21 Ocean Themed Nursery Decor Ideas That Aren’t Tacky
No. 1 | Under the Sea: Walls Decals
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TEEPEE // CANE STORAGE CABINET // WOVEN FLOOR CUSHION // SEAGRASS BASKET
Looking for some modern ocean themed nursery decor ideas and inspiration that are actually stylish? From aquatic creatures to sailboats, this is the ultimate list of ocean and beach themed nursery interiors.
Kicking off our first inspirational ocean themed room in this series is this neutral (but definitely not boring) calming and fun aquatic space. Nothing says “ocean themed nursery” like cute watercolor wall decals. In my opinion, these look best set against white walls to really make them pop. This white kid’s teepee creates a cozy nook for reading or play and a cane storage cabinet holds all the essentials. Semi sheer white curtains and an ivory woven rug keep the space calming and neutral. And a kid’s room isn’t complete without a basket for toy storage. You can grab this seagrass version here, as well as this woven floor cushion for some softer seating during play time.
OCEAN THEMED WATERCOLOR WALL DECALS
WATERCOLOR OCEAN WALL DECALS // WATERCOLOR OCEAN STICKERS 01 // WATERCOLOR SEALIFE STICKERS 02 // STORYBOOK STYLE OCEAN DECALS
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No. 2 | Decal Nursery Decor Ideas: Whales & Hot Air Balloons
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WALL DECALS // JUTE RUG // DRESSER // CRIB // POUF // WOVEN PENDANT LIGHT // WOOD STOOL
This ocean themed nursery features a white crib, ocean themed wall decals, a white dresser with gold pulls, woven pendant light and a chair with wood stool side table for nightly feedings. Accessorize with a woven rug, this pouf, wood shelves, lamp and this tasseled sage green blanket or muslin swaddling blanket.
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No. 3 | Sealife Themed Crib Mobile
An ocean themed mobile is a great way to incorporate color into your nursery and keep your baby entertained. There are so many to choose from this and these are a few of my favorites:
BLUE & IVORY WHALE MOBILE 01 // BLUE TEAL & PEACH WHALE MOBILE 02 // OCEAN THEMED MOBILE 01 // NEUTRAL WHALE & JELLYFISH THEMED MOBILE 01 // RAINBOW OCEAN THEMED MOBILE 01
No. 4 | Ocean Inspired Mobile: Whales & Starfish
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No. 5 | DIY Whale & Starfish Mobile
Create a point of interest for your little one with this starfish mobile, then add a plush whale for some extra color and interest. Wood shelves decorated with starfish and toy fish tie in the color of the room, keeping everything visually cohesive.
No. 6 | Whimsical Ocean Themed Wallpaper
Bring your child’s walls to life with cute illustration style wallpaper. I recommend using busy wallpaper as an accent wall, but if you want to do the whole room, do what makes you happy! Below are my favorite ocean themed wallpaper picks from Etsy:
SLATE BLUE SEALIFE WALLPAPER // GREY HOT AIR BALLONS AND WHALES // OCEAN SCENE IN PASTELS // UNDER THE SEA IN WATERCOLOR // WATERCOLOR STORYBOOK STYLE //
No. 7 | Whale Art Tapestry
This simple marine themed nursery features a natural toned crib, rattan chair, and pendant light. Color is brought in with a touch of teal with the throw blanket, shelf accessories and whale wall tapestry. A beige vintage rug defines the space and bring all the elements together. The end result is a cohesive, relaxing look for an ocean themed nursery.
No. 8 | Ocean Themed Hanging Poster
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OCEAN WALL ART // SUNBURST MIRROR // WOVEN POUF
Create this natural, ocean themed nursery with lots of wood details, natural rug, woven pouf, blue bedding and ocean themed decor like starfish, coral, decorative whales and sailboats. Then tie the room’s colors together with this cute sea animals poster.
No. 9 | Calming Watercolor Walls Nursery Decor Ideas
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BLUE WAVES WALLPAPER // WOVEN POUF // FAUX FIDDLE LEAF FIG
Create a dreamy, serene space for your little one with these Japanese style ocean wallpaper looks. The furniture and decor are kept mostly neutral which makes putting a look together easy. The textiles are white and neutral with the exception of a few blue or peach toned textiles in the images below. Keep the white from looking sterile by picking items with plenty of texture, like the pillow above.
No. 10 | Japanese Inspired Ocean Mural
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LIGHT BLUE WAVES WALLPAPER // FAUX FIDDLE LEAF FIG
No. 11 | Wave Mural Wall Art
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FAUX FIDDLE LEAF FIG // OCEAN WAVES WALLPAPER
No. 12 | Calming Seaside Dreams
This pale blue-green watercolor wallpaper is a subtle way to incorporate an ocean inspired look into your nursery decor. In this scene, the blue wallpaper is the only color in the space which provides the perfect contrast for white and wood furniture and decor.
No. 13 | Subtle Ocean Vibes
No. 14 | Decorate Shelves with Cute Ocean Themed Art
Two wood shelves hold framed ocean art prints like this 4 pack of watercolor coastal art and this whale in the sky art print. These shelves have a raised edge so art or other delicate items won’t slip off. A woven ceiling light, mirror, and jute rug all add beachy texture to the space.
Dress up your windows with coordinating bamboo blinds, and don’t forget the essentials: The crib, changing table dresser and woven corner chair. Add a couple decorative wall starfish and a cute plush octopus and your adorable, ocean themed baby room is complete.
No. 15 | Add a Gauzy Crib Canopy to Create a Magical Marine Haven
Create a cozy resting place for your baby with a wood crib enclosed with this gauzy white canopy in cream. Get these ocean themed wall decals, hooks for your favorite outfits, and this basket for toy storage. Decorative plushies like this starfish, conch shell and octopus (or this smaller white one) will bring a decorative touch as well as a smile to your child’s face.
No. 16 | Neutral & Calming Beach Themed Nursery
Get this natural, neutral toned beach look with this wood crib, white dresser, rug and woven pendant light. For accessories, try a natural table lamp, woven baby changing basket, bamboo blinds, mirror, and decorative starfish wall art.
No. 17 | Shiplap Wall Nursery Decor Ideas
Bright white shiplap walls are an excellent choice for ocean/beach themed nursery decor. You can cover either one wall or all of them. In this scene this shiplap wall gets decorated with wood shelves that hold baby necessities like towels, baskets and decor.
The wooden dresser is adorned with a two-tone lamp, books, baskets and a large round mirror. A natural rug adds texture to the space and a corner chair is accented with a decorative pillow and colorful toys. A woven pendant light, decorative mirror and colorful aquatic wall decor add a pop of color and light to the room.
No. 18 | Beach Bungalow
This room gets a beach cottage look with the shiplap accent wall and mostly neutral decor and furniture. Bright white walls are the perfect backdrop for the light wood tones and natural textures.
No. 19 | Neutral Ocean Themed Child’s Room
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CRIB // WOVEN CHAIR // STARFISH PILLOW // LINEN CORAL PILLOW // SEAGRASS BASKET // PAMPAS GRASS // MIRROR // WOOD SHELVES // WOVEN PENDANT LIGHT 01 // WOVEN PENDANT LIGHT 02
If neutrals are more your jam, try this look with beach inspired textures, pampas grass, and a rattan chair with embroidered starfish pillow for a calming ocean inspired nursery with serene and neutral tones.
No. 20 | Add Color with Accessories and Wall Decor
If you’re a maximalist, decorate your walls with plenty of decor: Framed prints, colorful whale wall art, and woven wall hangings add color and texture to this space.
No. 21 | Cute & Colorful Marine Themed Nursery
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WOVEN PENDANT LIGHT // DRESSER // SUNBURST MIRROR // ROUND JUTE RUG
This nursery is kept mostly neutral with white and wood walls and furniture, then color is brought in with colorful pillows, toys and decor. Keep the big items neutral if you like changing out your room’s color theme often.
That concludes this tour of stylish ocean themed nurseries! Join us next time as we explore more inspirational interiors and decor.
Until then, happy styling ⋒
– Lauren
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