A Crib in a Closet: 9 Ways to Make It Work

There are small nursery spaces, and then there are homes where there's literally no room for baby. Since savvy parents will stop at nothing to accommodate their kids in spaces that are not only functional, but also high in design, we've uncovered nine great nurseries that were converted from closets. Read on and be inspired!

Drape Off the Space
Lovely Morning

Drape Off the Space

In this Brooklyn apartment, mom-to-be's closet was transformed into a petite, pretty baby nook. Removing poles for hanging clothes made the perfect indentation for a crib, and the placement of curtains and a mobile make the space look intentional.

A Colorful Corner
WhitKnits

A Colorful Corner

Soft blue walls, built-in shelving, and a circus-vibe bunting make this space at-once soothing and colorful. The crib is an Ikea Somnat, and the dresser is a hand-me-down from mom.

Maximize a Minispace
A La Mode

Maximize a Minispace

We're in awe of the way this soft, sophisticated closet-turned-nursery somehow accommodated an oversize armchair and Stokke Sleepi Crib.

A Unisex Room For Siblings to Share
A Bit of Sunshine

A Unisex Room For Siblings to Share

Believe it or not, this precious nursery corner is part of a room shared by three kids! The bright, vintage feel is accented by a scalloped lace bunting, giving baby girl her own feminine corner in a room shared with two big brothers.

A Dutch Cupboard Bed
One Little Minute

A Dutch Cupboard Bed

Thanks to a seriously handy dad, baby Eliot had his crib literally built into the closet, complete with storage shelves below and above the bed.

A Sleek, Sophisticated Space
Baby Bliss

A Sleek, Sophisticated Space

Silver and white wallpaper and Bloom's Alma Mini Crib give this converted closet a sleek, modern feel. The lantern offers a warm glow of light.

The Cutest Little Cottage of a Closet
The Little Umbrella

The Cutest Little Cottage of a Closet

When the Southwell family's second baby arrived, they carved a nursery out of a six-foot-square closet in their Michigan beach cottage. Original hardwood stars were painted white and stenciled with silver stars, and previously green walls were covered with white beadboard. Pom-pom-covered curtains make a charming entryway.

A Pop of Pink Nursery Nook
Apartment Therapy

A Pop of Pink Nursery Nook

If the thought of a window-less nursery in a closet sounds dreary, allow Avery's splashy pink and gray room to flip that notion on its head.