12 Dreamy Accent Walls for Baby’s Room

Decorating your nursery — especially for your first child — might be the most personal home decor project you take on. You’re building a nest to protect and soothe the little one you’ve been dreaming of, so of course you’ll want to create the coziest, most peaceful environment possible. But you may also want the room to grow along with your child.

That’s why I love the idea of a nursery accent wall. It creates a cheerful, soft focal point and provides an anchor wall for a big-kid bed in a few years. And if your little one outgrows the design, you have to change only one wall, which cuts down on project time and expense.

Here are 12 dreamy accent walls to inspire your baby’s room.

Jungle creatures in a blue and taupe jigsaw pattern create this modern wallpaper from DwellStudio. When using a busy print like this, keep other walls and furnishings simple so the room doesn’t feel busy.

The exception: a stripey rug in coordinating colors.


Give your baby’s room vintage flair with foil-painted paper in a cheerful hue. The nursery designers at Draw Me A Sheep added vintage-inspired accents, like the bamboo-textured crib, to pull the look together.


A geometric pattern creates an accent wall that will grow with baby. It also offers an opportunity to mix patterns, as Beckwith Interiors did by adding chevron-patterned bedding by Sweet Jojo Desi.


If you love the idea of a geometric pattern but don’t want to invest in wallpaper, stencil on a repeating pattern. This unisex gray wall was created using Cutting Edge Stencils’ Nagoya Repeating Stencil.

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Whether painted or wallpaper, stripes are another great option that grow with your child. Soft, pastel hues keep the effect from being too jarring in this small space, while their horizontal orientation elongates the wall.

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If you’re looking to add whimsy to your baby’s room, consider mural wallpaper. Many designs are created to replicate a page from a favorite children’s storybook, like this Beatrix Potter print.


You might also consider thinking outside the box with a traditional print in black and white. This colonial mural creates a whimsical focal point that won’t seem too babyish once Junior reaches grade school.


Fancy yourself the next Bob Ross? Then grab your paintbrush and add some happy little trees! Homeowner Brian Gibb created this playful mural for his little girl, Sydney, who is clearly tickled pink.

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If you still aren’t sure about making a commitment, decals can be a great way to go. Place them over the crib to make baby the focus …


… or use multiple decals to create a mural-like effect. This zigzagging camel caravan has transformed an otherwise grown-up room into a playful space for baby.


Decals in geometric shapes can be layered over paint or wallpaper to create an even more dramatic effect. These dots from Land of Nod have transformed a blue accent wall into a dreamland galaxy.


You can even layer decals over patterned wallpaper or paint. Repeating geometric patterns or wide stripes work best, as in this nursery. You might also consider incorporating artwork into your motif, as Anna Roll Murals did with these framed prints, which seem to hang from the branch of the tree.

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