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Nurseries: Green Day

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Nurseries: Green Day

Veer away from traditional baby blues and pinks—a chartreuse accent wall adds a bold splash of gender-neutral color.
Frolic SW 6703 at Sherwin-Williams. Babyletto Mercer 3-in-1 convertible crib in White/Espresso, $399 at All Modern Baby. Similar art: An Alphabetic Ode to Helvetica, $30 at ModernPop. 

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Nurseries: Animal Print

Have fun with window treatments—a colorful pattern can set the tone for the rest of the room.

Flat Roman shades in DwellStudio's Gio Lemon, $230 at The Shade Store. Dots Petal large rug, $550 at DwellStudio. DwellStudio for Target Silver Lake Convertible Crib 2nd Edition in Natural/White, $300 at Target. Vitra Model A cork stool, $405 at Design Public. Saucer lamp, $269 at YLighting. 

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Nurseries: Big Wheels

Colorful cars and trucks on the walls make a cheerful graphic statement.

Similar wall covering: Car wall decal mural, $80 at WeeDecor. Plan City Deluxe Road City, $90 at My Toy Box. Similar rocking horse: Plan Toys Large-Scale Neo Classic rocking horse, $234 at All Modern.

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Nurseries: Wild Thing

Bold textiles, like an abstract animal-print rug and bright floral bedding, liven up a white bedroom. Baskets in open shelving keep things neat.

Similar crib: DaVinci Alpha 3-in-1 stationary crib, $170 at Babies R Us. Similar changing station: $230 at Oeuf. Similar bedding: Organic Stepping Stone Blossom fitted sheet, $60 at Chulamama. Similar rug: Zebra rug in Orange and Natural, $995 at Jonathan Adler. Small Lined Makati basket in Natural, $25 at The Container Store.

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Nurseries: On High

A box shelf makes use of extra wall space when the room is small.

Similar crib: DaVinci Alpha mini rocking crib, $150 at Target. Similar mobile: Cotton Tale Tiger Tale musical mobile, $24.75 at BabyEarth. Similar shelf: Large open cube in White, $35 at Target.

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Nurseries: What a Circus

Animals do tricks above the bed while polka dots mix with plaid in this playful nursery.

DaVinci Jenny Lind 3-in-1 convertible crib in White, $149 at Walmart. Tattersall Aqua/Green woven cotton rug, $194 at Dash & Albert Rug Company. Green Dot curtain panel, $29 each at Land of Nod. Jungle mobile, $114 at Blabla.

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Nurseries: Color Stay

Even if you don't have a theme, choosing a few defining pieces, like an oversized polka-dot pendant lamp and a vibrant red chair, will hold the room together.

American Leather Hugo Chair in Nantucket Red, (price available upon request) at Jensen-Lewis. Similar crib: Marlowe panel crib in White, $799 at Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. Similar pendant lamp: Mod Squad pendant, $312 at Rosenberry Rooms. Similar rocking horse: Large oak rocking horse, $300 at Amish Direct Furniture.

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Nurseries: Patch Works

Mix florals effortlessly with a pretty quilt draped over the crib and mismatched pillows piled high on a chair.

Similar crib: Stork Craft Libby crib in White, $130 at Babies R Us. Similar chair: Karlstad chair in Blekinge White, $229 at Ikea. Similar quilt: Vintage baby blanket in Floral, $85 at Barn Dandy's.

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Nurseries: Room to Grow

A simple (and removable) wall decal goes a long way as the only decoration in this minimal, modern nursery. Built-in storage blends into the walls and hides diapers, blankets and clothes.

Retro rocker, $375 at Land of Nod. Gulliver crib, $100 at Ikea. Similar wall decal: Alphabet Tree, $150 at Dali Wall Decals.

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Nurseries: Into the Blue

Envelop neutral furniture and floorboards in clean blue walls for dramatic effect.

Blue Mosque paint at Sherwin-Williams. Similar crib: DaVinci Rozanne 3-in-1 convertible crib in Antique White, $259 at All Modern Baby. Similar life ring: Life ring in Mirror Blue, $33 at Nautical Supply Shop. Similar table and chairs: Latt table and two chairs, $20 at Ikea.

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Nurseries: Rock-a-Bye Baby

A rocking chair and daybed near the crib ensure that you're prepared for middle-of-the-night cries and early morning wake-ups.

Classic crib, $890 at Oeuf. Similar rug: Twist and Shout rug in Multi Bubblegum Pink, from $149 at Land of Nod.

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Nurseries: Major Statement

Oversized elements like a domed pendant and modern artwork fill a minimally furnished nursery.

Stokke Sleepi crib, $780 at BabyEarth. Similar light: Ikea 365+ Brasa pendant lamp in Red, $50 at Ikea. Vik Muniz Self-Portrait, (price available upon request) at Artnet.

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Nurseries: Cloud Cover

A repeated cloud motif is reflected in this room's soft blue and white palette.

Similar bookshelf: Expedit shelving unit, $99 at Ikea. Similar storage cubbie: Bratt Decor Blu storage cubbie, $878 at All Modern. Similar storage boxes: Bigso Bold Box in Blue, $18 at The Container Store.

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Nurseries: Split Level

Get the effect of wainscoting in a plain room by painting the bottom half of the walls a different color than the top.

Singular crib: Sniglar crib, $80 at Ikea. Similar table: Carolina Small Play Table, $99 at Pottery Barn Kids. Similar chair: Fargglad chair, $15 at Ikea. Similar car: Radio Flyer Little Red Roadster, $59 at Walmart.

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Nurseries: Basket Case

Wicker elements—a chair and bookshelf—give this nursery a rustic, homespun feel.

Wicker Arch shelf in Natural, $184 at Mystic Wicker. Similar chair: Bayside white resin wicker chair, $59.25 at Home Depot.

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Nurseries: Playful Stripes

Multicolored stripes in the curtains and round rug create a cheerful atmosphere.

Similar rug: Circular Stripe Playground rug in Pink, $96 at Rosenberry Rooms. Similar crib: Asher crib in Antique White, $849 at Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. Similar curtains: Citrus Stripe curtain panel, $25 each at Land of Nod.

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Nurseries: Mini Me

A French wing chair and vintage car are shrunk down to the perfect size for your little man.

Little Boy Blue Comet pedal car, $189 at Pedal Cars and Retro Collectables. Time to Turn In crib, $549 at Land of Nod. Similar chair: Mini French wing chair, $499 at Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. Similar light: Fado pendant light, $29.99 at Ikea.

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Nurseries: Soft and Pure

Let toys and books color the room by keeping everything else understated in white and wood.

Lack side table, $8 at Ikea. Similar rocker: Charm Co. Plush Sheep rocker, $120 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Nurseries: Soft and Cozy

For a classic nursery, pair pale yellow walls with white wooden furniture and a braided rug.

Martha Stewart Living Yellow Gerbera Interior Paint, $3 for tester at Home Depot. Time to Turn In crib, $549 at Land of Nod. Cutting Garden rug in Grass, $48 at Rosenberry Rooms. Similar blanket: Organic cotton crib blanket in Sandpiper, $44.50 at Babytime Organics. Similar bench: Zoe backless bench in Rubbed Ivory, $399 at Ballard Designs. 

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Nurseries: Bold Hue

Modern white furniture pops against a saturated blue-toned wall.

Martha Stewart Living Interior Paint in Washed Denim, $3 for tester at Home Depot. Two-Wide changing table, $1,550 at Nurseryworks. Storytime rocker, $800 at Nurseryworks. Similar crib: Spot on Square Hiya convertible crib, $749 at All Modern. 

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