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Functional Small Nursery Decor Ideas

Are you expecting a baby and suddenly there is no room for her? Don’t worry, if you have at least one corner or a small room that you can use as a child’s room, that’s all you need! Small children’s rooms can be functional and practical without sacrificing style, and your child will feel absolutely comfortable there. We have put together some examples of small children’s rooms and ways to furnish and store everything you need there. Small doesn’t mean it’s not functional!

Small nursery theme and style

Once you’ve decided on the theme or style, it’s easier to combine all the pieces and renovate and redesign if necessary. Minimalist and modern styles are perhaps the best ideas as they are usually tidy, and that is one of the most important points for a small space. Scandinavian decor is also a nice idea as it is also rather uncluttered and the color schemes are neutral and pastel. You can try other styles, but if the child’s room is very small, limit the amount of decor and details to avoid a cluttered look. Overall, stick with neutrals and pastels, regardless of your style, as they visually expand the space.

A bright, mid-century modern nursery with a black accent wall, white furniture, layered rugs, a bright piece of art and some pillows, and a pink ottoman

A bright, mid-century modern nursery with a black accent wall, white furniture, layered rugs, a bright piece of art and some pillows, and a pink ottoman

A bright, mid-century modern nursery with a turquoise chair, a crib with bright linens, a statement rug, and a colorful gallery wall

A bright, mid-century modern nursery with a turquoise chair, a crib with bright linens, a statement rug, and a colorful gallery wall

a chic little nursery with a stained cot, a white and a black dresser, a striped rug and printed bedding, a wall shelf and toys

a chic little nursery with a stained cot, a white and a black dresser, a striped rug and printed bedding, a wall shelf and toys

a colorful, tropical-inspired small nursery with flowers, palm prints, potted plants and artwork

a colorful, tropical-inspired small nursery with flowers, palm prints, potted plants and artwork

A farmhouse nursery with a cute mobile, a printed ottoman and a boho-style faux animal fur

A farmhouse nursery with a cute mobile, a printed ottoman and a boho-style faux animal fur

a gender neutral nursery with a neutral crib, white dresser, white chair with ottoman and layered rugs

a gender neutral nursery with a neutral crib, white dresser, white chair with ottoman and layered rugs

a gray and white small nursery with a built-in crib and a gray dresser that doubles as a changing table, as well as shelves with baskets for storage

a gray and white small nursery with a built-in crib and a gray dresser that doubles as a changing table, as well as shelves with baskets for storage

A leaf-patterned wall, faux fur, a white leather stool, and lots of natural light create a clean look in a small child's room

A leaf-patterned wall, faux fur, a white leather stool, and lots of natural light create a clean look in a small child’s room

A small, mid-century modern nursery with an open closet, a neutral crib, a white chair, a stained dresser and some printed textiles

A small, mid-century modern nursery with an open closet, a neutral crib, a white chair, a stained dresser and some printed textiles

A small, mid-century modern nursery with a stained crib, stained dresser, navy wingback chair, printed rug and high shelf

A small, mid-century modern nursery with a stained crib, stained dresser, navy wingback chair, printed rug and high shelf

a modern small children's room with a stained cot with printed bedding, a changing table, a shelf and some mobiles and toys

a modern small children’s room with a stained cot with printed bedding, a changing table, a shelf and some mobiles and toys

a narrow white children's room with a stained cot, a white dresser, some windows and artwork, green plants and toys

a narrow white children’s room with a stained cot, a white dresser, some windows and artwork, green plants and toys

A neutral and pastel nursery with stained furniture, an accent wall, a makeshift closet, and lights and lamps is very inviting

A neutral and pastel nursery with stained furniture, an accent wall, a makeshift closet, and lights and lamps is very inviting

Small children’s room furniture

Choose a place for the child and place a baby bed, which is the most important element in every child’s room. Create some storage space – on the wall, under the bed or simply place a chest of drawers next to it, it can also serve as a changing table. Do not forget about yourself and, if possible, put a comfortable chair next to the bed to sit next to the baby and take care of him. Don’t forget about the lights, they should be versatile: there should be a bright version and a quiet version for active time and bedtime.

a neutral attic children's room with simple and casual furniture, muted and printed textiles and lots of cute toys

a neutral attic children’s room with simple and casual furniture, muted and printed textiles and lots of cute toys

A neutral boho nursery with a large white crib, changing table, chair, bookshelves, coral canopy and pretty decor

A neutral boho nursery with a large white crib, changing table, chair, bookshelves, coral canopy and pretty decor

a neutral boho nursery with a white dresser, a stained crib, a small rocker for the baby, an accent wall and a printed rug

a neutral boho nursery with a white dresser, a stained crib, a small rocker for the baby, an accent wall and a printed rug

A neutral, mid-century modern nursery with a stained dresser, a white crib, a printed rug, and some toys in baskets is a cool idea

A neutral, mid-century modern nursery with a stained dresser, a white crib, a printed rug, and some toys in baskets is a cool idea

a neutral, modern nursery with a gray and white crib, matching dresser, gray chair, light gray curtains and some decorations

a neutral, modern nursery with a gray and white crib, matching dresser, gray chair, light gray curtains and some decorations

A neutral children's room with bold colors, modern white furniture, colorful textiles and toys is a pretty and loving space for children

A neutral children’s room with bold colors, modern white furniture, colorful textiles and toys is a pretty and loving space for children

a neutral nursery with a stained crib, bassinet, white chair and ottoman, printed rug, bookshelves and artwork

a neutral nursery with a stained crib, bassinet, white chair and ottoman, printed rug, bookshelves and artwork

a neutral, fun nursery with gray walls, a cloud accent wall, printed textiles, mobiles and garland

a neutral, fun nursery with gray walls, a cloud accent wall, printed textiles, mobiles and garland

a pretty little nursery with a stained crib and chair, some art, neutral and printed textiles, and a metallic side table

a pretty little nursery with a stained crib and chair, some art, neutral and printed textiles, and a metal side table

A small boho nursery with accent walls, a metal bed, a white dresser, bookshelves, some furniture and pretty boho decor

A small boho nursery with accent walls, a metal bed, a white dresser, bookshelves, some furniture and pretty boho decor

a small boho nursery with layered rugs, a white crib with printed linens, a leather stool, a tassel chandelier and pretty decorations

a small boho nursery with layered rugs, a white crib with printed linens, a leather stool, a tassel chandelier and pretty decorations

A small, neutral nursery with a crib, rocking chair, gray stool, layered rugs, and some pretty decor is very inviting

A small, neutral nursery with a crib, rocking chair, gray stool, layered rugs, and some pretty decor is very inviting

a small neutral nursery with a stained crib, woven bench, neutral chair, ottoman, layered rugs and pretty decor

a small neutral nursery with a stained crib, woven bench, neutral chair, ottoman, layered rugs and pretty decor

a small neutral nursery with a white crib, changing table, neutral chair, some bookshelves and neutral decor

a small neutral nursery with a white crib, changing table, neutral chair, some bookshelves and neutral decor

Small nursery decor

Bring cuteness and coziness to the room by adding beautiful decoration in your chosen style and personalizing the room. Get some potted plants, they will significantly liven up the room and can be hung to save floor space. Get inspired by the pictures below and I am sure I will convince you that a small children’s room is no worse than a large one!

a small neutral Scandi nursery with a stained crib, white floating dresser, rocking chair, rug, artwork and some sheer curtains

a small neutral Scandi nursery with a stained crib, white floating dresser, rocking chair, rug, artwork and some sheer curtains

a small nursery with a large stained crib and printed linens, a rocking chair, a boho rug, a shiny side table and eye-catching decor

a small nursery with a large stained crib and printed linens, a rocking chair, a boho rug, a shiny side table and eye-catching decor

a small organic nursery with stained and white furniture, neutral linens and textiles, a makeshift closet, a pendant lamp and lights

a small organic nursery with stained and white furniture, neutral linens and textiles, a makeshift closet, a pendant lamp and lights

a small pastel-colored nursery with pink walls, a white crib, a gray chair, a gallery wall, some decor and layered curtains

a small pastel-colored nursery with pink walls, a white crib, a gray chair, a gallery wall, some decor and layered curtains

A small Scandinavian nursery with a light stained crib, white rocking chair with pillows, dresser, stool and pretty decorations

A small Scandinavian nursery with a light stained crib, white rocking chair with pillows, dresser, stool and pretty decorations

a small Scandinavian children's room with a white children's bed, a gallery wall, a windowsill with decorations, toys and a chest of drawers

a small Scandinavian children’s room with a white children’s bed, a gallery wall, a windowsill with decorations, toys and a chest of drawers

a small Scandinavian children's room with a white cot, a gray chair, pastel pillows and textiles, some artwork and layered rugs and stools

a small Scandinavian children’s room with a white cot, a gray chair, pastel pillows and textiles, some artwork and layered rugs and stools

a small white nursery with paneled walls, a white crib, a white dresser, layered rugs, a gray chair with an ottoman and some decor

a small white nursery with paneled walls, a white crib, a white dresser, layered rugs, a gray chair with an ottoman and some decor

a small and cozy children's room with a white cot, a white rocker, a stool and a basket for textiles and toys

a small and cozy children’s room with a white cot, a white rocker, a stool and a basket for textiles and toys

A small and cozy mid-century modern nursery with a white dresser, white sofa, stained crib, shelves, rugs and neutral curtains

A small and cozy mid-century modern nursery with a white dresser, white sofa, stained crib, shelves, rugs and neutral curtains

a small modern children's room with light blue walls, a white cot and chest of drawers, a gray chair, a gallery wall and printed textiles

a small modern children’s room with light blue walls, a white cot and chest of drawers, a gray chair, a gallery wall and printed textiles

A small, neutral nursery with a bunny accent wall, built-in shelves, a white crib and rocker, and some bright textiles

A small, neutral nursery with a bunny accent wall, built-in shelves, a white crib and rocker, and some bright textiles

A small, neutral nursery with a daybed, a mid-century modern dresser that doubles as a changing table, a crib with neutral bedding, and layered rugs is amazing

A small, neutral nursery with a daybed, a mid-century modern dresser that doubles as a changing table, a crib with neutral bedding, and layered rugs is amazing

a small children's room with a white vintage cot, a windowsill as a table, some bookshelves and a play area on the floor

a small children’s room with a white vintage cot, a windowsill as a table, some bookshelves and a play area on the floor

a small nursery with an accent wall, a stained crib with neutral linens, a stained dresser, a yellow stool and some shelves

a small nursery with an accent wall, a stained crib with neutral linens, a stained dresser, a yellow stool and some shelves

a small white nursery with a neutral crib, white dresser, neutral chair, makeshift closet and some art and toys

a small white nursery with a neutral crib, white dresser, neutral chair, makeshift closet and some art and toys

An inviting mid-century modern nursery in neutral tones, featuring a white crib, gray rocking chair, layered rugs, a leather ottoman and some artwork

An inviting mid-century modern nursery in neutral tones, featuring a white crib, gray rocking chair, layered rugs, a leather ottoman and some artwork

A white nursery features a navy velvet chair, a printed rug and a brown wooden dresser

A white nursery features a navy velvet chair, a printed rug and a brown wooden dresser

a white nursery with a white dresser, a stained crib, a neutral chair, bookshelves, a makeshift closet and some decorations

a white nursery with a white dresser, a stained crib, a neutral chair, bookshelves, a makeshift closet and some decorations

A small attic children's room with a printed rug, a green crib, a white chair, stained furniture, decor and a black hanging lamp

A small attic children’s room with a printed rug, a green crib, a white chair, stained furniture, decor and a black hanging lamp

a small children's room in the attic with a white children's bed and a chest of drawers that also serves as a changing table, neutral textiles and a round mirror

a small children’s room in the attic with a white children’s bed and a chest of drawers that also serves as a changing table, neutral textiles and a round mirror

an organic small nursery with a rattan cradle, white chair with footrest, dresser, side table and neutral gallery wall

an organic small nursery with a rattan cradle, white chair with footrest, dresser, side table and neutral gallery wall

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