While a neutral nursery has its place, adding a pop of cheerful color can really brighten the room and make everyone feel happier. It's surprisingly simple and inexpensive to bring personality into the space, whether that's with a bold blanket, a fun rug, or just some lively wall art.
Festive Bunting Adds Instant Cheer Above the Crib
A string of patterned bunting, made of colorful triangular flags in shades of pink, purple, teal, orange, and yellow, drapes across the wall above the crib. It doesn't take up floor space.
Hanging Rack Displays Little Dresses Like Tiny Art
Hang your little one's favorite outfits on a simple wall rack. This rail with multiple hangers turns a few dresses into colorful wall art.
Bright Red Bin Makes Toy Tidy-Up Easy
On a colorful striped rug, a sturdy red bin on wheels collects toys. It helps keep small pieces from scattering across the play area.
Anchor Your Play Area with a Bright Red Round Rug
A large, circular red rug with a bold color and textured knit sits on the light wood floor, defining the nursery's play space for toys and movement. It's a soft landing for little ones.
Frame Whimsical Artwork for Above the Crib
Group a collection of framed prints on the wall above your baby's crib. These might include a sketch of a building alongside a colorful landscape with swans. Their varying sizes and styles allow the display to grow with your child.
Honeycomb Shelves Add Playful Storage for Small Toys
Mount hexagonal shelves in a honeycomb pattern to hold your child's small toys and decorative items. These bright yellow shelves add a distinct pop of color to the nursery walls.
Hanging Rack Displays Little Outfits Like Tiny Art
A wall-mounted rail with a series of wooden hangers lets you display your child's favorite outfits. Dresses and other special garments become decorative pieces, visible and ready for selection.
Patterned Wallpaper Adds Whimsy To The Ceiling
A blue and white dotted wallpaper motif covering the ceiling draws the eye upward, bringing an element of personality and a cheerful atmosphere to the room beyond its vertical surfaces.
Light-Up Letter Adds a Bold, Playful Statement
Mount a marquee letter sign for a personalized touch in a child's room. The bright red, illuminated 'S' stands out against the pale blue wall.
Circus Tent Canopy Adds Whimsical Charm Above the Crib
Drape yellow fabric behind a black and white scalloped canopy for a playful circus tent effect. Add colorful pom-poms to the canopy's points.
Pink Scalloped Wall Border Adds a Playful Touch
Along the lower portion of the walls, a whimsical scalloped border is painted. This candy-colored line softens the transition between the wall and the floor.
Woven Wall Hanging Adds a Rainbow of Texture
A textured wall hanging features a rainbow arc, directing attention to a playful scene in your nursery. This fluffy, woven piece adds soft, handmade threads and a cheerful burst of color that complements other bright accents in the room.
Abstract Art Ceiling Creates a Whimsical Canopy
Swirls of orange, purple, and pink paint cover the nursery ceiling in an abstract art installation. They create a dreamlike effect, reminiscent of a colorful sky or a fantastical cloud formation.
Colorful Artwork Adds Whimsical Character Above the Crib
When that wall above the crib feels bare, a large abstract canvas featuring a stylized elephant and flamingo can brighten it. Its bright, graphic style injects personality into the nursery.
Colorful Bubble Decals Add Whimsical Movement To Walls
A cluster of circular decals in varying sizes and bright colors float across the wall.
Pom-Pom Mobile Adds a Burst of Color Above the Crib
Hang a playful mobile made of colorful yarn pom-poms above the crib. Shades of pink, coral, and yellow add a soft, tactile element to the wall.
Colorful Coat Rack Displays Outfits and Accessories
Mounted on a pink textured wall, a multi-colored coat rack gives small dresses and jackets a home. The bright pegs also keep hats and other accessories within easy reach. This works best when you want those items visible and ready to grab.
Geometric Animal Wall Art Adds Whimsical Charm
Brighten nursery walls with playful geometric animal cutouts. A yellow elephant and a blue peacock, each on a contrasting circle, add a bold shot of color.
Rainbow Shelves Display Books in a Playful Gradient
Alternating hot pink, orange, yellow, green, and teal shelves create a gradient that directs attention up the wall. These cheerful shelves show children's books. Organizing books by color or theme on these shelves adds an extra layer of fun to the collection.
White Shelves Display Whimsical Toys and Books
On the wall, narrow white shelves hold small toys and children's books. These ledges keep items out in the open.
Black Birdcage Pendant Light Adds Dramatic Flair
If your ceiling feels a little plain, a black birdcage-style pendant light hanging from it can change the whole picture. Its open, airy design filters light through the wires, casting interesting shadows across the room.
