10 Children’s Design Trends for 2016

Pam and Melisa shared their predictions for the big trends in nursery design for the year. As we all know, decor trends tend to trickle throughout all of home decor, so we expect many of these trends will be just as popular in older kids’ rooms as they are in the nursery. 

Pastels. With Pantone’s new color of the year choice, pastels are likely to make a comeback this year.

mmroom3-1024x680 Blue and Peach Girl’s Room

Rose Gold. Gold was big for the last couple years. This year, we think its warmer cousin, rose gold, will start to steal the spotlight. Look for warm copper accents to mimic the feel of rose gold.

DSC5805 Addison’s Big Girl Room

Southwestern Charm. This trend takes influence from the southwest and appears in all types of kids design—from rustic to whimsical.

teepee-cornerChloe’s Whimsical Haven

Up in the Air.  We are spotting clouds on everything, and this motif has always been right at home in children’s design.

bela3Bela’s Room

Natural Wood Accents. You’ll be able to spot wood in all its natural glory in kids design this year. It adds a rustic touch and doesn’t have to be heavy handed if used sparingly in accents.

Nest-Design-Studio-Luca-Nursery-Childrens-Interior-Design-3Luca’s Traditional Room

All About Color. Kids rooms are a place where you don’t have to be afraid to play with color. We expect to see more mixing of bold colors this year.

SONY DSCWoodland Princess Girl Room Design

Inspired By… Travel/Adventure. We want all the possibilities open for our kids, and room designs are beginning to reflect that with Dream Big style.

IMG_6420-768x1152Easton’s Safari Room

Everything Modern. Whether selecting a minimal style or a throwback to mid-century modern, parents all over will be embracing some modern sensibilities.

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Cara Loren’s Son’s Big Boy Room

Granny Chic. Crocheted blankets, quilts, lace and florals are returning but this time with a chic sense of style.

Cece-4-686x1024Cecelia’s Big Girl Room

Cosmic. We’re seeing this celestial trend with navy blues as dark as the night sky with splashes of gold or brass sparkling in contrast.

Celestial-Dresser-navy-wall-grey-boys-bedroom-toddler-mirror-children-kids-decor-1-768x1253Celestial Inspired Boy’s Room

Don’t forget to upload your child’s room to our gallery. We love to see how these trends play out for the year, and who knows? You might be next year’s trendsetter.

Beth

Beth

Beth, Project Nursery’s Editor, lives in Upstate New York with her husband and their two sons and daughter. Beth is a work-from-home mom who loves writing, crafting and all things kid design.
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