52 Functional Small Nursery Decor Ideas

functional small nursery decor ideas

Expecting a baby and suddenly there’s no space for them? No worries, if you have at least a nook or a small room that you can use as a nursery, this is all you need! Small nurseries can be functional and practical without sacrificing the style, and your child will be absolutely comfortable there. We’ve gathered some examples of small nurseries and ways to style and accommodate there everything you need, small doesn’t mean not functional!

Small Nursery Theme And Style

As soon as you decide on the theme or style, it will be easier to mix and match all the pieces and renovate and redo them if needed. Minimalist and modern styles are perhaps the best ideas as they are usually uncluttered, and this is one of the main points for a small space. Scandinavian decor is also a nice idea as it’s rather uncluttered, too, and the color schemes are neutral and pastel ones. you may also try other styles but if the nursery is really small, limit the amount of decor and details to avoid a cluttered look. Stick to neutrals and pastels on the whole, whatever your style is, as they visually expand the space.

A boho nursery with a navy accent wall, a white crib, layered rugs, a rocker chair, pouf, a potted plant and a gallery wall.

A boho nursery with a navy accent wall, a white crib, layered rugs, a rocker chair, pouf, a potted plant and a gallery wall.

A bright mid-century modern nursery with a black accent wall, white furniture, layered rugs, a bright artwork and some pillows, a pink pouf.

A bright mid-century modern nursery with a black accent wall, white furniture, layered rugs, a bright artwork and some pillows, a pink pouf.

A bright mid-century modern nursery with a turquoise chair, a crib with bright bedding, a bold rug and a colorful gallery wall.

A bright mid-century modern nursery with a turquoise chair, a crib with bright bedding, a bold rug and a colorful gallery wall.

A chic tiny nursery with a stained crib, a white dresser and a black one, a striped rug and printed bedding, a wall-mounted shelf and toys.

A chic tiny nursery with a stained crib, a white dresser and a black one, a striped rug and printed bedding, a wall-mounted shelf and toys.

A colorful tropical-inspried small nursery with floral, palm prints, potted greenery and artworks.

A colorful tropical-inspried small nursery with floral, palm prints, potted greenery and artworks.

A farmhouse nursery done with a cute mobile, a printed ottoman and a faux animal skin as boho touches.

A farmhouse nursery done with a cute mobile, a printed ottoman and a faux animal skin as boho touches.

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

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

A grey and white small nursery with a built-in crib and a grey dresser that doubles as a changing table and shelves with baskets for storage.

A grey and white small nursery with a built-in crib and a grey dresser that doubles as a changing table and shelves with baskets for storage.

A leaf print wall, faux fur, a white leather ottoman and lots of natural light for a clean look in a tiny nursery.

A leaf print wall, faux fur, a white leather ottoman and lots of natural light for a clean look in a tiny nursery.

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

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

A mid-century modern tiny nursery with a stained crib, a stained dresser, a navy wingback chair, a printed rug and a tall shelving unit.

A mid-century modern tiny nursery with a stained crib, a stained dresser, a navy wingback chair, a printed rug and a tall shelving unit.

A modern tiny nursery with a stained crib with printed bedding, a changing table, a shelf and some mobiles and toys.

A modern tiny nursery with a stained crib with printed bedding, a changing table, a shelf and some mobiles and toys.

A narrow nursery in white, with a stained crib, a white dresser, some windows and artwork, greenery and toys.

A narrow nursery in white, with a stained crib, a white dresser, some windows and artwork, greenery and toys.

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

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

Small Nursery Furniture

Choose a space for the kid and accommodate a baby’s bed, this is the main item in any nursery. Create some storage – on the walls, under the bed, or just put a dresser next to it, it can double as a changing table. Don’t forget about yourself and if it’s possible, put a comfy chair next to the bed to sit next to the baby and look after them. Don’t forget the lights, they should be versatile: there should be a bright and a calm version for active time and bed time.

A neutral attic nursery with simple and casual furniture, muted and printed textiles plus lots of cute toys.

A neutral attic nursery with simple and casual furniture, muted and printed textiles plus lots of cute toys.

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

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

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

A neutral boho nursery with a white dresser, a stained crib, a tiny 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 grey and white crib, a matching dresser, a grey chair, light grey curtains and some decor.

A neutral modern nursery with a grey and white crib, a matching dresser, a grey chair, light grey curtains and some decor.

A neutral nursery spruced up with bold colors, with modern white furniture, colorful textiles and toys is a pretty and lovely kid's space.

A neutral nursery spruced up with bold colors, with modern white furniture, colorful textiles and toys is a pretty and lovely kid's space.

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

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

A neutral whimsy nursery with grey walls, a cloud accent wall, printed textiles, mobiles and garlands.

A neutral whimsy nursery with grey walls, a cloud accent wall, printed textiles, mobiles and garlands.

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

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

A small boho nursery with accent walls, a metal crib, a white dresser, bookshelves, some furniture and lvoely boho decor.

A small boho nursery with accent walls, a metal crib, a white dresser, bookshelves, some furniture and lvoely boho decor.

A small boho nursery with layered rugs, a white crib with printed bedding, a leather pouf, tassel chandelier and lovely decor.

A small boho nursery with layered rugs, a white crib with printed bedding, a leather pouf, tassel chandelier and lovely decor.

A small neutral nursery with a crib, a rocker chair, a grey pouf, layered rugs and some pretty decor is very welcoming.

A small neutral nursery with a crib, a rocker chair, a grey pouf, layered rugs and some pretty decor is very welcoming.

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

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

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

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

A small neutral nursery with an olive green accent wall, stained crib, a neutral chair, a basset, a printed rug and shades.

A small neutral nursery with an olive green accent wall, stained crib, a neutral chair, a basset, a printed rug and shades.

Small Nursery Decor

Bring cuteness and coziness to the space adding lovely decor in the style that you’ve chosen and personalizing the room. Get some potted plants, they will enliven the space a lot, and they can be suspended to save your floor space. Get inspired by the pics below and I’m sure I’ll convince you that a small nursery is no worse than a big one!

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

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

A small nursery with a large stained crib and printed bedding, a rocker chair, a boho rug, a shiny side table and bold decor.

A small nursery with a large stained crib and printed bedding, a rocker chair, a boho rug, a shiny side table and bold decor.

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

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

A small pastel nursery with blush walls, a white crib, a grey chair, a gallery wall, some decor and layered drapes.

A small pastel nursery with blush walls, a white crib, a grey chair, a gallery wall, some decor and layered drapes.

A small Scandinavian nursery with a light-stained crib, a white rocker chair with pillows, a dresser, a stool and some lovely decor.

A small Scandinavian nursery with a light-stained crib, a white rocker chair with pillows, a dresser, a stool and some lovely decor.

A small Scandinavian nursery with a white crib, a gallery wall, a windowsill with decor, toys and a dresser.

A small Scandinavian nursery with a white crib, a gallery wall, a windowsill with decor, toys and a dresser.

A small Scandinavian nursery with a white crib, a grey chair, pastel pillows and textiles, some artwork and layered rugs plus poufs.

A small Scandinavian nursery with a white crib, a grey chair, pastel pillows and textiles, some artwork and layered rugs plus poufs.

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

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

A tiny and cozy baby nursery with a white crib, a white rocker, a pouf and a basket for textiles plus toys.

A tiny and cozy baby nursery with a white crib, a white rocker, a pouf and a basket for textiles plus toys.

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

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

A tiny modern nursery with light blue walls, a white crib and a dresser, a grey chair, a gallery wall and printed textiles.

A tiny modern nursery with light blue walls, a white crib and a dresser, a grey chair, a gallery wall and printed textiles.

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

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

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

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

A tiny nursery with a white vintage crib, a windowsill as a table, some bookshelves and a play space on the floor.

A tiny nursery with a white vintage crib, a windowsill as a table, some bookshelves and a play space on the floor.

A tiny nursery with an accent wall, a stained crib with neutral bedding, a stained dresser, a yellow pouf and some shelves.

A tiny nursery with an accent wall, a stained crib with neutral bedding, a stained dresser, a yellow pouf and some shelves.

A tiny white nursery with a neutral crib, a white dresser, a neutral chair, a makeshift closet and some artwork and toys.

A tiny white nursery with a neutral crib, a white dresser, a neutral chair, a makeshift closet and some artwork and toys.

A welcoming mid-century modern nursery in neutrals, with a white crib, a grey rocker chair, layered rugs, a leather pouf and some artwork.

A welcoming mid-century modern nursery in neutrals, with a white crib, a grey rocker chair, layered rugs, a leather pouf and some artwork.

A white nursery is filled with a navy velvet chair, a printed rug and a brown wooden dresser.

A white nursery is filled with 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 decor.

A white nursery with a white dresser, a stained crib, a neutral chair, bookshelves, a makeshift closet and some decor.

An attic small nursery with a printed rug, a green crib, a white chair, stained furniture, decor, a black pendant lamp.

An attic small nursery with a printed rug, a green crib, a white chair, stained furniture, decor, a black pendant lamp.

An attic tiny nursery with a white crib and a dresser that doubles as a changing table, neutral textiles and a round mirror.

An attic tiny nursery with a white crib and a dresser that doubles as a changing table, neutral textiles and a round mirror.

An organic tiny nursery with a rattan bassinet, a white chair with a footrest, a dresser, a side table and a neutral gallery wall.

An organic tiny nursery with a rattan bassinet, a white chair with a footrest, a dresser, a side table and a neutral gallery wall.