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Nursery décor has come a long way.
For one thing, kitting out a newborn or toddler’s room is no longer limited to reaching for the novelty wallpaper and investing in a few tins of pastel paint in blue or pink. Whatever your thoughts on the rise of sharenting and ‘mummy bloggers,’ one side effect of this shift in parenting trends is that, on Pinterest and beyond, social media is now awash with interiors inspiration for kids rooms that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and – crucially – are imaginative with a major sense of fun.
Whether you have a little one on the way or are looking to re-imagine your child’s nursery space, there are a number of practical considerations to take into account.
When choosing colours, be that for walls, floors or furniture, think about how well those shades will ‘grow’ with your kids: neutrals, such as greys and whites, will create a timeless effect and can be switched up with affordable, colourful accessories and favourite toys, or even extra painted motifs (we love the Pinterest-inspired trend for 'mountain' walls, which look striking and are surprisingly easy to recreate).
Before you set your heart on that colour scheme, though take textiles like curtains, rugs or throws into account - and think about turning the ceiling into a feature, with a mural or a calming colour (babies spend more time lying down than most adults, after all...)
Feeling inspired yet? From colourful, creative storage solutions to kid-friendly printed wallpaper and paint ideas, we've scoured Pinterest to bring you some brilliant nursery ideas that you'll want to recreate for your own little ones...
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Open their eyes to the world with a map mural like this one...
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... or perhaps this slate grey alternative?
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Consider a textured wall to really add interest (we love the contrast between the deep green and the oat brown shades, too)
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A mountain wall is the Pinterest-favoured paint idea that's a. kid-friendly and b. actually pretty easy to pull off.
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Clean lines and more muted versions of neon hues make for a stylish kids' bedroom.
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The dream minimalist childrens' room: simple shapes, pared-down colours, and not a rogue Lego brick in sight.
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You love botanically-inspired wallpaper - so there's no reason why your kids won't, too.
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A cute way to add pops of colour: paint the inside of box shelves in complementary shades.
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We can dream of colour-coordinated shelves for kids (while knowing full well they'd never stay that way in real life...)
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A mix of low-key patterns adds interest to a minimalist nursery set-up.
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Try this more graphic take on the mountain wall: combine geometric shapes and pattern for an eye-catching corner.
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Even clutter can look good with the right storage: start off with minimalist-friendly box shelves, like these ones...
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Turn an alcove or unusually shaped nook into a feature with some statement wallpaper.
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A beautiful (and yes, very Pinterest-friendly) way to bring blooms into the nursery: a floral twist on the traditional mobile.
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Create a calming bedroom set up with a muted colour palette and some night sky motifs.
For more interiors inspiration, check out our guide to the prettiest pastel living rooms, shelf styling hacks to use in your home and the ideas to steal from Pinterest's best bathrooms.
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