If your house is decorated in a modern style, than you may use a white or beige or brown color scheme, and that color will also be used for your baby bedding. Parents drawn to abstract or impressionist design often employ bold, and even contrasting, color combinations, such as black and white or orange and turquoise.

Choosing a traditional animal or botanical theme for the nursery maximizes color choices while minimizing visual clutter. If you live near the ocean, you can create a nursery with a sailing theme, while parents living in the middle of the country might decide on a theme that resembles the surrounding farmland. In short, choosing a gender neutral theme permits expectant parents to personalize their nursery.