What are the best neutral shades for a nursery?
If you've decided that you don't necessarily want to go with traditional pink or pastel blue, you're not alone.
More and more parents are taking the same approach in children's rooms as they do elsewhere in the home and opting for neutral decor - think calm, soothing and soft tones.
Or do you want to use cheerful and energetic, yet safe, interior colors in your children's room?
Choose the tested and award-winning Frenchic wall paint for children's rooms and bedrooms. Whatever your style, you will find a shade that suits your interior design style. Of course, interior design is not just about the four walls, but also about the furniture.
A unified and finished look takes into account how things are put together, from walls, doors, and baseboards to all the furniture.
Pictured are Macaroon and Earthy wall paint shades.
Combine the beautiful wallpaper with the breathable Frenchic wall paint shade and forget about those completely white walls!
When decorating a child's room, it may be that old family furniture is enough to decorate a unique room.
Ikea Ivar cabinet painted in Stone Rosie .
Painted furniture - an old chest of drawers or even a bookshelf - gives the piece of furniture new life - and a new purpose or meaning, and thus the piece of furniture gets a new story.
Want to try a neutral look in your kids' bedroom while still ensuring you're using safe paints? Here's a selection of the best nursery colors and different ways to style them.
What shades are neutral?
Neutral refers to any shade that lacks color or saturation. Popular options include white, beige, cream, brownish, and gray, and shades of black and brown also fall under this concept.
Brown and beige interior colors.
Gray and black interior colors.
Crib painted in Stone Rosie shade .
Near-neutral colors include low-pigment shades like sage green and light lilac. These shades are often lumped together because they blend into the background and don't draw attention.
One of the best things about neutral colors for a nursery is that they are easy to mix and match. If you have trouble combining colors when designing your home decor, neutral colors are almost certainly for you.
Combining shades of brown, beige, and cream is a foolproof way to get the calm color palette of your dreams.
Choosing neutral paint colors for a children's room is not only stylish, but also practical. In addition, neutral shades are a timeless choice for a versatile space that can be adapted in the future with small changes.
Neutral nursery colors
Great! You are choosing safe Frenchic paints: All Frenchic paints have minimal VOC content, are almost odorless and contain no hidden harmful substances.
This ensures that they are safe to use when painting, even children's toys - and that they are perfect for renovating children's furniture and walls. Frenchic paints have been awarded the European 'Toy Safe' certificate: EN71:3, so they are safe to use even on children's toys.
The color chart allows you to explore our shades in your home . We recommend testing the shades before a larger project. Testing will help you make sure of the shade and will help you become familiar with both the tools and the coverage.
Practical and washable Frenchic wall paint
Our wall paint has been awarded an ISO11998 Class 1 wet scrubbing rating for washability. This combines with a super matte, ultra-matte finish, impressive durability and stunning colors.
If you are looking for a wall paint that is truly washable, try the Frenchic series yourself - you will not be disappointed! We can also proudly add that in Finland you will not find a wall paint with such a high quality and ultra-matte finish as the shades of the Frenchic series !
Here is a selection of our favorite shades:
White, off-white and cream shades
For furniture, doors and moldings: Dazzle Me! is a clean, sparkling white and modern shade that will brighten up any dark or gloomy space - or choose Wedding Cake for a soft white shade.
It is perfect for smaller children's rooms with bright and airy shades of white and light beige, as well as other very light colors such as Crystal Blue or Moon Whispers .
Children's bed painted in an off-white Creme de la Creme shade.
There's something sweet, clean and nostalgic about a traditional white painted crib. The great thing about white is that it can be paired with almost any other color.
Classic cream is the king of neutrals, blending into its surroundings while creating a captivating aesthetic. Another great choice for dark or small children's rooms is Cream Dream or Parchment, which is sure to lighten up the space.
The best wall paint color for a child's room
Forget that drab white paint and choose a beautiful shade for your walls - Try a soft Yorkshire Rose shade in a vintage-traditional nursery alongside cream patterned wallpaper.
Or against paneling in beige or other subdued colors, such as the spring green of Green With Envy or the warm salmon of Sweetcheeks . It also works equally well in more modern rooms with flowing linen curtains and baskets full of soft toys.
Gray color in the children's room
The children's bed is painted Scotch Mist, a shade from the Lazy Range series.
City Slicker is a medium gray shade that is perfect for animal or safari-inspired decor and is just light enough for a child's room.
Don't let the crib look too "serious" - add a dreamy cream canopy and a sky-inspired mobile with clouds, moons and stars.
Swanky Pants is a slightly lighter, elegant Gustavian gray that brings a touch of timelessness and silver magic to a neutral nursery. Try it inspired by an enchanted forest or sky by painting a crib and changing table.
Bunnikins is the number one choice for wall paint in grey. The subtle brownish undertone of this shade is simply stunning.
What if you want the color scheme to be on trend? Then you can choose Shush, a smoky gray shade with a green base color.
You can then add interest with silver-lined decorative wallpaper or an eye-catching stencil pattern. You can liven up the interior with the most colorful accessories or keep it subdued when used in combination with shades of white.
Brown and beige tones in the children's room
Give your baby's bedroom walls a big bear hug with Moleskin - in a soft cocoa shade. It's perfect for a woodland or wildlife theme and can be paired with lighter shades of autumn and taupe for a more abstract design.
The wall in the picture is painted with Swayed wall paint.
Pampas wall paint is a light beige that looks dreamy in a beach or coastal inspired design. Pampas shade is also found in the Trim Paint series , so you can also use it on furniture to finish off a room.
Alternatively, you can use it with natural, driftwood-inspired decor elements, and be sure to use other shades of brown, taupe, and greige to make the whole look pleasing to the eye.
Black color in the children's room
Use Blackjack , the boldest of the neutral shades, if you want minimalism that's still striking.
This particular shade is a true black that helps create posture and stunning lines in Scandinavian and Japanese-style interiors when used on furniture or other details such as door moldings, skirting boards or just details in a room such as a stool or chair.
Stick to black and white if you want an edgy, playful, and modern black and white nursery.
Consider Black Forest if you want a black shade with an atmospheric green undertone.
Alternatively, you can choose the bluish and deep grey Smudge shade, which is a softer take on trendy decor in children's rooms. You can also use near-neutral tones like barely there pink and taupe to add some extra warmth.
Almost neutral tones
The best thing about Frenchic shades is their compatibility - the powdery shades blend beautifully with each other to create a variety of styles.
Wise Old Sage is a near-neutral color with a lot to offer, and is perfect for adding soft, subdued green tones to a nature-inspired design.
A grayish, light green is perfect if you want to use a neutral tone but don't want to give up pigment entirely. Use it in a crib or if you want to provide a calming color.
Green is associated with feelings of peace, tranquility and security, so what better choice for a child's room?
Ducky is available in both Wall and Trim Paint. A classic English shade, duck egg is a great option for those looking to keep things fresh. It's perfect for a nautical or aquatic themed nursery, where the subtle colour can come to life against a clean white background or nautical wallpaper.
The wall in the children's room is painted in the Ducky shade.
More about the best neutral nursery paints
Want to see more shades for your child's room? We have a complete range of durable shades for walls, woodwork and furniture. All Frenchic paints are safe for children's furniture and toys.
If you are painting yourself, there are also brushes available to ensure a perfect finish. If you are painting with a sprayer, all Frenchic sets are suitable for spray painting.
Pair neutrals with a pop of color from our candy colors
Repainting vintage furniture is a great way to recycle and create an interesting nursery decor.
Ikea Ivar cabinet painted in Victory Lane color.
For high-wear surfaces, such as a high chair, you can choose a fresh new shade that matches your kitchen decor, or you can make the high chair a beautiful splash of color.
Stokke highchair painted in Honeycombe shade.
Here you can conveniently browse all Frenchic shades .
