Beach Theme Nursery Ideas

When designing a beach theme nursery there are so many different design routes you can take and they all are completely unique. Imagine a masculine nautical theme with bold color blocks and lots of ropes and knots. Then think of a whimsical sea turtles design with bright colors, soft stuffed animals, and a fluffy rug. If you love the beach or sea creatures and want to design your nursery with a related theme, you’re in the right place. Let’s explore lots of creative beach themed nursery ideas together.

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Who Would Appreciate a Beach Theme Nursery

There are so many of us with a blue mind that are drawn to the water. For most, the body of water with the biggest pull is the beach. There is something majestic about the roar of the waves and the energy of the sea. 

If you grew up near the beach, live near it now, or love taking beach vacations as often as possible, you should consider designing a beach theme nursery for your baby. From palm trees to ocean waves to a light and airy design with a coastal feel, there are seemingly endless ways to design a beach-themed nursery.

In this post, we will be exploring different angles to take when designing a beach-themed nursery to get your creative juices flowing. There may be a few links to some of my favorite items to pull together each beach theme as well to help you get started in your design.

 

Some Popular Themes for a Beach Nursery

Sea Creatures

If you love all the majestic creatures in the ocean, consider theming your nursery around all sorts of different sea creatures. You could feature whales, octopuses, sea turtles, and more all within your decor. Begin with a cute blue sea creature crib bedding set or a light pink ocean creature bedding set and design the entire room around that.

 

Nautical Beach Theme

Consider a nautical theme when designing a beach nursery for your little boy. Bold color blocks with navy blue, white, and sometimes even red can be featured throughout the room. Also bring in elements featuring ropes, knots, and boats to pull this theme together.

 

Palm Trees

You can find palm tree crib sheets in almost any color scheme. There are huge palm tree decals you can stick onto the wall if you aren’t ready to paint your own palm tree mural. Using jute-types fabrics and a boho vibe work very well with a palm tree theme that is completely gender neutral.

 

Sea Shells Theme

A sea shell nursery theme is very unique and thus it will be more difficult to find decor for, but not nearly impossible (especially if you live near the beach). Consider adding some shell pillows, hanging a fishing net filled with shells on the walls, and featuring a glowing sea shell lamp as well.

 

Dolphins

One of the most majestic animals in the ocean is the brilliant and adorable dolphin. Use this feminine dolphin bedding set to design your little girl’s nursery around. Don’t forget a sweet dolphin lamp and some large beautiful dolphin wall art too.

 

Whales

Most whale crib bedding will be blue so they are perfect to use when designing a little boy nursery. Blue nurseries can work for little girls too though especially when you are doing a beach theme. After all, the ocean and the sky are both blue so many beach theme items will naturally be blue.

You can easily find whale nursery decor like baby whale lamps or stuffed animal whales.

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Boho and Jute

If you love boho vibes and the whimsy of Bohemian decor you should consider using that in your nursery design with subtle beach vibes added in.

Jute, macrame, and neutral colors tie perfectly together with beach decorations. Sea shells, starfish, and ropes match perfectly with a boho theme. Check out boho design items and you’ll be surprised how seamlessly they tie together with a beach theme.

 

A Beachy Blend

 

You don’t have to follow any strict decor guidelines if you don’t want to when designing your baby’s nursery. You can easily tie together all beach elements and still create a great beach themed nursery.

Imagine a sea creature bedding set with a boat mobile. Photos of sunsets and waves on the walls and shelves with a toy boat, stuffed dolphin, and starfish.

 

How to Set Up a Beach Theme Nursery

Begin with the walls

After selecting the perfect beach nursery theme to design your room around, it’s time to set it up piece by piece. Interior designers would advise you to begin with the walls. Consider adding on a fresh coat of paint to create fresh white walls, sea glass light blue or soft green walls, or even something with more vibrant colors. You can use beach wallpaper on a single accent wall, or all around the room. You could also consider painting a single bold accent wall or using beachy wall decals for a more renter friendly option. 

After the walls of your beach nursery are dry you have the perfect space to let your creative juices flow. Typically at this point parents-to-be choose to select their crib bedding. Once you select the perfect crib it becomes simple to select matching decor for the entire room. Here are some of the best choices for beach themed crib bedding.

Consider adding in some additional beach-themed crib sheets and a crib skirt that gives off coastal vibes. The crib is the main focal point of the room and pulls the whole nursery space together.

 

Select the Furniture

Once you have selected the crib it’s time to select all of your nursery furniture. You may choose to purchase an entire nursery set including a crib which is the easy way but can also be quite expensive.

Or you may be piecing together the room yourself and purchase some pieces used, repurpose furniture pieces you already have, or find items on sale that you love. 

You will need a small dresser, a crib, and can choose to have a changing table and glider or rocking chair if you’d like as well. Nursery furniture is often quite simple and minimal.

 

Consider Area Rugs and Window Treatments

Neither area rugs nor window treatment are mandatory to have when designing a coastal nursery but they can really tie together your baby’s room in a nice way. Consider a cozy fluffy rug or even a rug made of natural materials to bring in a bit of coastal charm.

When considering adding window treatments you can go with something light and airy like tulle that always lets in natural light or a 100% blackout curtain with natural elements in the print. Depending on which ocean-themed nursery idea you choose from the list above will determine which of these different options better suits your theme. 

 

Adding in Beachy Decor Items

The final element of designing the perfect nursery for your baby boy or baby girl is adding in the decorations that really tie the theme together.

Wall decor can be as simple as wall stickers or can include more elements like ocean wall art featuring some marine life or boats. 

Also consider heading to your local beach gift shop and picking up some really unique decorations like shells, a model boat, or a wind chime made of seashells. One great thing about selecting a beach theme nursery is that there is no shortage of decor items to choose from.

Many people decorate their entire houses in a beach theme, so you will be sure to find all of the perfect elements to tie your ocean-themed nursery together.

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