Waiting for a little miracle? Then you are probably puzzling over a ton of things: what name to choose, what things to buy beforehand and how to decorate a nursery for the new family member. IKEA will save you! There’s no place where you can get new and simple furniture at a reasonable price, and don’t forget – these pieces are easy to hack! I’ve prepared some ideas of using IKEA items for a nursery, let’s have a look to get inspired.
Cots
IKEA features a whole bunch of cool cots: Gulliver, Stuva, Sundvik, Hensvik, Sniglar, Gonatt and their options with and without storage spaces. All of them are amazing for a contemporary space but still you can hack them if they don’t fit your space. Add various colors – just paint the whole cot or a part of it in the colors that fit your nursery. You may also add various details, for example, a frame over the cot, or even decorate it with fabric and other touches.
Gulliver cot by IKEA with a cool hack is ideal for this boy's nursery.
Gulliver cot is a great piece and needn't any hacks if it fits the space.
IKEA Sniglar crib in a black nursery with blush and pink accent - ideal for a girl's space.
Hemnes daybed might be a practical choice for a gender neutral nursery with taupe walls.
IKEA Stuva cot with bold blue drawers for a colorful nursery.
IKEA Sundvik cot with a colorful fabric accent with the baby's name.
IKEA's crib looks minimalist so it fits in a nursery of any style. Even in a mid century one. (Nanette Wong).
A grey IKEA Gonatt cot is ideal for a peaceful nursery done in neutrals.
Color block IKEA Gulliver cot for a bolder and cooler look.
Paint your IKEA cot with any paint you like, so that it fit your space.
Turn the cot from a usual into a bold one with a stylish hack like this one - some bold paint and stencils.
Changing Tables
A changing table is a must for every nursery, and you can easily make one if you have some IKEA pieces at hand. Grab IKEA Kallax, Expedit, Rast or Hemnes and create a cool changing table that perfectly fits your space. There are a lot of tutorials on the web, get creative and create something that you like – painting, re-painting, color blocking, covering it with wood and plywood or in any other way. The good thing about these items is that they feature much storage – drawers or open storage spaces, and you’ll need them a lot. You may also change their look, remove drawers creating open shelves or insert baskets instead of drawers, for example. Have fun!
IKEA Kallax shelving unit turned into a changing table with lots of storage.
A small and cute changing table of IKEA Hemnes piece, three drawers are great for storage.
Take IKEA Hemnes dresser and use it as a changing table using drawers for storage.
IKEA Rast hack in emerald as a small and comfy changing table.
IKEA Hemnes hack in rustic style used as a changing table.
Diaper changing table of IKEA Expedit wrapped with wood is a stylish idea.
Hemnes painted in light green to use as a dressing table.
IKEA Hemnes hack in bold yellow with different knobs for a bold nursery.
IKEA Expedit changing table with drawers and open storage.
IKEA Kallax changign table with much storage for accessories, books and toys.
Chairs
Every parent needs some chairs or a sofa to sit comfortably in the nursery for reading, relaxing and just having time with your kid. The most popular options here are Poang and Strandmon chairs, the first is very comfy and there’s a footrest if you need, the second is a comfy rocker, which is perfect for a nursery because rocking helps your baby to calm down and fall asleep. Choose a piece that you like and hack it if you need considering the style and colors of the room. Enjoy!
Strandmon rocked by IKEA hacked for the nursery in dove grey.
IKEA Poang chair is a great idea for a nursery to have a rest while your kid is sleeping.
Poang chair re-upholstered in blue and stained to fit the nursery decor.
IKEA Strandmon chair is great for any nursery, it's a swinging chair and it's very comfortable.
IKEA Pang chair hacked in nautical style for a fun and colroful nautical nursery.
IKEA Strandmon chair in bold red for a nautical nursery is a great and comfy idea.