If you are looking for elegant nursery wall ideas, then neutral color palette will be just for you. Because of the growing trend of gender-neutral nursery design, an accent wall in neutral color tones can transform the room into a timeless design with added sophistication and character suitable for any taste. If you are looking for neutral nursery accent wall ideas, read further to learn more about making a gorgeous nursery design with different beautiful neutral style accent walls.
Why Choose a Neutral Nursery Accent Wall?
There are a couple of reasons and benefits in making a neutral nursery accent wall. Some of the benefits of a neutral color scheme accent wall include the designs longevity, versatility and how the color tones can make a welcoming and soothing atmosphere. Furthermore, as mentioned it is a gender neutral wall design choice that will suit both a girls nursery and boy nursery accent wall designs. In addition a neutral nursery feature wall and paint color will be a perfect choice for gender-neutral nursery room for modern parents. If you are looking for modern black and white accent wall ideas for your nursery interior to achieve a beautiful and timeless feature wall, then the Black Delicate Herringbone Nursery Wallpaper from the Nursery Wallpaper collection seen in the nursery project by @dclark09 above can be a gorgeous and gender neutral wallpaper choice to add some pattern and interest to the interior.
Popular Neutral Color Palettes for Accent Walls
Color choice is an important part in achieving the right atmosphere in a nursery interior. Neutral colors can seem as a safe option for any interior design, however, the combination of different light and soft color tones together can produce a dreamy, timeless and welcoming look. When talking about neutral color palettes, some of the most popular tones used are beige, gray, soft whites, and muted pastels. All of these tones can be a great choice to use as a base in a neutral style nursery design as it will allow to fill the space with beautiful wall art, gorgeous wallpaper patterns and even board and batten without making the whole room feel to overwhelming. In the photo above we can see an example of board and batten and neutral wallpaper together achieving a beautiful and eye-catching nursery feature wall in the nursery design created by @parrismckennadesign. If the timeless nursery wallpaper design has grabbed your attention, it is the Classic Plaid Design Wallpaper in custom colors Taupe & Off White.
These palettes will also compliment different nursery accent walls. In the photo above we can see an example of a beautiful light neutral nursery design with the Beige Brush Strokes Print Removable Wallpaper from the Nursery Wallpaper collection that matches perfectly with the painted wall next to it and together achieves a balanced and warm space. It is also important to consider the warm and cool neutral undertones as they both can impact the overall mood differently. While the warm undertone will give a warmer feel in the room, the cool neutral undertone can give a slightly colder feeling, especially if the lighting in the room is cooler as well.
Textured and Patterned Neutral Accent Walls
If you are looking for some inspiration on different accent walls, then there are a couple of materials that you can choose to add a little bit of texture and pattern to the nursery walls. You can choose to add a little bit of wood and an architectural detail to the interior by installing shiplap or wainscoting. A shiplap or wainscoting accent wall is a great choice also for a monotone neutral color nursery design, as it will add depth and an interesting texture to the wood accent wall nursery and an eye-catching detail to the interior with a touch of rustic elegance. If, however, you would like to add some pattern and a pop of color to the wall, then removable wallpaper is the answer you are looking for. Some of the most popular wallpaper patterns used in nursery design are stripes, chevron, or subtle geometric designs. However, if you want to give the space an outdoors vibe with an exotic touch then in the photo above we can see a beautiful tropical nursery design by @jacklynorrainephotography with the Large Palm Leaf Wallpaper In Mist Color making a fun and eye-catching accent wall.
Creative Ideas for Gender-Neutral Nursery Accent Walls
To give the neutral room design some character, it is a good idea to incorporate a theme. Some of the most popular nursery themes to incorporate with a wallpaper accent wall in a neutral design are nature inspired themes like forest or mountain for a more outdoorsy and adventurous atmosphere, abstract art to add a modern touch to the nursery interior, and simple murals that can be a sophisticated choice to add a dreamy and calming touch to the room design. If you want to give the room a warm and youthful look, then a sunny accent wall that looks as a wall art with paint as seen in the photo above with the Whimsical Desert Sun Wall Mural from the Boho Wall Mural collection will add a fun pop of color to the space and some sunshine to the rooms corner.
All of these design ideas can also cater to both girl and boy nursery accent wall ideas. In addition we suggest incorporating functional elements to the accent wall such as shelves or hanging decor to further elevate the full look. If you are looking for fun safari theme accent wall ideas, then you might fall in love with the Vintage Safari Animal Print Removable Wallpaper in Grey Color from the Animal Print Kids Wallpaper collection seen in the animal themed interior design made by @boneill_athome in the photo above. We love how the animal theme wallpaper elevates the safari theme interior and achieves an interesting and engaging design suitable for both girl and boy room designs.
Tips for Achieving a Timeless Look
If your goal is to design a timeless neutral space, then here will be some tips and trick for an easy project. To achieve a timeless design, ensuring the nursery grows with the child, an interior designer tip is to pick materials that are durable and pick classic designs. If you enjoy patterns, then adding luxurious removable wallpaper will create a beautiful focal point in the room to enjoy for years to come. If you love wood accents, then installing panelling will add an eye-catching and timeless architectural detail to the space. Another tip is to make sure that the accent wall is balancing with the rest of the decor in the room. Another crucial part is to make sure that the feature wall matches rest of the room walls and corners and all of the wall colors match beautifully and together make a picture perfect look.
Conclusion
We hope this article will give you different accent wall ideas and help you in creating a beautiful and versatile nursery accent wall. We encourage you to explore your own creative ideas while maintaining a neutral palette for a timeless look. For more accent wall ideas in different themes, styles and colors, visit the Nursery Wallpaper collection and pick your favorite design to create a dreamy and timeless neutral space.
