Preparing for your baby’s arrival can be hard work, especially when it comes to multiple births. Not being able to find many twin nursery ideas can only multiply the stress. That’s why, at Mother & Baby, we’re committed to helping ease that, so you can get your twin’s nursery up and running.
Though it’s easy to invest in matching décor, clothes and toys because it's convenient, it’s also vital to treat each of your twins as individuals from the start, says Jessica Bomford, mum of three and author of ‘It's Twins! Now What?’. Bomford reiterates that this will help things become easier as they grew up into individuals.
Though twins can be very similar, especially identical twins who share a lot of the same DNA, a pair can be surprisingly different personality-wise. For instance, it’s easy to see your babies as a unit, rather than individuals, because you’re caring for two babies at the same time.
That’s why it’s important to implement noticeable differences in the way you dress your little ones – as well as the colours, furniture and décor that you decide for their nursery.
So, you're looking for twin nursery ideas. Where to start?
2022 nursery décor trends
Colourful twin nursery ideas
If you’re not a fan of a muted colour scheme and would prefer your twins to have a nursery that is full of colour, then you’re in luck. We’re seeing more colours in 2022, as opposed to the neutral nurseries we saw last year. We’re a fan of cool patterns, plenty of plush toys, anything rainbow-related, vintage furniture and plenty of wall art that oozes colour. Maximalism for the win.
It’s a chance to get funky with colours. Giving each twin a different colour palette will help you decide on things like furniture, décor and paint much easier. What do you think?
Boho and rustic nursery ideas
If maximalism isn’t your thing, check out this tidier trend. We’re enjoying interior looks around rustic style furniture nurseries this year. Quite minimalist and clean, a Boho nursery is all about muted pastels, earthy tones and cream to keep your babies calm. With its macramé wall art and rattan furniture, you can see the Nordic and Scandinavian influences in this trend. So chic.
This theme would be great for twins as it feels uncluttered.
The great outdoors in a twin nursery
We’re still enjoying nurseries that are centred around everything in nature: whether that’s cool animals, fresh botanicals, or pretty flowers. Injecting a bit of nature into your child's nursery will help them fall in love with the world. Isn't that beautiful? Perhaps, you should draw inspiration from a certain destination to help you decide on ideas for your twin's nursery; look for signature colours, as well as their flora and fauna, animals, and coastline.
Some inspiration: think seashells, palm leaves, and sea horses.
As this theme has the potential to go down any avenue, there is even more opportunity to make your twins feel at home together, whilst making sure they have their individuality.
Neutral & Scandi twin nursery ideas
Looking for something more neutral? Then a gender-neutral theme might be for you.
We’re loving an understated, yet expressive way of decorating your twins’ nursery. With some pretty wall art on a wash of blues or grey, you can mix and match the furniture you like to make something special. As well as the grey, small pops of muted variations of blues and yellows will go a long way.
With twins, finding their individuality in a neutral room may seem like a tall order, but putting up wall art of their names, or even choosing a specific colour for each baby will help with that.
Twin nursery ideas for small spaces
If you’re restricted when it comes to space, there are still plenty of ways to make your twins’ nursery special. In other words, by turning an unused storage space or a closet into a small nursery, you can transform a place that may have been overlooked in your house previously.
With a little décor and good lighting, your babies will feel right at home.
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We love this product from Brown Betty Blue on Not on the High Street. Why? Well, it's fully customisable, with various colours available for the plush cloud and the lettering. Isn't that cool? You can edit your cloud to fit any colour palette or theme you've chosen for your twin's nursery. Why not order different styles for each twin?
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If you're going for a boho feel to your nursery, we'd recommend opting for a changing basket. They're so simple, yet so beautiful. Ollie Ella's changing basket is a unique and stylish addition to your nursery.
When the babies have outgrown this woven basket, why not use it for storage?
We'd recommend pairing this basket with Ollie Ella's organic cotton inserts, which are hand-washable.
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How cool are these wall heads from Dunelm? They would be perfect for a jungle-themed nursery. Pop them up on the wall and they'd make a great talking piece, too. Or not - as they are the elephants in the room.
There are also some zebra heads available at Dunelm if you fancy adding more animals to your collection.
Why not make it a pair? After all, you'll have a pair of beautiful babies, too.
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Though not technically décor or furniture, we wanted to include these muslin bandana bibs from Kidly. They come in three different variety packs and each one could fit your theme well, depending on the colours you chose.
For example, the brown rainbow bandana would suit the boho theme we have suggested.
Aren't the colours just the loveliest?
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This nursery shelf from Twig and Sparrow Home is perfect for a neutral nursery for your babies.
It's offered in either a single, double, or triple 24"- wide hanging shelf, available in stained, natural with a coat of sealer, and white painted finishes. They're easily hung using your choice of hooks, nails, screws or drywall anchors.
Perfect if you're a little restricted for space and need to use the wall for storage.
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These cosy colourful wire words are the perfect addition to brighten up any colourful nursery. Also, a pop of colour wouldn't go amiss in a more neutral or boho theme, either. Made with 100% cotton DK yarn and 2mm aluminium wire.
Choose any text, from the names of your twins to something like 'love', or 'dream'.
The multiple colours available allow you to create some unique wall art for each of your babies.
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Coming in two different colours, this stylish cot from Jimi, which has an adjustable base, is one of our favourites. This Scandinavian-style Jimi cot meets the most demanding expectations and guarantees the utmost comfort for your little ones. Also, the grey-green could go well with so many different ideas and themes. What do you think? The white version of the cot looks smart and neutral, but if you think it deserves a lick of yellow, or pink - then be our guest.
Colours are great for a baby's primary development.
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These handmade rainbow wall decals from Hope Rainbow Shop on Etsy are perfect for any parent looking for some wall-art inspiration for their twins' boho nursery. These waterproof stickers are made from odourless, non-toxic PVC, which means they are safe for your babies. They're easy to stick, removable and leave no residue when removing.
Pop them on the wall, door, or window. We're loving the browns with the small pops of colour.
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Fun, colourful and contemporary, this unframed print is perfect for a twin baby nursery. These prints are printed on high-quality heavyweight paper with a beautiful matte finish, coming in two sizes, from a small studio in Hertfordshire.
This nursery decor idea would fit great if you were thinking of making everything fun, colourful and maximalist.
Your twinnies will be friends forever.
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This mobile is sure to catch your baby's attention. If you're a fan of all things nature, Izzy and Grace Gifts on Etsy make gorgeous felt mobiles to fit any theme of any nursery. The foxes are just too cute and the colour is just too good to pass up on. On their online shop, they have rainbow macrame mobiles, which would be great for a boho theme, and some beautiful star-styled mobiles, which fit a neutral nursery theme nicely.
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We're a big fan of these lions. They come in several colours too, which means they can fit any theme and the twins can have one each, different colours. These adorable little lion blankets would fit nicely into a nature and safari nursery theme, which is most likely bustling with indoor plants and walls lined with animal decor. Also, these lions would be great pops of colour in a boho or neutral nursery theme, trust us.
They are grrrrrr-eat.
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