Has anyone else watched Dream Home Makeover on Netflix yet? Because I’m obsessed!
I actually just finished season two and am super bummed that it’s over. However, binge watching it for the last three days gave me some really great inspiration for this post!
When I was shopping for my son’s nursery two years ago (sob), the only theme I liked was a nautical theme. And of course it’s already been changed to dinosaurs. But I wasn’t aware that it didn’t necessarily need to have a theme.
While still waiting to find out the sex of baby #2, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about what I want the kids room to look like. If I have a boy, my fiancé insists that we make their room Star Wars theme. But if we have a girl, I get to decide!
And after watching Dream Home Makeover, I am really contemplating a modern nursery rather than a themed one.
The difference between having a theme and sticking to one particular look, is you can’t just buy a “room in a bag”. When shopping for a particular look, you have to put pieces of furniture together and design the room to your liking. With a themed room you can likely buy matching bed sets, curtains, lamps, etc.
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Modern Nursery Goal
Cute right?! Very simple and chic.
After doing some research- okay, some heavy scrolling through Pinterest…😂
I’ve put together everything I learned about modern nurseries and what staple items they need to have.
As most of you know, I work with some amazing women over at Good Mama & Company and if you purchase an item and use the promo code: makayla at checkout, you will receive free shipping on your order!
I’ll be linking all of their products as we go, so keep an eye out for anything that speaks to you!
Everything You Need For A Modern Nursery:
Minimalistic Crib
Every nursery needs a crib. But for a modern nursery, the crib needs to be a sleek design. One without any curves or beveled edges.
This Delta Children Essex 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Crib
Stick to breathable, cotton crib sheets that are solid colored!
Compact Dresser
For storage, the dresser can either match the crib or be a slightly different design that is still simple and compact.
The Babyletto Gelato 3-Drawer Changer Dresser
If you like angled legs, you might like Babylettos’s mid-century modern Scoot 3-Drawer Changer Dresser
To keep the room as minimal as possible, these two pieces also have removable changing trays.
Accent Wall
If you’re able to apply wallpaper, having an accent wall will make the room feel more lively! Wallpaper is making a come back and Amazon has a lot of designs to choose from!
You can keep it light and playful or even apply a bold geometric design.
Here are some great ideas:
Gold and White Geometric Hexagon
Spoonflower Watercolor Blush Pink Roses
Melwod Beige Gray Breezy Leaves
Peacock Blue & Metallic Gold Peonies
Rug
If you decide to use a fun wallpaper for an accent wall, it would be best to stick to a solid colored rug.
Below are some beautiful, hand crafted rugs from Good Mama & Company!
If you prefer an accent rug over an accent wall, here some options:
Uphome Boho Geometric Area Rug
Ollie Vintage Ivory Tribal Diamond Stripes Pattern Area Rug
Easton Modern Abstract Geometric Triangles Area Rug
Glider/Chair With Ottoman
For those crazy long nights, us mamas need a place to sit and feed our little bundles of joy.
In my opinion, this should be something more unique and eye catching. Gone are the days when the ottoman had to match the glider!
One of my favorite pieces from Good Mama & Company is this handcrafted moroccan leather pouf and it would pair perfectly with this grey gliding nursery chair
When your little one gets older and no longer wakes through the night, the leather pouf can be accented in other areas of your home!
Simple Wall Art
No cartoon characters!! Your wall art needs to match the overall aesthetic of the room.
Mirrors, wall hangings and canvas’s are your best bet!
I can’t get over this cute canvas! Don’t forget to use promo code: makayla at checkout!
Trendy Mobile
Once again, no cartoon characters! You need something that won’t take away from the natural look of the crib. Something clean and trendy.
Rainbows are a huge trend and this handmade rainbow wood mobile can also be used as a window accent or another piece of wall art.
Bold Light Fixture
I know changing the light fixture in your nursery probably isn’t a huge priority, but it really will bring the whole look together!
You can’t create your dream nursery with all of these modern, hand crafted products and not change out your ceiling fan for a bold light fixture.
Good Mama also has an elegant round wicker pendant light and a delicate dome rattan pendant lamp.
Woven Laundry Basket
Hear me out! Let’s imagine you have your white, sleek crib, matching dresser, white milky grasscloth wallpaper, handwoven jute rug, grey glider with moroccan leather pouf, cotton macramé wall decor, rainbow mobile, wicker pendant light and then a plastic laundry basket from Walmart.
It doesn’t go! I mean c’mon, you can’t argue with that!
Go ahead and finish the look and get those handwoven laundry baskets! And you guessed it! Good Mama has some tapered water hyacinth baskets that are just what you need for your modern nursery!
Conclusion
Woo! I’ve never been more in the mood to shop! I hope this answered all questions you might have had about what does and doesn’t go in a modern nursery. I know I learned a lot!
I’m no designer by any means, but I think I hit the nail on the head with this post!
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What were your favorite staple pieces for the modern nursery look?
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This is so great!! Love these ideas! Thanks for sharing!!❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Brandy! So glad you liked them!
I love the boho look and feel of any and every room. I went with a slight boho feel for my daughter’s nursery but I also kept it more girly than neutral! These are some incredible staples to add to a boho nursery!
Thank you! I’m gonna be in trouble if I have a girl! I want to keep it neutral since they’ll be sharing a room with my son but it’s gonna be hard! Haha!