby Bedding and Accents

This Delightful Aqua, Pink, and Green Baby Nursery

weeDECOR Nature Wall Decal Mural & Wall Art by Dad

weeDECOR Standing Bird Wall Decals in Yellow

A Gender Neutral Nursery with Hand Painted Wall Art by Dad

We’re not sure who is going to be more surprised – this Seattle mom and dad when they find out the gender of their little one or their soon-to-be baby when baby sees her fabulously decorated nature themed nursery complete with dad’s artistic touch. Who do you think?

Mom tells weeDECOR, “We love the weeDECOR nature wall mural in bright green and yellow”.

As always, we were delighted that our wall decals helped mom and dad with their nursery decorating and are honored to share artistic wall space with dad. Want this look? Soon-to-be mom gave us lots of detail on how she and dad decorated their baby’s room to serve as inspiration for your own nursery design.

Since baby’s gender was going to be a surprise, mom and dad wanted to keep the room gender neutral, yet incorporate bright and bold colors for a clean, modern look. They purchased the “Alex” baby bedding set from Serena & Lily in white, lime green, and navy blue and coordinated with a navy glider from Best.

Mom & dad tell us they like the eclectic look and found their crib and changing table at a consignment store (They also like “keeping it green” by giving beautiful furniture a new life). They added a shearling rug under the changing table for added texture and a plush surface more pleasing to the feet. The white dresser is a simple and stylish piece from Ikea.

When it came to applying her wall decals, mom explained, “We have high ceilings in the baby’s room so we placed the tree “growing” out of the changing table and the birds soaring up the wall so baby has a lovely distraction during diaper time.  We stuck the standing bird wall decals near the ground where play time will be as he or she grows. The owls in the mural are perfectly playful and cheerful – such a smart look for a babies’ room!”

To put the finishing touches on their nursery’s wall decor, dad hand painted the watermelon and carrot pop wall art for a unique look and in hopes of inspiring baby to share her parents’ love for food. We’re guessing that won’t be a problem

Thanks so much, mom and dad, for sharing your photos!

See our other customer photos and our selection of baby room wall decals for more decorating ideas for a nature themed nursery.

Eco-Friendly Modern Bird & Flower Wall Art by Children Inspire Design

Bird on a Branch Modern Wall Print by Children Inspire Design

Nature Themed Spanish Wall Cards by children Inspire Design

We love the collection of children’s artwork by designer Rebecca Peragine and her company Children Inspire Design. Even more to love is the fact that her art is created with recycled papers, scraps, and earth-friendly inks. We really like her standout modern bird collection shown here in two styles – one of a modern wild flower garden and birds wall print in soft blues, muted browns, and soft reds and this too cute birds on a tree branch in soft blue made out of a paper collage. These modern wall décor pieces come in both 8”x10” and 11”x14” and would look lovely in your contemporary baby nursery.

For your older tot, get her started early on her language skills with these language wall decor cards available in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French, German, Swedish and Hebrew. Ms. Peragine uses a similar modern style of design of the birds, trees, and flowers in her wall prints to help teach your child Spanish numbers (who knew “buhos” was “owl” in Spanish? Extra credit for you!). The wall cards also come in nature and farm animal themes. They are created with recycled cardstock, soy ink, and packaged with biodegradable materials.

Ms. Peragine founded Children Inspire Design to combine her passion for global design with her desire to teach children. Her line of stylish and culturally diverse wall art, wall cards, posters and stationary will make any little one’s room shine. 

For other modern bird and nature wall décor for your baby nursery or kid’s room, see: 

weeDECOR’s modern bird, tree, and owl wall decals
Beautiful Do-It-Yourself Bird Wall Décor
Tree Wall Décor in the Nursery

Ladybug & Butterfly Nursery Wall Art from Poochie Prints

Train & Boat Nursery Wall Art from Poochie Prints

We love this modern nursery wall art from Poochie Prints. So chic, so cute! 

Poochie Prints was started by designer/interior designer Stacey Vaughan who believes it is possible to have great design that is affordable. She does custom design work and charges $0. As she sees it, why charge for something you love doing?

Choose one of her contemporary wall prints for a fun accent, or group together to create a themed set of adorable insects, animals, and other popular themes.

For a boy’s room, choose trains or boats. For a girl’s room, choose butterflies or ladybugs. And, for a gender neutral room, choose from an array of animals like giraffes and elephants. Or more unique choices like octopuses and whales.

Printed on high quality cover weight paper and matted in a beautiful wood frame that comes ready to hang.  The prints are 5.5” x 5.5” and come with a 1″ white mat and your choice of black, chocolate, or white wood frame made of 100% eco-friendly wood composite.  

Custom colors are also available free of charge and you can choose to have your wall prints gift wrapped if buying for a friend or family member.

For other modern nursery wall art, see our other great finds from LexModern or Jeeto, or try weeDECOR’s modern nursery wall decals that come in fun animal themes, and cute girl name and boy name designs.