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The Nursery Trends That'll Be Filling Up Your Algorithm in 2025
The Nursery Trends That'll Be Filling Up Your Algorithm in 2025

The Nursery Trends That'll Be Filling Up Your Algorithm in 2025

From traditional vintage charm to bright, cheerful colors—these are the 2025 nursery trends you can expect.

author-Latifah Miles
By Latifah Miles
Fact Checked by Shannon Vestal Robson
Published Nov 1, 2024|Updated On Nov 2, 2024
Published Nov 1, 2024Updated On Nov 2, 2024
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In This Article

Wallpaper, But With a Twist
Traditional Vintage Charm
Sophisticated Wall Art Instead of Name Signs
Mini Art Galleries
A Burst of Color
French Countryside 

Nursery style trends are ever-changing, and in the next year, interior design experts Stephanie DeBrincat and Naomi Coe of Little Crowns Interiors said they expect baby spaces to get a healthy dose of color and vintage charm. When we talked to Coe and DeBrincat last year about 2024 nursery trends, they predicted a downturn in neutral-toned, beige nurseries and told us that we’d see richer colors, mature, adult-like styles that were more of an extension of the rest of your home’s decor (versus being a baby-specific departure).

While some of the more popular trends from 2024 are expected to continue, some newer trends, like wainscoting in combination with wallpapering and gingham printed accents, are on the horizon for the coming year. My favorite aspect of these upcoming nursery trends is the room for individuality, allowing you to add your own spin to make your baby’s space unique to your style.  

Along with chatting with Coe and DeBrincat about their trend predictions, I used my own insights as a mom of two and an editor enmeshed in everything baby to curate this list. And if you’re looking at these trends and wondering what to do next, you can add the items you love the most to your Babylist registry and bring the trendy nursery of your dreams to life. 

From standout artwork to colorful palettes, these are the trends you can look forward to.

Wallpaper, But With a Twist

Wallpaper has been a big trend in nursery interiors, and according to Coe, it’s “still going strong and I don’t see it slowing down anytime soon,” but with a slight change from last year. “I think we’ll see more paneling in combination with wallpaper. But I think it’s less of the board and batten style and more of a wainscoting or picture frame molding.” 

If DIYing paneling is intimidating, you’re not alone—there are a few different ways to get the wainscoting look, ranging from drilling to peel-and-stick faux paneling. And as far as the wallpaper, like last year, DeBrincat says, “we’ll likely see more large-scale prints and landscape murals,” and “these bigger-scale designs make a bold statement, creating eye-catching and stylish focal points.”

Traditional Vintage Charm

Have you ever walked into a home where the interior felt like a warm hug? This traditional, timeless style with a sprinkle of vintage charm (think cottage core but with richer, gender-neutral tones and pieces) is popping up in nurseries and will continue in 2025. Coe says classic prints like gingham and plaid “are just another piece of the more traditional puzzle we’re seeing.” 

But if that’s not your style, you can also manifest that traditional look with “other patterns like botanical prints and whimsical nature-inspired designs,” DeBrincat says, or “dainty florals and painted-look trees,” Coe adds. You can also lean into this lived-in style with heirloom accessories, repurposed furniture and antique mirrors.

Sophisticated Wall Art Instead of Name Signs

When you’ve finally landed on a name for your baby, the natural next step is to put it up on your nursery wall. But, in 2025, you can expect name signs to be swapped for more elevated wall art. According to Coe, “Wall monograms were huge for a while, then wood name signs, then name flags or canvases, and most recently much smaller subtle name signs. There’s always times in between where people are ‘over’ the name signs, but they always come back in some way. Right now we’re in that dip.” 

Depending on your personal style, the artwork can lean more baby-focused with “renditions of beloved childhood characters” or more mature art that you’d display in other parts of your home like “large abstract pieces,” DeBrincat says. 

Mini Art Galleries

In the same vein as wall art, mini art galleries are a microtrend you’ll see more of in 2025. “Hanging art in collages offers a unique way to showcase various art pieces, adding depth and personality to any space that can be easily updated as tastes change,” DeBrincat shares. 

The best part is that these galleries don’t have to be limited to just artwork. You can lean into your personal style and add interesting decor, vintage finds and really whatever you want. You can also choose from an array of frames for a more unique look or keep it uniformed with the same frame style.

A Burst of Color

This year, we saw beige tones replaced with deeper, richer colors. For 2025, both Coe and DeBrincat say bright, playful palettes will be at the forefront. “There's a growing interest in incorporating vibrant colors and whimsical themes to create a fun and stimulating environment for children,” DeBrincat says. More specifically, Coe says that she sees lilac being the color for 2025. You can either jump head-first into the colorful trend or cherrypick pieces that will brighten up your nursery just enough.

French Countryside 

In the next year, Coe thinks “French style is going to be pretty big.” And if you’re thinking, ‘what does that look like?’ here’s how Coe describes it: “Provincial, ornate details, vintage picture frames, rooms that feel eclectic and magical.” 

Coe says the French look could lean more dainty, countryside, or more “French regency a-la-Bridgerton.” Here are some pieces to bring the French look to life.

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