As you prepare for a new baby, there is very much to think about–the baby’s nursery is just one small piece of the whole picture. Picking out a color scheme and nursery style can be one of the most fun things to do while waiting for your bundle of joy to arrive, so today we’re sharing some gorgeous baby boy nursery paint ideas for inspiration.
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A baby’s nursery is a space that should be comforting and inviting to a new baby and also to his parents. Nurseries for baby boys are traditionally painted in hues of blue, but they don’t have to be. There are many different baby boy nursery themes, like a moon and star nursery, and choices of color palettes when decorating a nursery for a boy. Add personality to a baby boy’s nursery with creative baby boy nursery ideas.
12 Creative and Gorgeous Baby Boy Nursery Paint Ideas
The style and accent color scheme in which you decorate your baby boy’s nursery will in part determine the type of toys that will be given to your little man, the color of your baby’s “special blanket,” and your decorating choices for years to come, so it deserves some consideration.
Let’s take a look at a few different colors and concepts so you can pick out the vibe that suits your home best.
Modern Paint Colors – Brights and Whites
One way to create a unique nursery the easy way with paint is to choose modern bright colors instead of traditional blue.
Chocolate brown is warm and inviting and works well with many other different colors such as cream, lime green, yellow, and orange.
Another very modern color for the baby room is stark white. Although it may not seem very unique, it can be. Dress up white walls with modern baby art, wall decals and fixtures.
Decorate the baby’s room with modern-looking furniture made up of straight, clean lines. This works great with a monochrome color palette.
More unique and modern paint choices and nursery design for a baby boy’s nursery are red, grey, silver, gold, lime green, army green, and orange.
These colors are bright and bold, so a good idea is to mix them with neutral tones so that they are not overwhelming.
Shades of Grey
Grey has been a popular color for baby nurseries, for both boys and girls. Grey nurseries are gorgeous and you can add pops of whatever color you like for accents and to finish it off.
Murals
If your baby’s room has a modern design theme, think about having a unique mural painted on one of the walls. Jungle, ocean, island, and mountain scenes all make interesting murals and can stand the test of time.
If you don’t really like the idea of an entire wall being a mural and don’t think is a great choice, just have a small part of it painted.
You can also find mural wall decals on Etsy, if you don’t feel confident painting. This neutral toned mountain mural is absolutely gorgeous.
The ceiling is also a good place for a mural that depicts a cloudy sky or a starry night sky. Many painting professionals offer mural painting with a modern look if you don’t feel comfortable doing it yourself. If you would like to do it yourself, but don’t have the skills buy a mural painting kit that allows you to paint by number.
Borders and Stripes
Borders and stripes can dress up an otherwise boring paint job. A small border around the top of a room or at chair rail level is an excellent choice and can be just enough to satisfy your creativity without looking gaudy.
A strip of a single bold complimentary color will make neutral walls stand out.
Vertical bold stripes also look great in a baby boy’s nursery. They work well with circus and train themes.
Paint alternating stripes in two different, but complimentary bold colors. If one is very bold, use a neutral color for the other. Two different hues of the same color also work well with vertical stripes.
Traditional Solid Colors
Solid colors are a standard fallback but a fun theme, and probably the most common paint scheme parents use for their nurseries.
This type of wall paint scheme is practical, simple, and economical. Parents can easily paint the walls themselves without worrying that they’ll make a mistake.
In addition, this type of paint scheme is less likely to be outgrown. Standard “boy” colors include baby pale blue, light green, and sunny yellow. Although a darker blue is generally associated with boys, a light powdery shades of blues has many associations, including peace, calm, and tranquility.
However, other colors like green and yellow are not associated only with males at all–instead, they remain gender-neutral and may be preferable.
Go Green or Light Yellow
Yellow and green are good choices and stunning examples for the paint colors and nursery scheme of a baby’s room for two reasons.
First, the colors are said to have pleasant effects on those within the painted room. A light, cool green, or blue-green can have a calming effect as well as give the room a more spacious and airy feeling.
Picking out a green wall mural with trees gives the room an instant calm, and is a look that’s very on trend. We love this forest mural from Etsy for a baby boy’s nursery wall.
Pale yellows and mint green can also make a simple room appear more spacious. These colors are also convenient picks for those designing a nursery for a baby of unknown gender or for those planning to have another baby use the same nursery later.
Earth Tones
Earth tones are said to be emotionally calming and comforting. Colors of the soil, browns, and beiges are said to have a psychologically “grounding” effect.
Earthy browns coordinate nicely with other colors, such as dull greens and pastels, especially soft blues. Chocolate brown is a popular color combination in the interior design world when paired with light blue or light pink, so this is a potent combination for those who desire to use traditional baby blue somewhere in a nursery.
These colors are also quite fitting for rooms with outdoorsy, nature themes or modern, contemporary-themed rooms.
Non-Traditional Blues
Non-traditional shades of blue are becoming popular picks for contemporary nurseries.
On the bolder end of the blue spectrum, cyan and teal are compatible with neutral colors.
On the softer, lighter side, Cambridge and periwinkle blue are similar to light blue but more modern.
Baby Blue with a Twist
A “new” way to use that traditional color blue paint is to use it in conjunction with other colors in patterns and decorative paint techniques.
Baby blue pairs well with browns, whites, and off-whites, among many other colors.
Creating designs such as a color split (one color on the top half, another on the bottom), stripes or polka dots allows designers to use as much or as little of the colors they choose.
Geometric Accent Wall
Paint brightly colored blocks on one wall. Blocks can be of different sizes and can overlap.
Use a variety of paint finishes, such as flat, glossy, and metallic.
Stenciled Lettering
Stencil a favorite nursery rhyme or inspirational poem around the room.
Use a very dry brush when stenciling so the paints does not leak under the edges of the stencil. Embellish with hand-painted stars, vines, or other small accents.
If you’re not confident in your painting abilities for this, you can add the name with a wooden sign which also has the benefit of adding texture. We also love the deep green color of the paint in this baby boy nursery. The wooden name sign shown below is available from Etsy
Cartoon Characters
Using cartoon characters is a popular way to decorate children’s rooms. Hire a professional muralist or use a projector to transfer character designs to the wall.
You can also use wall decals for ease, like these Winnie the Pooh wall stickers from Etsy.
Other popular cartoon characters for baby boy nursery walls are the Lion King, Dumbo, or non branded cartoons like a cartoon elephant, or other cute animals.
Painting and preparing a baby nursery is a chance to get creative. You can paint a baby’s room in vibrant or pastel colors, and you can use a variety of decorative paint techniques.
Color options for a nursery room go far beyond the traditional pink for girls and blue for boys. When choosing a paint color, things to consider include the room’s overall theme and the baby’s gender. For those designing the decor of a boy’s room, there are many fresh and playful possibilities.
If you’re having a girl check out our baby girl nursery ideas
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.
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