You’ve picked out the perfect crib mobile and a cute night light to round out your nursery decor. Still on your design to-do list : Livening up those bare walls! You know you need nursery wall decor, but you also know that art can get expensive. We’ve come to the rescue with a roundup of design items that only look expensive. These chic and cheerful accent pieces—from baby wall decals to nursery animal prints—all cost $50 or less.
Before you start shopping our list of boy and girl nursery wall decor, keep in mind that safety comes before style. Secure nursery wall art carefully (always read the instructions!) and place it well out of your little one’s reach. For more detailed tips on making baby’s room safe, check out our guide to creating a safe nursery . Then browse our nursery wall art ideas below!
1 Image: Courtesy Maja CunninghamMaja Cunningham Moon Balloon Art Print
It’s no wonder elephant nursery wall decor is ever-popular. The gentle giants fill kids (and parents!) with wonder. We love the dreamy design of this nursery wall art.
Buy it: Starting from $26, Minted.com
2 Image: Courtesy Amy Peterson Art StudioAmy Peterson Art Studio Woodland Wall Art
We also obsess over woodland nursery wall decor, and who can blame us? The forest creatures on these prints (which come in a set of six) have the cutest—and most realistic!—faces.
Buy it: Starting from $48, Etsy.com
3 Image: Courtesy Cobalt and JackCobalt and Jack Cloud Wall Decals
Go ahead and get whimsical with your girl or boy nursery wall decor. This pack of baby wall decals includes smiling puffy clouds. Bonus: You can choose from six equally sweet colors.
Buy it: $14, Etsy.com
4 Image: Courtesy BaumbirdyBaumbirdy Colorful Shapes Limited Edition Art
Who says babies don’t like modern art? This bright print offers an early introduction to shapes, and the bright, contrasting colors (easy for baby to see) will be a welcome addition to your collection of nursery wall art.
Buy it: Starting from $24, Minted.com
5 Image: Courtesy 48 Hour Monogram48 Hour Monogram Custom Personalized Wooden Name Sign
Show off the baby name you put so much thought into with this personalized wooden sign. Leave it natural or get it painted in a color that matches the rest of your nursery decor. (It also makes for a great baby shower and birthday party prop.)
Buy it: Starting from $15, Amazon.com
6 Image: Courtesy ModernlifeModernlife 3D Wall Mirror
Baby wall decor doesn’t stop at signs, art prints and decals—mirrors make beautiful accent pieces too. This sweet bunny rabbit one is super light and can stick right to your wall.
Buy it: $16, Amazon.com
7 Image: Courtesy Frooted DesignFrooted Design The Little Mister Children’s Custom Art
This personalized baby wall art gets our stamp of approval thanks to its genius postage-inspired design. Simply customize it with baby’s birth details.
Buy it: Starting from $24, Minted.com
8 Image: Courtesy PillowfortPillowfort Bear Head Wall Decor
This dimensional nursery wall decor will fit right in your little one’s animal-themed room. It’s made of light fabric and easy to hang. If you’re looking for more creative nursery wall ideas, stock up on a few different plush varieties (like this shark or llama to create an adorable animal kingdom gallery display.
Buy it: $20, Target.com
9 Image: Courtesy Amy HallAmy Hall ABC Squares Limited Edition Art
This alphabet nursery wall art is cheerfully colorful, and one day it’ll be educational too.
Buy it: Starting from $26, Minted.com
10 Image: Courtesy Paper'd MomentsPaper’d Moments Personalized New Baby Lullaby Art
Add a sentimental touch to your nursery wall decor with this beautiful handmade cut and layered paper artwork, which incorporates a lullaby and your little one’s unique birth details. Choose from different sizes or add a frame.
Buy it: starting at $42, TheGrommet.com
11 Image: Courtesy Mare Made ShopMare Made Shop Babe Cave Canvas Wall Hanging
Here’s another piece of nursery wall decor that’s bound to make you smile. The pennant reads “babe cave,” aka the funniest label for baby’s new space.
Buy it: $27, Etsy.com
12 Image: Courtesy ShutterflyShutterfly Watercolor Monogram Art Print in Pink
This monogram nursery wall art for a girl (or boy!) is beautifully simple. Personalize it with baby’s initial; after all, it’s never too early to help your little one start learning their letters!
Buy it: Starting from $15, Shutterfly.com
13 Image: Courtesy PillowfortPillowfort LED Neon Rainbow Sign
Rainbows spread hope and joy, just like baby. Show your little one just how much they light up your life with a glowing nursery sign.
Buy it: $40, Target.com
14 Image: Courtesy Sheila SunaryoSheila Sunaryo It’s a Dog’s World Limited Edition Art
Love dogs? This charming baby wall decor features three painted pups. And thanks to its wood frame and neutral tones, it’ll look right at home with lots of different nursery color themes.
Buy it: Starting from $24, Minted.com
15 Image: Courtesy Sarah Burns PrintsSarah Burns Prints Nautical Nursery Decor
You’re setting sail on your next big adventure: parenthood. Embrace the journey with some nautical nursery wall decor. This personalized baby wall art features an anchor with your child’s name, birth month and birth year.
Buy it: Starting from $5, Etsy.com
16 Image: Courtesy PillowfortPillowfort Everyone Belongs Wall Panel
When considering nursery wall ideas, it’s also great to take into account baby’s emotional and cognitive development. Open your little one up to the importance of diversity and inclusion with this meaningful artwork.
Buy it: $20, Target.com
17 Image: Courtesy Caroline MintCaroline Mint Rose of the Winds Limited Edition Art
If photography is your favorite kind of art, consider this piece of nursery wall decor. The balloons feel fun and celebratory (two ideal adjectives for a baby’s room).
Buy it: Starting from $26, Minted.com
18 Image: Courtesy Ariel RutlandAriel Rutland Eeny Meeny Limited Edition Art
This smart tiger design features the popular nursery rhyme “Eeany, Meeny, Miny, Moe.” Plus, the eye-catching primary colors will add some pizzazz to your room.
Buy it: Starting from $24, Minted.com
19 Image: Courtesy Salvaged Chic MarketSalvaged Chic Market Rustic Nursery Name Sign
We’re all for this round sign’s creative shape and floral design. While the personalized baby wall art is marketed toward girls, the seller even encourages buyers to pitch different colors for a truly custom product, ideal for girl or boy nursery wall decor.
Buy it: Starting from $20, Etsy.com
20 Image: Courtesy Decor of FeltDecor of Felt Llama Cactus Garland
Llamas and their loveable quirkiness are super on-trend right now. This adorable llama-and-cactus-themed nursery garland is equal parts sweet and sassy. Just note that hanging items like this pose a choking hazard , so keep them out of baby’s reach and remove them as soon as baby can push up on their hands and knees or when they’re 5 months old, whichever comes first.
Buy it: Starting from $40, Etsy.com
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