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Nursery wall decor comes in many shapes and sizes, and because the walls are one of the biggest areas in your baby room, whatever nursery wall decor you choose will have a huge impact on your finished design, so it's important to choose something interesting.



It doesn't have to be complicated though - from framed art to the more sophisticated DIY nursery mural, there is plenty to choose from. Whether you are looking for something simple or you are ready for an adventure, you'll find some great ideas here...





One of the easiest and least expensive ways to completely transform a room is to give it a coat of paint. Choose your colors, slap it on and voila your baby room is halfway there!

Of course, if slapping it on isn't your style and you're up for some fun, there are some fabulous ways to really transform your nursery using the humble paint brush...

What To Paint and How To Paint It...

First up, you need to decide what part of the nursery you will be painting. While newly painted walls will take you a long way towards a beautiful baby room, a beautifully painted door or ceiling can add the perfect finishing touch.

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Baby Nursery Colors

Will you use one color or a mixture? If you decide to use more than one color you need to decide how much of each color to use and which parts of the room to paint in which colors.

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Painted Borders

Painting a border around your nursery room is a wonderful way to add your personal touch. It's easy to do and it doesn't take as long as hand painting a whole wall.

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Nursery Murals

If you're feeling adventurous why not try your hand at your own nursery mural. It's not as difficult as you think and it will turn your baby's nursery into a virtual wonderland!

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Paint Effects

Another easy but very effective way to add fun and depth to your painted nursery walls is to use paint effects. These are particularly popular in modern baby nursery design and there is a wide variety to choose from. Some are easier than others but they all produce a very rewarding final effect.

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Messaging

Painting a message on your baby's nursery wall adds a gorgeous, personal touch to your little one's room. Choose a message that comes from your heart and expresses your love for your precious butterball.

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Stenciling

If freehand painting is a bit too daunting don't give up - you can always try your hand at stenciling. Stencils can be used to write a message, create a border or even pull together an entire mural!

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Stamping

Similar to stenciling, stamping requires a slightly different technique and is especially effective for creating a border. Stamping can also be used to create an entire accent wall - and it's so easy to do!

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Another uncomplicated way to add a sudden burst of life to your baby nursery!

Paste and stickables come in all sorts of shapes and sizes - you can even make your own!

Wallpaper

This can be used for the whole room, an accent wall or just the bottom or top wall sections. You can combine it with bead board, a chair rail, paint or a different complementary wallpaper.

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Wallies and Stickers

A sophisticated and modern alternative to the nursery wall mural, wall stickers are striking and easy to use. You just stick them on. Many wall decals are also easily removed making them an ideal solution if you are renting. No paint, no holes in the wall - just beautiful art...

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Make Your Own Wall Decals

You can make effective wall decals for next to nothing! It's easy and so much fun and they're surprisingly durable!

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If you have a willing hubby, boards and rails make a stunning alternative to paint and wallpaper...

Bead Board

This is usually used on the lower half of the wall. However, it can also be used to create an effective backdrop to the crib and I have also seen it used on the full wall horizontally rather than vertically to produce a wonderful beach house effect.

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Chair Rails

Use chair rails to divide the walls if you want to use a different color or paint effect (such as stripes or checks) for the top and the bottom. Alternatively, you can add a chair rail to match your nursery furniture, simply to add interest to the wall or to tie your design together...

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After all that painting, sticking and boarding you may find that you still have open spaces on your nursery walls that just need "a little something".

Check out all these fabulous nursery wall decor options that require no more than a nail in the wall...

Framed Wall Art

Frames come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and can be made from wood, metal, plastic or even ceramics. They can hold many different art options - prints, original paintings, special keepsakes, poems and more. Shadow boxes with 3 dimensional creations inside are another creative alternative - and they're easy to do yourself.

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Canvas Prints

Similar to above but these have no frame and are typically used in a line or a block to give maximum effect.

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Nursery Wall Letters

These are very popular and come in many forms. You can buy them or make your own. They can be a small feature or major focal point depending on their size and position in the nursery.

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Photographs

With the right frames, a few special photographs can be very effective. You can create a photo wall, use them as a border around the room or on one wall or just scatter them across the walls like framed wall art. You can even create a family tree or turn them into silhouettes.

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Growth Charts

Growth charts make the perfect keepsake to tuck away and keep forever and they come in many different shapes and sizes.

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Hand and Footprints

Another wonderful keepsake - there are lots of ways to use your little one's hand and footprints as nursery wall decor.

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A Belly Cast

This form of wall art is becoming increasingly popular. Decorate the cast in your baby room colors and put it up for display.

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Baby Clothing

An inexpensive and charming decorating option - see if you can find some old vintage baby clothing to use.

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Mirrors

Mirrors are especially effective in small baby nurseries. They reflect the light and lend the illusion of space to the room. They are available in all sorts of gorgeous frames. Just choose one to match your furniture or your decor. As an added bonus, babies just love to look at their reflections!

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Shelves

Shelves make great baby nursery wall decor. Decorate them, hang things from them, prop your favorite baby things up on them - they add a cozy, homely feel.

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Wall Hangings

Wall hangings are a versatile nursery wall decor option. Gone are the days when appliqued fabric was your only option. Today you can find wall hangings made from painted wood, tapestry and ceramics to name but a few.

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Collage of Memories

My personal favorite - nothing can replace the memories of those first few weeks with your new baba. Putting your memories up on the nursery wall is a great way to keep them fresh. A memory collage makes a stunning addition to your nursery wall decor, and it's easy and inexpensive to make!

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Themed Nursery Wall Decor

And don't forget to look out for wall decor to match your theme!
















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