Gone are the days of assigning pink for girls and blue for boys. Gender neutral nursery designs are increasingly popular for allowing more flexibility. The key to creating a sophisticated gender neutral baby room is choosing the right backdrop. Here are 5 gender neutral color palettes that exude modern style.
For an organic, cozy vibe, an earthy clay beige like Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige makes a beautiful gender neutral nursery backdrop. Paired with wood accents, natural textures and greenery, it creates a relaxed yet sophisticated mood.
Keep a clay beige nursery from skewing too feminine by incorporating woods and greens. Opt for solid wood cribs, dressers and bookshelves. Bring in jute, seagrass and cotton for natural texture. Use fern prints and hanging plants to enhance the earthy vibe. The beige walls with green accents and wood tones create a gender neutral palette.
A cool gray and white palette is a foolproof gender neutral option. Benjamin Moore’s Stony Ground is a sophisticated, mineral gray that pairs beautifully with bright white. The contrast feels clean and modern.
Keep a gray and white nursery design gender neutral by adding pops of primary colors. Introduce bold reds, sunny yellows and cerulean blues in artwork, bedding and toys. Use primary colors and graphic black and white patterns in textiles and wall decor. The colorful hits contrast with the neutral background for a playful, non-gendered look.
For a relaxed vibe, try a soft dove gray like Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore. The lighter neutral gray provides a subdued backdrop for vibrant accents in both masculine and feminine palettes.
Keep a dove gray nursery gender neutral by mixing bold patterns, colors and textures. Incorporate both chic black and white graphic prints along with boho multi-colored patterns. Bring in a playful combination of masculine and feminine colors like navy, marigold and blush. The neutral backdrop ties it all together without skewing too feminine or masculine.
While gray and white play it safe, you can get playful with vibrant coral and mint green for a gender neutral nursery. Benjamin Moore’s Caliente and Sherwin Williams Krypton are bold enough to stand up to both boy and girl accessories.
When pairing coral and mint green walls, keep patterns graphic and geometric. Black and white arrows, triangles and diamonds printed on bedding, artwork and accessories pop against the colorful backdrop. The mix of bold patterns and colors feels playful for either gender. For contrast, use white furniture and fixtures.
For an earthy, rustic feel, natural wood tones make a warm and welcoming gender neutral nursery backdrop. Benjamin Moore’s Woodridge is an organic beige-brown that provides a cozy, subtle foundation.
Keep wood tone walls from skewing too feminine by incorporating navy accents. Use navy cribs, bookshelves, toy boxes and storage bins. Navy and white bedding and artwork also contrast beautifully with beige-brown walls. The natural wood tone allows both masculine navy and playful pastels to feel at home.
The key to a sophisticated gender neutral nursery is choosing an adaptable backdrop that welcomes both masculine and feminine accents. Versatile neutrals like dove grays, clay beiges and natural wood tones allow you to incorporate accessories to suit your child. Vibrant corals and mints provide playful punch for any gender. Focus on patterns and textures over specific color palettes. With the right neutral foundation, your nursery can grow with your child.
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