Five nursery ideas that will inspire your little one
As well as being a practical space, your nursery should have a calm, bright and inspiring atmosphere for your little one. Using paint is a fantastic way to create an engaging colour scheme that you can personalise with patterns, details and accessories.
Discover five ways you can use our certified child-safe Intelligent paints to create a safe and inspiring environment for your little one…
Embrace colour with bright accent shades
When designing a nursery space, don’t shy away from using bold colours all over. Colour will create an exciting space for children to explore and learn.
Darker, moodier shades such as Juniper Ash will provide a strong base where you can introduce brighter accent shades. Use primary colours like Tuscan Red, Carys and Grey Stone in a variety of block patterns to create an interactive and adventurous setting, perfect for a toddler’s playroom.
Reflect nature with a pink and green colour pairing
As well as having a homely feel, your nursery is a place to create connection with nature. Pink and green is a natural combination that works together effortlessly, reminiscent of the outdoors.
Use two muted shades like Masquerade and Pleat for a soft and soothing scheme that is very easy on the eye. For a charming addition, use a flower stencil to paint floral designs on the wall. Or cover pieces of furniture with a nature-inspired wallpaper like Burges Snail – Ocean.
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Learn more about our eco credentials.Awake the senses with a pretty wallpaper design
Wallpaper is always a wonderful choice for bedrooms, as it allows you to bring in an element of texture and add instant character. Consider incorporating wallpaper into your nursery scheme to soften any hard surfaces and create a restful sanctuary for your bundle of joy.
Lovers’ Toile is a classic bedroom wallpaper, based on a traditional Toile de Jouy. For a tranquil pairing, combine the soft Blush colourway with panelling in the mint green, Aquamarine – Mid. Use a curved panelling design and add a fun colour accent with the contrasting deep ochre, Bassoon.
Explore all our wallpapers hereUse tonal greens for a neutral, soothing scheme
If you want to keep things simple with a neutral colour scheme, choose shades of green for a calm, natural environment that will soothe your little one. Green is the true colour of nature, one that we feel comfortable with in the home. Its neutral makeup brings a sense of calm to many settings, including nurseries and children’s rooms.
Use a green-based neutral such as Green Stone – Pale on the walls, and introduce stronger greens on the cot and furniture for a harmonious scheme. Consider elegant, muted greens like Book Room Green, or more vibrant, verdant hues like Hopper for a bold pop of colour.
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Pale blues are often associated with places of rest and calm, making them ideally suited to nursery settings.
For a more lively environment such as a toddler’s playroom, consider adding interest with contrasting colour and pattern. Paint diagonal stripes of Bone China Blue across a wall of the bright white, Shirting. Introduce a vibrant accent of Middle Buff on the skirting, and paint furniture details in a selection of bright colours to create playful colour highlights.
