Outer Space Nursery Inspiration

With a historic solar eclipse just days away, we're sharing our tips to bring the wonder and awe of the galaxy to your little one by designing an outer space nursery! Here are some ideas to help design a cozy sanctuary for your little space explorer.

Nursery Collections

Nursery collections are an easy way to bring a theme into your nursery, and to get the most bang for your buck! Child Craft has a wide variety of nursery sets available, but the best sets to bring in an outer space vibe to your nursery are the Orbit nursery set in Ebony/Matte White and the Wynwood nursery in Cloud White.

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The Crib

The crib is the first thing you’ll notice when you walk into your child’s nursery—so it is naturally the most important when you want to define the style of the room. For a nursery that will truly make a big bang, Child Craft offers several stellar options. Check out cribs in our popular Lunar Gray: 

Atwood 3-in-1 Euro Crib

The chevron patterned headboard provides a touch of style while the beveled edges give this crib a traditional appearance. The rich finishes tie the unique and intricate details together, and the lunar gray color is a great and subtle way to tie in a space-themed nursery!

Orbit 4-in-1 Crib

Orbit is an excellent choice for incorporating elements of the galaxy into your child’s bedroom in an elegant, modern way. The black and white color combo gives your nursery a stylish boost without making the whole room too dark. Plus, the large, graphic circles on the headboard of this crib are a playful, unique way to represent planets! Available only in 2-piece & 3-piece sets.

Surrey Hill 4-in-1 Crib

Add an upscale flair to your baby’s nursery with the Surrey Hill 4-in-1 Convertible Crib. This contemporary nursery crib features angled cuts on the headboard, creating an elegant diamond pattern. The turned legs and rounded spindles add to the modern simplicity. The 4-in-1 convertibility of this crib ensures that it will grow with your child for years to come.

Dressers, Toy Boxes, and More

You do not need to compromise on style to get the storage you need. Child Craft’s Orbit Double Dresser, Wynwood Chest, and Harmony Toy Box all offer a complete storage solution that really puts ‘space’ into outer space!  

Orbit Dresser

Harmony Toy Box

Wynwood Chest

Color Scheme

When it comes to colors that reflect the bold style of the galaxy, purples, blues, and grays are perfect for achieving celestial vibes in your little one’s nursery. Mix and match these hues to create a unique nursery look that is truly out of this world! 

Finishing Touches

Finishing accessories are a fun way to add personal style to your child’s nursery and tie the whole room together. Bold, playful motifs like planets, stars, astronauts, and rockets can add a kid-friendly touch to the room. Wall decals or peel-and-stick wallpaper are a bold, exciting way to incorporate these ideas. There are thousands of outer space wall decals to choose from, so you can choose the ones that fit your nursery perfectly! Plus, unlike framed art, decals are a super safe choice since they can be placed above cribs without risk of falling off the wall and hurting your child.   

Another easy, low-commitment way to add personality to your child’s outer space nursery is to use a night star projector. These small, orb-shaped lamps act as both a nightlight and a fun focal point of your little one’s room. As your child falls asleep, they can watch the stars rotate on loop across their ceiling. These projectors tend to have multiple color modes to choose from, so you can create a lightshow that is unique to you!  

Finally, for a stylish-yet-practical addition to your child’s nursery, try blackout curtains—especially if they have trouble falling asleep when it’s still bright outside. Blackout curtains are an easy way to turn your little one’s nursery into a peaceful sanctuary. Blackout curtains come with all sorts of stylish patterns and designs now — we recommend some with stars on them to tie into the outer space theme.   

Have a stellar time designing your nursery!  

-Child Craft