Why I Fell for the Boho‑Girl Look
When I was pregnant with our daughter I wanted anything but the stereotypical pink explosion. One scroll through Pinterest’s rattan‑and‑rainbow wonderland and—boom—my “neutral‑meets‑feminine” vision was born.
The result? A calming, sun‑washed room that makes late‑night feeds feel a little more like a boutique vacation than a 3 a.m. wake‑up call. Below is the exact shopping‑and‑styling roadmap I wish I’d had on day one.
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Color + Texture Mood Board
Every time someone comes into her nursery one of the first things they say is, “it’s so peaceful in here!” And it really is. It’s a safe space for us. Here’s a few design concepts to achieve the vibe:
- Base palette: sandy beige, warm white, muted terracotta, dusty rose
- Accent pops: sage green or brass hardware for depth
- Can’t‑skip texture: rattan, cane webbing, macramé, chunky knit throws
Must-Have Boho Decor (with shop sources)
simple, peaceful, calm, clean.
Everything we need to raise our sweet girl is in this room and it’s such a special space.
Read more for links to decor and to get boho nursery ideas for your baby girl too! If you love Amazon, IKEA, Target and Pottery Barn then this nursery is for you!
Boho Nursery Decor
- Coffee Rack | It’s super cheap and you can hang so many things from it! Love the simple, natural color.
- Wooden Camera | I thought this neutral piece of decor was perfect given my profession.
- Romper | This was kinda a whim that I put the romper on the coffee rack when it came in and I thought it was cute so I left it!
- Laundry Basket | How cute is this wicker basket! It’s a little pricey, but we still have it 5 years later.
- Boho Nursery Rug | If you’re having trouble finding this rug, search “wolbert oriental light gray area rug” on wayfair.
- Overhead Light | I really wanted this wooden beaded pendant light from pottery barn, but didn’t want to spend $300. We got this one from Ikea.
- Dresser | This dresser is from Ikea and I’m pretty sure it’s one everyone has for good reason.
- Diaper Genie | Glad they’re white and blend in with the wall.
- Changing Basket | I love this changing basket because it’s so cute and boho. They have a lot of them on Amazon, but this is the one we bought.
- Artificial Plant | tons on Amazon or TJ Maxx.
- Leather Poof | I knew I wanted one of these from the beginning. I think they’re so cute and I love the warm tones of the leather. This one is under $100 and comes with Amazon Prime. The glider does recline but I like having the option of just putting my feet up too.
- Poof Stuffing | The leather poof comes unstuffed so I had to buy stuffing to go with it. This one fills up the leather poof perfectly. Just keep stuffing!
- Reclining Glider Chair | I searched high and low for the perfect chair for the nursery. I knew I wanted a white/cream that would recline and rock and this is it!
- Side Table | It’s neutral and a little modern with the marble top.
- Lamp | I love having a little lamp there if I don’t want the room super bright from the overhead light.
- Macrame | The wall hanging was a gift from a friend. It was a kit I got to put together but you can find these all over the place, especially on Etsy.
- Hanging Planter | The tiny gold accent on the bottom of this hanging planter goes so well with the room.
- Toy Chest | This is an antique we sanded down and refinished.
- Tummy Time Pillow | We like to leave it out because we think it’s so cute!
- Crib | Another affordable IKEA find!
- Sheets | We’re loving all things Burt’s Bees.
- Custom Sign | We now officially have a Lovely Grains sign in every room in our house.
Styling Boho Shelves
- Moccasins | so cute and functional.
- Lama Doll | This is a Cuddle and Kind doll! It’s a little pricey but I love knowing they donate a meal to kids for every purchase.
- Glass Jar | This cute jar I found at Target to holds her pacifiers and clips.
- Pacifiers | Love the neutral tones of these BIBS pacifiers.
- Pacifier Clip | The mauve and wood clip is so cute.
- Woven Rainbow | I saw this shop on Instagram somewhere and thought it was so cute.
- Letter Board | These things are everywhere and we love how we can customize and personalize her room.
- Artificial Plant | Is there any better place to get artificial plants than IKEA?
- Plant Pot | This wicker pot his super boho and was really affordable too.
Styling Formula: 3 Easy Steps
- Anchor, then layer. Place your biggest rattan item (crib/dresser) first; layer in softer textiles next; finish with wall art and greenery.
- Stick to three main colors + one metallic. The room stays cohesive—even if you swap blankets weekly.
- Vary scale: big crib ↔ medium wall art ↔ petite décor objects prevent the “thrift‑store‑dump” look.
Save‑or‑Splurge Cheat Sheet
- Splurge: Crib or rocker—safety + daily comfort win.
- Save: Wall prints, throw pillows (easy seasonal swap).
- DIY: Paint a half‑sun accent wall or hot‑glue a dollar‑store tassel garland to a thrifted mirror.
How Do I Style a Boho Nursery for Girls?
If you want to create a boho nursery for your little one, here’s a few things I kept in mind while designing this room:
- Stick to neutrals in big pieces of furniture and add pops of unique decor
- Add plants!
- Use warm tones like tara cotta and leather
- Use different textures like wicker or fun throw pillows
- Natural wood elements are always a good idea
- Can’t go wrong with a macrame!
If you’re interested in more home-related posts, check out our modern farmhouse kitchen reveal and our modern master bathroom.
Boho Nursery FAQ
Yes—just keep drapey macramé + plants out of grab range and use a breathable mattress.
Choose one statement pattern (rug or wallpaper) and let natural textures carry the rest.
Absolutely—swap crib for a Montessori floor bed and add a desk later; rattan + neutrals age beautifully.
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Do you have a link for the floating shelves?
I don’t, but they’re from Ikea!
The ikea link for the shelves isn’t working. Do you have an updated link?
I absolutely love the dresser from IKEA! Is it the stained white or white one?
I am so in love with your rug but the link in the post goes to an error page on Wayfair. Do you have another link to it? Thank you so much!! I’m working on my baby’s nursery and would love to find this rug 🙂
Hi Kristin! Sorry about that! I just found the right link. I’ll include it below but I’ll also update the post with the right link. Thanks!
https://rstyle.me/+XgYGw1ZiX1a6ukxOASdxTw
Thank you, Molly!!
Hi, I absolutely love this boho styled nursery. I’m due this May with my second daughter. I was curious about what crib mattress you went with? If you went with one from ikea or found one somewhere else. I know IKEA sometimes only sells individual stuff that fits their items.
Is that a green in the rug?Love the rug where is the rug from? We are looking for greens for a neutral room. Do not know the sex of the baby.
Hey Nancy! It’s just different shades of grey! It would be great in a gender neutral room. The link to the rug is in the post.
I’m wondering HOW you hung the curtain and does it slide?
We have pocket doors on a track just like that and I want to put a curtain up instead bc my little girls cannot maneuver the doors!
Thanks for any insight you can give!
Hello! Was the cord to the pendent light adjustable? Pictures online show it above a kitchen table so I am curious how low it will hang. Thanks and beautiful nursery!!!
Thanks, Alyssa! I don’t think there was a cable. Ours was a flushmount directly on the ceiling!
What paint color are the walls?
Hey Julia! The paint color is pure ultra white by sherwin williams.
Beautiful! I love it! May I ask what color and size you chose for the rug? 🙂
Thanks, Jessa! We have the grey and it’s 7×10!