Remember the colorful girls’ room of the big sister? She moved to a new room because her little brother was on the way. This is his room.
A baby’s room doesn’t have to be all sweet and cute. This green baby’s room also has a little edge: deep green moon wallpaper, warm peach from wall to ceiling, and a bear on a skateboard above the changing table. No boring baby lives here. In this blog, you’ll see how the mood board became a real room, and where to find everything.
The mood board: deep green as the foundation
This is how we start a room: with a mood board. The deep green Moon Fern wallpaper is the foundation, surrounded by colors and items that add a little extra punch. Rust brown, ochre, soft blue, and a touch of red. Bold enough for a room that will last for years, yet soft enough for a baby.
The styling and photography are by Wendy Verlaan of Studio Mamamia.
Moon Fern: green moon wallpaper with character
Moon Fern by Meet Me at the Wall, designed by illustrator Aniek Bartels, sets the tone. Cream-colored little moons on a deep green background, with a painted look. On one wall, it’s just enough: the room gains depth without feeling dark.
The other walls and the ceiling are painted a warm peach shade. Because the color continues all the way up, you step into a warm cocoon. The peach looks especially lovely next to the green.
The parents chose a terra shade from the hardware store themselves. Want to recreate the look? From our collection, Ashes of Marigold by Little Greene is the closest match. Prefer something deeper and browner? Then choose Muscovado. And if you’d like a touch more pink, Split Pink by Little Greene or Velvet by Bibelotte would also look lovely.
Curious how the green will look in your light? Order a sample of Moon Fern wallpaper first.
The changing table: rattan with a bear on a skateboard
Leaning against the wallpaper is the rattan changing table by Leo & Moon. It has two drawers, an open shelf for towels and diapers, and a decorative border of curved rattan. The natural rattan instantly softens the green.
Above it hangs Roll Faster by Aniek Bartels: a bear in a striped suit, wearing sunglasses and riding a skateboard. Since the wallpaper is also by Aniek, they go perfectly together. And whoever gets changed here will have something to look at right away.
A bed canopy above the crib
Above the crib hangs the Patch bed canopy by Ferm Living. A rust-red point with panels in cream, blue, and brown: it looks just like a circus tent. The bed canopy turns the crib into a cozy nook and picks up the warm colors of the wall.
The crib in the room was already owned by the parents. For the mood board, I chose the Nox crib by Karl & Fric in natural wood, with a set of junior rails. That way, it can later become a toddler bed and grow with your child.
Next to it is the Swif Bird bird garland by Ferm Living, with birds in ochre, rust, blue and green. Exactly the colors used throughout the rest of the room.
The wall shelf: posters, crates and a fruit cushion
In the corner hangs a wall shelf with little things that make all the difference. On top is the Forever Fearless poster by Minibeau, featuring a tiger with a little flag, in ochre. A lovely message for a baby who still has the world to discover.
On the bottom shelf are an Aykasa crate in dark blue for cuddly toys and little things, and the Maroon Fruit cushion by Nobodinoz, a linen cushion with a burgundy check and an apple and banana.
The mood board had a few more things to finish off the room. The Pilu wall shelf by Ferm Living in Verdant Green, an organically shaped little shelf in the same deep green as the wallpaper. The striped storage basket by Nobodinoz in green and white, for toys and cuddly toys. And the Brayden crocodile by Liewood: a long green cuddly toy that goes perfectly with the wallpaper.
How to create a bold nursery
- Go for a dark color. Deep green wallpaper on one wall instantly gives a nursery character.
- Pair it with a warm shade. Peach, terracotta, or ochre soften the dark color. Feel free to carry the color up onto the ceiling.
- Choose natural materials. Rattan and light wood bring a calm feel among the colors and prints.
- Add some humor to the room. A bear on a skateboard or a tiger with a little flag: playful posters grow with your child.
You can find everything in this room in the Shop the look. Want to see more? Also check out the big sister’s room, the colorful girls’ room with Harlequin wallpaper, or everything from Meet Me at the Wall.
Frequently asked questions about a green nursery
Is dark green wallpaper too dark for a nursery?
Not if you use it on just one wall. Pair it with light, warm colors on the other walls and natural materials like rattan and wood. That way, the room feels cozy instead of dark.
What color goes with green wallpaper in a nursery?
Warm shades like peach, terracotta, and ochre make a beautiful contrast with deep green. For a fresher look, soft blue also works well, like on the canopy and bird garland in this room.
What paint color is the wall in this nursery?
The parents used a terracotta paint from a hardware store. For the same look, Little Greene Ashes of Marigold is the closest match, while Muscovado is a deeper, browner version. For a softer, slightly pinker terracotta, choose Split Pink or Bibelotte Velvet.
Is Moon Fern wallpaper also suitable for a toddler’s or child’s room?
Yes. The little moons are playful, but not childish. That means the wallpaper can easily grow with your child, from nursery to toddler and kids’ room.
Do the posters come framed?
No, all posters from Kidsbarn come unframed. That way, you can choose a frame that suits the room, like the light wood frame in this room.
Can I order a wallpaper sample first?
Yes, you can order a sample of Moon Fern. That way, you can see the color and paper in your own room before ordering the rolls.
