Like a calm sea or cloudless sky, the color blue tends to give us a sense that all is right with the world. Psychologists have found that exposure to this calming hue can reduce feelings of anxiety and aggression, making it a natural salve for nervous newborns and tantrum-prone toddlers. A blue nursery may even help your little one fall asleep faster, physically reducing their blood pressure and heart rate and preparing their tiny body for rest. Need another reason to get on the blue bandwagon? How about 20? Whether you prefer bold and modern or simple and sweet, this inspiring round up of beautiful blue nurseries is practically guaranteed to put you on team blue. Often overlooked, teal is a near-perfect nursery neutral, combining the calming influences of blue with the energizing effects of green. It’s a great choice if you want to amp up the drama in your design without overpowering your space. This minimalistic coastal nursery from August Lace offers an excellent example of the power of suggestion, creating an understated theme using only a scattering of blue accents and one or two well-placed nautical accessories. In this versatile nursery space from Lay Baby Lay, navy accents and clean mint walls make for a refreshing gender-neutral combo. You could also try setting a soft sage against a periwinkle or a gray-infused blue, or boosting a rich navy or cobalt blue with a pop of sherbet-inspired lime. Set against silver-gray walls and paired with soft pink and blue accessories, the room’s soothing blue accent wall offers a subtle nod to nursery tradition while boasting a chic theme and a clean, contemporary look.
