Home / Home / Home Decor We can’t get enough of these unique gender-neutral nursery color palettes 😍 Design experts help us go beyond pink and blue. By Deena Campbell February 27, 2020 Rectangle I’ll admit it: I love a pretty pink and blue nursery. It sounds overly cliche, but it’s really classic. Traditional nursery colors are all well and good, but wouldn’t it be cool to incorporate the same colors you love in your living room and bedroom in your baby’s room? If you’re ready to step outside the box and be a tad darring, we reached out to designers at Decorist to help us reimagine nursery color palette trends to put a spin on our existing designs. Here are the top new nursery color palettes for 2020: 1. Mint colorways “What’s really popular are subtle mint shades paired with organic neutrals (think textural ivory and wood tones) with soft pops of black and white, creating a soothing retreat for you and your little one,” says Decorist designer Meg Weber. When used in its more vibrant shades, mint can add moments of playfulness and it blends itself well to maximalist spaces . “There is a strong case for calling this shade of green, in its more subtle hues, the new grey,” says Weber. “It feels updated and can act as a neutral itself while adding more dimension.” Get started with: Crate & kids mint bean bag chair, $139 DaVinci convertible crib in lagoon, $199.99 Pairings: Minted coral combination wall art, $93 Anthropologie flower-dyed velvet pillow in peach, $68 Ada Home Decor wall shelf in mustard, $52.99 2. Blue + yellow balanced with brown + grey It’s important to remember that blue isn’t just for a boy nursery, and pink isn’t for girls. The color of your nursery is all about colors you like that make you feel good. You want it to be your happy place. A blue and yellow palette is a great foundation for any nursery. “This color palette is a classic that strangely feels new again with the infusion of brown and gray furniture in fun colors and bohemian accents,” says Weber. “The key is to keep a neutral ground so the blues and yellows pop in a modern way and work with bold geometric shapes. This palette is another great gender neutral option that can also grow with your tot.” Get started with: One Kings Lane barbieri dresser in blue, $575 Vacilando Quilting Co. wall quilt, $150 Pairings: Luly + Georgia astrid indoor/outdoor rug, $148 RoomMates wallpaper in grey, $33.99 Pehr canvas storage bin in grey, $27.99 3. Jewel tones + vibrant tropicals Jewel tones are officially trending in 2020 and it feels especially fresh when paired with tropical accents and hints of blush. If you’re looking for depth in your nursery, go for rich colors like sapphire, topaz, emerald, ruby and amethyst. This palette works best when executed with a maximalist approach, layering color on color and mixing bold patterns with natural materials. If you’re new to the trend, and not quite sold on it, start small with a jewel tone rug. Rugs are a great way to add color without fully committing. Get started with: West Elm tropical leaf print removable wallpaper, $59 Crate & Kids milo velvet glider, $1,299 Anthrolologie colloquial tamsin kids chair, $68 Pairings: World Market Basket Weave Bamboo Pendant Lamp, $69.99 Marmalade lani lamp shade, $12.99 4. Neutral Bohemian colors with a touch of terracotta When it comes to Bohemian colors, you’ll want to look to browns, greens and grays. Think of 1970’s design when creating a Boho aesthetic—it’s all about mixing colors, patterns and textures. “While I’m personally not a huge fan of Boho, I do love the serene and neutral space it creates,” says Decorist designer Belinda Nihill. “Layering texture rather than color is such a beautiful way to do so. For boys, I love adding leather and timber to the soft neutrals; for girls, it’s the palest of blush tones.” For terracotta colors, you’ll want to look for earth tones that land somewhere between orange and brown. Get started with: Babyletto hudson 3-in-1 convertible crib, $379.99 Urban Walls canyon colors decal pack, $169 Pairings: Carter’s by DaVinci adrian swivel glider with storage ottoman, $429.99 Urban Outfitters leather floor pouf, $269 5. Brooding, moody hues “Brooding hues are also trending across the board in home decor and translate beautifully to nurseries,” says Weber. Moody hues like blue, green and gray undertones are soothing and can make both large and small spaces feel extra cozy. They also look lovely paired with dark greys and rust, and can be infused subtly or saturate a room. Get started with: Create & Kids hampshire 4-drawer olive green dresser, $799 Copper Pearl 3-layer reversible quilt in canyon, $59.99 Pairings: Pottery Barn Kids taylor machine washable rug, $129 Minted sacred beginning no. 1 wall art, $100 We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. 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