## 1. Mix “Theme” Pieces with Basics
While it may be fun to curate a nursery with a theme—no matter how bold or subtle—make sure to keep your design grounded with plenty of neutrals and a handful of basics. (Our design contributor Gillian Segal’s jungle-themed nursery is a great example of keeping things chic, while still having fun.) For instance, if you’re decorating with airplane printed bedding, it’s not necessary to also have curtains, rugs, and pillows printed with transportation. Instead, mix in versatile prints of varying scale, solid textiles, and interesting textures. This will create a well-curated look, without going overboard on your theme.
1. Pescadero Tiered Chandelier, $998 | 2. Watercolor World Map Mural Decal, $189 | 3. Mudcloth Throw Blanket, $80 | 4. Dot Basket, $78-$98 | 5. Disc Beads, $90 | 6. Wooden Anchor Object, $186 | 7. The Harbour, St. Tropez Print, $299+ | 8. Reva Changing Basket, $70
## 2. Think Outside the Box
When decorating with a theme, it can be easy to grab at the low-hanging fruit and go for cliché interpretations of the theme. Of course, a few of those elements here or there are certainly fine (like a vintage airplane or sailboat object on the bookshelf, a cute crib mobile, or exotic faux animal bust on the wall), but try to incorporate more subtle elements of your theme into your design for a more interesting and curated look. For instance, in a travel-themed nursery, it doesn’t have to be ALL maps, airplanes, and passport stamps. We prefer more sophisticated (but still darling!) iterations, like prints from world travels, global textiles, and subtle symbols, like clouds.
1. Wood Letter Board, Brown, $19.99 | 2. Simple Shapes Geometric Baby Mobile, $49 | 3. Highland Basket, $78-$148 | 4. Sheepskin Wool Throw, $198 | 5. Organic Cloud Crib Fitted Sheet, $24 | 6. Left to Right: The Performer, The Queen, The Pop Artist, $249+ (each) | 7. Wooden Airplane Object, $17.90
## 3. Evoke a Feeling of Wanderlust
At the end of the day, you can add all of the travel-themed nursery décor to your space, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll achieve that sought-after feeling of exploration and adventure. If you ask us, no travel-themed nursery is complete without a photograph or two of real-life landscapes from around the world to evoke true wanderlust in your design. Whether you’re inspired by a sandy scene from the beaches of Australia, the Hawaiian islands, an African safari, or the French Riviera, hanging a fine art photography print in your baby’s nursery adds just the right touch of sophistication.
1. Crochet Tassel Garland, $35 | 2. Seaplane, Great Barrier Reef Print, $249+ | 3. Chloe Vaux Adventure Art Print, $19-$399 | 4. Large Canvas Globe, $388 | 5. Dominicana Abaca Rug, $998+ | 6. Wooden Camera Toy, $38 | 7. African Mud Cloth Pillow ‘Amai in Mustard’, $55 | 8. African Mud Cloth Pillow ‘Akili Lumbar’, $60
Did any of these pieces inspire a few travel-themed nursery ideas for you?
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