Decorating a Nursery in Yellow
Ideas and Inspiration to Create a Cheery Baby's Nursery
Yellow is a great gender-neutral hue. It's bright, happy, and works well with a variety of looks.
Often described as happy and stimulating, yellow in all its variations is a great color for a baby’s room. From hues with just a hint of color to almost shocking sunshine shades, it is conducive to just about any decorating style you may have. If you have a nursery theme in mind, you can probably find a yellow paint to go with it. It’s easy to get started decorating a nursery in yellow. Just pick a shade at the paint store and put it on all four walls. The great thing about yellow is you won’t mind looking at for a long time, and it will adapt to different décor as your baby grows. Here are three ideas for a yellow nursery.
Yellow and Gray Nursery
This color combination is a recent favorite among design buffs and fits in with a more modern decorating style. If you want something different from standard-issue blue or pink, why not try this combo? A wash of lemony yellow on the wall pops against cool, calming gray accessories. For girls, look for pieces with stylized floral prints. Modern designs like stripes, polka dots, and shapes work if you’re decorating for a boy. You’ll find several bedding lines incorporating this color palette, or look for yellow mix and match items in different patterns.
Try: Benjamin Moore Lemon Meringue
Yellow and Blue Nursery
Like a clear, sunny day in spring, the combination of yellow and blue is a fresh alternative for your baby’s nursery. Adaptable for a boy or girl, you could pair sunshine yellow walls with a ceiling treatment designed to look like clouds in the sky. Then, continue the sky blue accents in the bedding, window treatments, and other accessories. Brighter turquoise works equally well with a yellow background. Draw attention to the color contrast with turquoise wall stickers—find them at crafts stores or online—in fun designs. You can use them in an under-the-sea theme or simple flower silhouettes for a more girly look.
Try: Sherwin Williams Daisy
Yellow and White Nursery
You can’t go wrong with a pretty yellow and white nursery. Soft, buttery walls are inviting, not shocking. If you have white furniture or antiques to use in the nursery, this color combo lets them stand out. For a breezy feel, choose white bedding and accent with other fabrics in a minimal design like gingham checks. Frame artwork or photographs in traditional wood or gold-toned frames and try a simple braided rug for added interest underfoot.
Try: Glidden Soft Yellow
