November 12, 2024
Top Nursery Design Trends for 2025: Expert Predictions

Designing the perfect nursery is more important than ever these days. Blame social media or a competitive culture, but parents are pouring more money, time, and energy into these spaces—spending thousands of dollars on cribs and hiring interior designers.

While the “beige baby” aesthetic was the must-have style for years, families have grown tired of the neutral look. From vibrant colors to a revival of older styles, it seems nursery trends will evolve in a big way in the coming year. Here are the biggest nursery design trends we’ll see in 2025, according to interior designers and experts.

Parents Saying “No Thanks” To Gender-Neutral Designs

While gender-neutral baby clothing is still on trend, parents will no longer favor this look for their child’s nursery in the coming year. Founder of chic wallpaper and home decor brand Housewife Essentials, Molly Borman Heymont tells me this is because, in a dark world, people are more drawn to color than ever. “Nursery trends right now are really leaning into color in a big way. It’s almost as if the pendulum is swinging as far away as possible from the beige baby trend and back to the typical gendered spaces.”

So what colors are big right now? Heymont says blues, blacks, and greys for boys, and pinks and purples for girls. “It feels like we’re getting back to the basics but in a really fun way.”

Neutral-Adjacent Is The New Neutral

Still, some parents are afraid to commit to a lot of bold color, which is why neutral-adjacent hues will be having a moment in 2025, according to Naomi Coe of Little Crown Interiors. “We’ve been seeing a lot of light woods and neutrals in nursery design for so long, and in 2024 we’re seeing a lot of neutral-adjacent colors being woven in with the neutrals, like sage green and slate blue,” explains the designer. “I think we’re going to see things warm up even more as people get comfortable with deeper tones.”

So what colors will trend in 2025? Coe tells me she expects to see more confident use of hues like mauve, rust, browns, and clays. “Somewhere between earthy and jewel tones.”

However, while she doesn’t see neutral hues going away altogether, the way designers use them will change. “I think neutrals are here to stay, but I think they’ll be layered with these other richer tones for a moodier and more grandiose look.”

Art Takes Center Stage In Nursery Design

The founders of Marked By, Rachel Searles and Dre Nelson, tell me that the popularity of these neutral-adjacent colors is also driven by their ability to allow for more playful accents, such as art, especially personalized pieces. “We’re seeing a strong desire among new parents to create nursery spaces that feel unique and deeply personal. More families are looking for elements that spark imagination and tell a story.” New parents are also more particular about art than they’ve ever been because it’s more affordable to buy one set of nursery furniture and change up the decor as they grow their families.

The brand recently launched a cheerful line of prints inspired by animal cracker shapes and children’s paintings. “We’ve brought animal crackers to life in a whimsical array of animals and soft pastel colors. It’s the perfect blend of playful and meaningful, adding character and charm to any nursery.”

Wallpaper On Every Wall

One trend that’s starting to fade is the accent wall, with parents committing to fully wallpapering the room. “We’re seeing a lot more wallpaper with coordinating trim, punchy art, and new mommies having fun with it — as they should,” explains Heymont.

Designer Alex Spielman of The Little Things also shares that her clients are leaning in a similar direction. “Wallpaper is the most consistent trend across the board. Regardless of where our clients are located, wallpaper remains a constant in almost every room we design.”

Sensory Nurseries Will Trend

Lorraine Gold, Chief Marketing Officer of the recently re-launched Bellini, reveals she’s seeing a new focus on texture in nurseries. “Bouclé fabrics, wavy curves, woven materials, and designs that incorporate mixed materials. Furniture that allows you to run your hands over and feel the tactility of the design and experience it with all of your senses.”

Sheepskin Will Rival Bouclé

While bouclé has been popular for a while now, especially for gliders. Spielman shares she’s seeing a lot of sheepskin fabrics as an alternative. “Sheepskin has made its debut. High-end and low-end options—it’s all about being cozy.”

Parents Say “Oui” To French Styles

Coe tells me she’s had a lot of clients interested in Parisian and French Provincial styles. “Some of them want to go all in, while others are still just playing with the idea. I think marrying those styles with more modern shapes is going to be a larger trend, like a modern crib with very ornate wallpaper or window treatments.”

Rounder Edges Rule

According to Gold, there’s a big desire right now for designs that are comforting, calm, and classic. “We’re seeing this play out in more organic forms — through designs that are rounder, with curved corners, and flowy shapes. All convey a welcoming and cozy aesthetic that contrasts with harsh angles. This softens up the nursery design language.”

One example of this is Bellini’s Aspen Collection. “With the Aspen collection, the focus is on comfort and relaxation. The rounded profile of the crib and rounded end panels give the crib a comfortable and relaxed feel that is very on-trend currently. Additionally, the caning on both the crib and the dresser adds to the casual feeling of the collection while elevating the design and adding visual interest.”

Eclectic Vintage Is the Next Big Thing

So what’s the next major trend in nursery design? Gold believes it will be an eclectic vintage aesthetic. “This trend will shift us towards creating warm and comforting spaces while moving us away from the minimalist all-white look. This has been on the rise across adult furniture for quite a while, and it is finally making its way into nursery spaces. Instead of white-painted furniture, design is embracing natural wood tones and mixing vintage-inspired pieces with a touch of modern flair, such as combining eclectic elements with fun fabrics.”

link

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *