Baby girl nursery ideas for your little princess’ bedroom

baby girl nursery ideas

by Rosie Floyd |
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It doesn't matter whether it's your first baby or you've had multiple babies, decorating your little one's nursery ahead of their arrival is always an exciting process. We're sure you've got loads of inspiration running through your head for your baby girl nursery ideas, but if you're having trouble knowing where to start, we're here to help.

Before you start buying furniture and other pieces of décor, like rugs and light shades, it's always a good idea to decide on a theme.

Baby girl nursery ideas 2022

Perhaps you're thinking of a neutral theme for your kids bedroom? Or maybe you're considering a more bold look? To help you get the ball rolling on what you're going to pick, we've created a virtual mood board of some of our favourite baby girl nursery ideas.

1) Pink nursery

A pretty pink nursery is the conventional choice for a baby girl, but we can see why many parents love it.

Pink helps to bring a sense of warmth into a room and creates a calming atmosphere - just what your little one needs as they're trying to sleep. Plus, pink easily pairs with neutral furniture.

2) Floral nursery

If you still want an ultra girly-themed nursery for your little girl, but don't want to go all-out pink, have you thought about a floral theme?

From the wallpaper on the walls to the rug on the floor, there are plenty of décor options out there to bring your vision to life.

3) Woodland nursery

Sticking with the outdoors theme, your little one can wake up to nature every day with a woodland-themed nursery. Think blue, green and brown hues and lots of adorable animal décor - cute, right?

4) Safari nursery

If you prefer your animals to have more of a wild side, perhaps a safari-themed nursery will be more up your street for your baby girl?

A popular choice for gender-neutral nurseries, perfect if you want to keep your options open for future children.

A boho nursery brings the outdoors in with furniture and décor inspired by nature, creating a cosy and relaxed space for your daughter. Pastels and earthy colours such as browns and terracotta should feature heavily against clean whites, and don't forget furniture made out of natural materials, such as wood, rattan and cane.

Shop: the best baby girl nursery buys

Now you've got some baby girl nursery ideas to work with - we've handpicked some of our favourite furniture and décor pieces to help bring your chosen theme to life.

Best rainbow wall hanging
Macrame Rainbow Wall Hanging
Price: £14.99

Wow! This rainbow wall hanging adds a cute touch to any little girl's room. Little ones will be mesmerised by the vibrant colours and the way the pom poms move when caught by a breeze.

Pros: Adds a pretty touch to the walls
Cons: Some reviews have stated you can see imperfection in the way it is glued when close up

Review: "Bought as a wall hanging for my baby's bedroom. Love the colours and really good quality."

Best baby girl nursery furniture
Snüz Snüzkot Metallic 2 Piece Furniture Set, Rose Gold/White
Price: £699 (was £878)

www.johnlewis.com

This Snüz Snüzkot Metallic furniture set with its white and rose gold colourings will be a stylish addition to your baby girl's room, no matter the theme. The cot will grow with your child as it transforms into a toddler bed. There's also a separate kit available to turn it into a junior bed that can be used up to ten years old, so your daughter can make the most of it throughout her childhood. The changing unit can also be used as a standalone dresser by removing the frame.

Pros: Cot/bed can be used throughout childhood
Cons: Self assembly required

Best personalised prints

Proudly display your little one's name and initials with this adorable set of prints. The rainbows and polka dots will look lovely whatever theme you choose for the rest of the décor.

Pros: Can be personalised to your daughter's name
Cons: Doesn't come with frames

Review: "Really happy with this. It was beautiful arrived exactly as I expected. Would love in future if arriving with frames was an option."

Best changing mat

A changing mat is essential for babies - if it matches your nursery décor, it's a bonus! This one from Jojo Maman Bébé would look great in a floral or woodland-themed nursery.

Pros: Covered in wipe-clean PVC for easy cleaning
Cons: Can't be used on raised changing areas

Best wall stickers

Don't want to go down the wallpaper route? How about wall stickers instead? These beautiful floral decals have a soft fabric appearance, adding some texture to your walls. If you decide to change up the décor -they're easy to remove and can be reapplied many times without damaging your walls or the sticker.

Pros: Tear-resistant, toxin-free
Cons: Stickers may have trouble adhering to heavily/tightly textured walls

Review: "So in love with these darling little decals… They add such a sweet touch to our daughter's toddler bedroom! They are slightly textured and look like they are literally hand-painted onto the wall. So easy to apply and a 1/4 pack covered half of a full wall, but we loved them so much, we ordered another 1/4 pack for another one of her walls. Thank you MursClairs!"

Best nursery rug

What nursery would be complete without a rug? When your baby starts crawling about, they'll love the feel of this faux fur rug underneath their hands and feet.

Pros: Super soft
Cons: Light colour could get dirty easily

Best mural wallpaper

This quirky Painters Palette mural will certainly catch your eye when you enter your little girl's nursery. The varying pink shades pop against the white background. We love how it still looks girly without being completely in-your-face pink.

Pros: Interesting take on pink wallpaper
Cons: Might be tricky to hang

Best nightlight and temperature monitor
Tommee Tippee Groegg Thermometer and Digital Colour Night Light
Price: £19.99 (was £29.99)

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The Tommee Tippee Groegg will give you peace of mind that your daughter's room is the right temperature for sleeping. It will glow in different colours when it is too warm or cold, so you can adapt to the room environment or change your little girl's clothing accordingly.

Pros: Good value for money and gender neutral too
Cons: Must be connected to a USB port to operate

Review: "The Gro Egg2 comes well packaged and with enough information on how to use it. I was hesitant to get this at first due to previous reviews from friends and online reviews that said that it was a 'judgy egg', but I'm so glad I ignored them. You can adjust the light in four settings (bright, medium, low, off) which shows off a different colour depending on the temperature of the room. The light is currently on the setting off but I know it will prove a really easy way to gage what the temperature is in the room and then readjusting what clothing to put baby in for bedtime. Personally, I think this is a great product and can even be used as a night light as well if you're on a budget! I would recommend it and would say to anyone who is worried about the room temperature to not be as this product will just help you identify what clothing to put on little one when putting them to bed."

Best boho-themed lamp shade

This lamp shade has got bohemian vibes written all over it. The natural, woven material it's made from, plus the pops of pink and yellow throughout, make it perfect for a little girl's nursery with a boho theme. 

Pros: Stunning, statement piece
Cons: Due to the natural material and hand-woven process, each lampshade may look slightly different

Review: "This is a beautiful shade, it looks lovely in my daughter's bedroom."

Best cuddly toy

Super soft and extremely cute, this bunny toy from Jellycat will soon be a much-loved companion for your little one.

Pros: Nice for your little one to snuggle next to when they're older
Cons: Pale colour may require cleaning after a while

Review: "It was a present to my little girl when she was a baby, now she’s 1.5 years old and has chosen it as her cuddly toy, she named it Babbi and they are inseparable."

Best safari-themed cot sheets

Adorned in giraffes, elephants, lions and zebras - these sheets will be an adorable addition to your little girl's safari-themed nursery. They're made from 100 per cent cotton, so you know they'll be soft for your little one to lay on, ready to have a cosy night's sleep.

Pros: Two in a pack
Cons: Some reviews have mentioned the pattern on the sheets started to fade after repeated washing

Review: "Beautiful sheets, looks great in my daughter's animal/safari-themed nursery. Sheets are good quality."

Best muslin clothes

If you think you've got enough muslins for your little girl - trust us, you haven't. You can never have too many! These feature stunning rainbow prints and multi-coloured stripes, and they'll come in handy for mopping up spills, wiping delicate skin, comforting your baby, and so much more.

Pros: Highly absorbent
Cons: Pale colour could get mucky quickly

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