Color is very powerful in a room, especially In the nursery where children are learning about the world and exploring it every day. Rainbows are a symbol of joy, acceptance, and hope, especially if you have a rainbow-colored baby.
Rainbow themes come in many different styles. Bold and bright or soft and calm. Depending on your style, you can go for a burst of color on every wall or incorporate a few statement pieces to make the room pop.
This rainbow themed nursery is based on my son's nursery. Bright and full of inspiration, culture and color. In case you are looking for rainbow nursery ideas and inspiration for your room, keep reading as all the details are below.
First, I painted the walls bright white by Dan Edwards, giving me a blank canvas to display all the colors I wanted to add. The doors are this lovely bright yellow, also in Dan Edwards' 'Highlighter' color. This color brings so much warmth and cheerfulness to this colorful nursery.
How do you set up the perfect nursery?
The “perfect” nursery is the one that best suits you and your baby's needs.
If you're working in a small room, don't try to fill it with too much furniture or decorations. Instead, keep the room as open as possible to make it feel larger, then add some decorative items to add a fun, colorful touch.
On the other hand, if you have a large room, plan how everything will be arranged and what items you want to include. In such a case, a nursery school mood board is perfect! Then, start with the essential furniture and slowly add your favorite decor until you're satisfied.
rainbow art
Art and gallery walls are a great way to add color to a room and display sentimental pieces you've collected. You can use many colors and styles, but be sure to repeat the colors at least once to help tie everything together.
If you need more tips, we have a complete guide on how to choose and layout a gallery wall. In a child's room, a custom neon light like the one pictured above might be fun to center on a gallery wall.
Other ideas for rainbow galleries and accent walls include this rainbow wallpaper, rainbow watercolor dot wall decals, your favorite art prints, tapestries, and personal sewing projects. If you want to feel more crafty, follow my tutorial to create a rainbow photo collage or paint a wall with rainbow stripes.
rainbow bookshelf
Children's books come in every color of the rainbow, and by growing your collection you can build a library of books to read with your little one. and Fill your walls with color!
You can make a DIY rainbow bookshelf by following my tutorial or you can buy one already made.
When you're ready, organize your books by sorting them by color. Ultimately, you can also swap out your holiday books seasonally.
Check out our favorite books for kids by age.
What kind of furniture should I have in my rainbow nursery?
When it comes to furniture, I think something large like a white or neutral-colored dresser is best. This will ensure that the other colors and decorative items you use will pop in the room.
A small, colorful piece or two of furniture, such as a chair, footstool, or area rug, can act as an accent to the room. White furniture helps stabilize the space without making it feel overwhelming.
The mint green rocking chair is a beautiful color that contrasts with the bold iridescent colors used elsewhere. High quality pieces are perfect for use in children's rooms as they will last long as your child grows older. You can also inherit it and use it in other children's nursery rooms or other rooms in the house.
If you want to know more about how to transform this rainbow nursery into a large children's room, check out this guide.
The rocking chair is paired with a colorful footstool made from vibrant Guatemalan and Mexican textiles. Furniture is a great way to add a touch of your family's culture to your child's nursery in an organic way.
Do I need to buy a changing table or dresser?
It's a good idea to place a dresser over the changing table. Not only will you be able to set up the dresser as your child grows, but you'll also have additional storage space, which is always a plus.
Place it under the gallery wall to look up at the art or play with the stuffed animals. I have this Jenny Lind dresser and I love how quirky it is!!! (And it fits a lot!) But if you need extra space, this stackable storage bench is Also perfect for storing books and toys.
Add color by hanging accessories, charms, stuffed animals, and toys in the drawers.
rainbow bedding
Speaking of dressers, let's also talk about bedding. Depending on your color scheme, you may want a colorful sheet set or blanket, or you may be drawn to something with more neutral tones. Either way, bedding is a great opportunity to add color and warmth to your child's room.
Colorful sheets look great on a classic white crib.Ours is equipped with organic mattress We love organic mattress pads (a must)!
rainbow decoration and diy ideas
Children's rooms are a great way to incorporate your favorite DIY projects or create new ones to fit your space.
Some of my favorite nursery DIY projects are these rainbow latch hooks. It's soft and textured, making it perfect for rainbow nurseries.
A high-hanging unwoven wall hanging or a giant 5-foot stuffed cactus are the perfect large-scale pieces to fill an empty wall space that needs a little pop of color.
In this children's room, we used wicker animal heads to tie together other natural elements, such as a changing basket. You can also add a pop of color by adding a pom-pom crown or garland.
This balloon car print will greet you at the entrance, so you'll see how colorful this nursery is from the moment you open the door.
Photo credit: Jeff Mindell
Your child's nursery not only creates a welcoming environment for you and your child, but it's also a great way to express all the special people and experiences that are important to your family. Whether homemade or gifted, these special touches will make this room feel really warm and inviting, and of course, full of color.
