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Wooden crates -

Buy a few unfinished wooden crates and paint them to match the nursery's color scheme. You can use them as shelves or to store toys.

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Chalkboard paint -

Chalkboard paint is great for nurseries. Let your creative juices flow and draw whatever you feel like on them. And needless to say, your kid will love it too!

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Wallpaper -

Like in any other room, wallpaper can look great and totally transform the look of a nursery. Even more "adult" ones can work beautifully, like this floral pattern.

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Wallpaper -

But if you prefer something softer, clouds never go out of fashion and are really soothing to look at.

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Mobile -

A nice mobile can help calm your baby, but they're also part of the room. Shop for cute baby mobiles that fit the nursery style.

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Point of view -

Look at the walls and ceiling from the child's perspective. Wouldn't it be nice to look around and see a tree and birds?

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Texture -

Nursery walls don't have to be plain. You can transform a room by adding some texture to the walls. Take a look at these purple clouds, for instance.

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Walls -

Wall decor can be as simple as this. A nursery should have a calm atmosphere, so dots, stars, and other simple, yet soothing, shapes can be used.

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Theme -

Why not pick a theme and go with it? This maritime nursery is a perfect example of how well it can work.

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Tent -

How adorable is this teepee? Kids love a good fort, and a tent like this one will not only look great, but it will also be used by the child.

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Play area -

Arrange a play area for your child in the nursery. As soon as they start moving around, they'll appreciate and benefit from all the stimuli they get from playing.

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Play -

A nursery should a place to rest and play. Make it a real playground, and your kid will absolutely love it!

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Accent wall -

Who said accent walls were just for "grown-up rooms"? They can work marvelously well in a nursery too, as this example demonstrates.

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"I'm getting taller!" -

Physically growing up can be really exciting for a kid, especially if they can track their height! This is a must-have that your child will love for years to come.

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Darker shades -

We tend to associate nurseries with light shades, but there is nothing wrong with darker ones. Just play around with color accents, and it will look lovely.

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Fun furniture -

Why have a plain straw basket, when you can have a penguin, right? This is just an example of how furniture can be fun and work well as part of a nursery's decor.

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Minimalist -

As long as it's comfortable for the child, the nursery's decor should reflect the parents' taste and style. A minimalist monochrome nursery with color accents? Sure!

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Mini studio apartment -

Kids love to mimic adults doing everyday things. "Mom and dad are in the kitchen? So am I!" Sounds like fun, right?

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Swing -

Hang a swing and place some stuffed animals in it. It'll look great, and your kid will enjoy it as soon as he/she is old enough.

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Lighting -

Be creative with lighting. From different lampshades to fairy lights, try various options and see what works best.

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Art gallery -

Hang a few whiteboards and let your child have fun turning the nursery into an art gallery.

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Vintage toys -

A toy such as this wooden rocking horse will give your nursery a nice retro touch. Plus, kids will eventually play with it, so it's a win-win situation.

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Hammock -

What if, instead of just rocking your baby, you rocked yourself too? Hanging a hammock not only looks great, but it can be really useful too.

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Chairs -

Sometimes nurseries lack a space for adults. And when they don't, there's usually just one place to sit. This is a great alternative when both parents want to sit in the nursery.

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Stuffed toys -

Some stuffed animals are more useful than others. Here's an example of one that can be used as both a toy and a draft guard for the nursery's door.

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Huge teddy bear -

A huge teddy will "guard" the nursery. Your baby will love having a big friend to make him/her feel safe.

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Cozy -

As the crib gives way to the first bed, you can create a cozy space like this one. 

See also: Home decor ideas for music lovers

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