Forget bunnies and teddy bears, modern mamas want to expose their lil ones to nursery patterns that will inspire a love of clean lines and abstract design. With a contemporary crib as the centerpiece, hip moms search high and low for bedding sets that will complement their chic style sense. We've found some of the hot modern designs on the market – take a look! Read more

Put your name on it! Parents-to-be spend plenty of time choosing their lil one's moniker. Selecting a name that meets everyone's requirements and still manages to look nice in a monogram (one that doesn't spell out any strange words) takes some time. So why not celebrate your name choice by designing a nursery around it. We recently noticed that monograms are popping up all over baby's rooms. If Read more

Stretch those necks! A giraffe's spotted coat may help protect the animal in the wilds of Africa, but it also makes for great nursery design inspiration. Forty-nine years ago, squeak toy Sophie the Giraffe made its way into wee hands and now kiddos can delight in their lair outfitted in her likeness. Check out some of our favorite pieces. Read more

In with the old and in with the new! Mothers with traditional taste who are itching to take a baby step toward modern design can do it comfortably with a nursery of baby blue and chocolate hues. The subtle tones are perfect for wee boys and girls. Take a look at some of our combination crib sets that help achieve this look. Read more

Orange is the new black when it comes to nursery decor. While traditionalists may opt for blue and pink bedding, parents with more contemporary tastes are gravitating toward the slightly retro, ultra-hip orange and brown color combination. The scheme works particularly well when outfitting a unisex room. Furniture and accessories add flair as moms and dads incorporate tot's items into their own Read more

Following our look at pink girly girl nurseries, we thought we'd give the mams expecting boy babes something to drool over. While many modern nurseries are designed with lil boys in mind, traditional blue bedding and decor are still quite popular. Read more

While modern nursery design and offbeat colors get a lot of attention from parents-to-be these days, there are still a number of expectant mamas who go with traditional decor when assembling the babe-to-be's room. For women who want to create a pastel lair for their lil princess complete with a bed of roses, check out these options! Read more

While twins may mean twice the celebration, onesies and bottles, it doesn't necessarily mean twice the nursery items. Two cribs may be necessary, but one changing table, diaper pail and rocker can pull double duty. Some mamas choose to create matching nurseries for their tots while others go with a theme. Regardless of whether the lil ones are the same sex or not, it is easy to create a cohesive Read more

Add some sleekness to your lil one's nursery with a black and white theme that screams sophistication. With beautiful damask and toile patterns, black and white is getting more attention from new parents who do not want to compromise their style preferences for a newborn. Considering that babies can only see in black and white for their first few months, the color combination could have been Read more

Society has long associated owls with intelligence and wisdom, while Native American tribes have viewed the winged creatures as protectors against harm and evil spirits. It's no wonder many mamas-to-be have decided to bring this symbolism into their nurseries. Make a lovely lair for your lil night owl inspired by all the retro owl designs on the market. Most feature brown and orange color schemes Read more