Designing a Luxury Nursery

Designing a Luxury Nursery

Luxury nursery design is about so much more than just style: investing in high-quality, durable pieces is a great way to ensure your furniture will last for years to come. Creating a cohesive, sophisticated look can be challenging, but once you decide what colors and furniture style you want to go with, the rest of the room will come together more easily. Whether you're on a budget or money is no object, you can absolutely create a stylish luxury nursery with our design tips. 

The Crib

The crib is the most important part of any nursery design; this is no different when designing a luxury nursery. When you consider a theme or particular design aesthetic, this should be highlighted in the style of the crib. Looking for something sleek and modern? Park Heights, part of The Child Craft Legacy Collection, combines Mid-Century design touches with luxe contemporary finishes like Caviar Black and Matte White.

If you’re after more of a Classic luxury look, Westgate (also from the Child Craft Legacy Collection), features elegant details that never go out of style, like crown molding and a delicate reversed arch.  

Color tip: Even if you choose neutral nursery furniture, you can always use brighter, bolder colors as fun accents or wall colors to make the room more kid- friendly.

Dressers and More

Park Heights Chest

Park Heights Dresser

Park Heights Nightstand

When designing a luxury nursery, the most popular choice is to have a matching furniture set, as it ties the room together more cohesively. Before you buy any of the furniture for your little one’s nursery, check if it comes in a collection with multiple pieces. Buying the furniture as a set ensures that everything will match in both color and style. If you can, purchase everything at the same time; not only will you benefit from bundled pricing, you also won’t have to stress if an item goes out of stock.  

Color Scheme 

To create a look that will stay sophisticated and stylish for years to come, we’re all about combining subtle pops of color and timeless neutrals. For example, here are some of our favorite 2024 forecast hues from Sherwin Williams:  

Final Touches

For a complete look, accessorize your child’s nursery with high-end statement pieces and stylish textiles, such as:  

• Draping a neutral, timeless baby quilt over the crib can tie the room together and give your child’s nursery a sophisticated feel. (Note that this should only be for decoration and NOT for sleeping during the infant stage.) 
• Thick, floor-to-ceiling curtains are a subtle way to help give a space extra height and make it feel more spacious. They’re a must for creating a dark and tranquil space during daytime naps. 
• For wall décor, combine kid-friendly designs with high-quality statement frames to create a look that is both elevated and whimsical. Choose several pieces that work together, either in style or theme, to make the look cohesive.  

Cranbrook Nursery Collection

Kieran Nursery Collection

Woodland Nursery Crib

• Choose custom light switches, lamps, and outlet covers to match the color scheme of the bedroom.  
• Lastly, we suggest choosing a patterned rug as a statement piece for added personality and warmth (both literally and figuratively). 

The Pros of Going High-End

Investing in expertly crafted, high-quality furniture can help you save money in the long run, as this furniture is more durable and will stand the test of time. Plus, as you may have noticed, many of the pieces listed above (a solid crib, blackout curtains, a plush rug) are highly functional as well as stylish.  

Quality furniture doesn’t just suit a baby’s lifestyle, it also accommodates the growing needs of children, teens, and even adults. As your child grows up, they will be able to keep this furniture with them in their bedroom – and maybe even beyond. High-end furniture can elevate a baby’s room or an adult’s room—it looks stunning in either! The only change you'll need to make as your child grows up is swapping out some decorations and converting their crib to fit their age (we cover this in another blog post, “What is a Convertible Baby Crib?”). 

We hope this helps you plan your luxury nursery design! For more tips, ideas, and inspiration for designing the perfect stylish nursery, check out the resources below: 

• 12 Quiet Luxury Nursery Ideas to Transform Baby’s Room | Nursery Design Studio 
• 27 Modern Nursery Ideas as Unique as Your Little One | House Beautiful  
• 54 Stylish Kids’ Bedroom & Nursery Ideas | Architectural Digest