Decorating a nursery can be overwhelming. You need to ensure everything is in place for your baby once they arrive, and it can be easy to fall down a rabbit hole of trying to plan the perfect nursery. And with so many themes out there, how can you pick one?

The gender-neutral nursery is super popular right now, but gray is a slightly unexpected choice. We love decorating with gray because it's a versatile neutral that can take on so many different undertones depending on the light and accent colors. You can use gray as a base for basically any nursery theme, but it works wonderfully if you are searching for a nursery design that's simple, sophisticated but not boring.

There's a full spectrum of gray shades out there—and so many ways you can incorporate it into your baby's nursery. Continue on for some of our favorite ways of using this color to welcome your new addition home.

01 Vary the Shades of Gray

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When used incorrectly, gray can feel a little sterile and one-dimensional. To add depth to your nursery, pair a couple shades of gray together to create a multi-faceted color palette. We love a light gray paired with rich charcoal to add some visual interest to the space.

02 Keep it Warm

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Before installing in a child's room, it's helpful to see how the overall space and lighting feel. Depending on the natural light, choosing a warmer brass finish can help create a cozy and inviting atmosphere that makes the room feel more comfortable and welcoming.

03 Pull in Natural Accents

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Another way to soften the overall ambiance is to incorporate warm, natural elements into your space. Whether through textured fabrics, wicker accents, or natural wood finishes, these materials help create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

04 Try Modern Farmhouse

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Modern farmhouse is a super relaxed and cozy decor style and so it works perfectly in a gender-neutral nursery. A gray or griege is a great color choice for a rustic, country-inspired nursery that feels soft around the edges but still packs a lot of personality into a small space.

05 Embrace Scandi Style

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Simple, neutral Scandinavian-inspired nurseries are popular right now because they are cute and versatile. But, an overly white or minimalistic nursery can feel a little bland. Instead of sticking to a white color palette, pull in cool grays to give the room depth and warmth without losing that simple, cozy vibe.

06 Hang Wallpaper

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Wallpaper can help transform any room in your house, but we love it in a nursery. A sweet animal-themed wallpaper can give your nursery that warm touch, but picking a neutral colored one is a great way to ensure your nursery can grow with your baby and won't feel too childish in a few years.

07 Pull in Beige

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Off-white or beige works well as an accent to gray because it ensures the nursery is warm and soft. The gray keeps the room light and airy, while the warm undertones of the beige ground the space and work well if you want to pull in a few brighter colors such as yellow or orange.

08 Weave Gray Throughout the Room

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As long as you have a few warmer pieces in the space, don't be afraid to pull the gray theme throughout the room. From storage to the rug to the walls, sticking with a unified color palette will give your nursery cohesive look and feel purposeful.

09 Add Some Greenery

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If you are worried about your gray nursery feeling a little bleak, consider adding an air-purifying plant to your nursery. Not only can this help clean the air, but it also adds a pop of natural color that works wonderfully with gray. Just be sure to always pick baby-safe plants.