
Create your dream nursery
A new baby is an exciting change not only for your family, but also your home. Changing a room from a spare to your dream nursery is a fun and rewarding project. Here are a few simple steps to help you get started with your refresh. Colours featured: Dulux Lip Gloss Half and Lexicon® Half.
Choose the perfect nursery colour
Pastel pinks, muted greens, or subdued blues? Finding the right colour can depend on the size and space of your baby's room or your overall desired theme.

Wall
Beige Royal Quarter
Elevate both contemporary and classic spaces with this versatile, soft warm neutral. Beige Royal Quarter is a clean, classic shade that provides a calming backdrop for modern living. This neutral is perfect for walls, window frames and trims inside and out. Complement Beige Royal Quarter with the neutral Natural White™, ultra-pure Vivid White or darker warm neutrals such as Light Leather.
Style inspiration
Cool colours
Cool colours can have a calming effect and make your baby’s bedroom feel more spacious and relaxing.
This project is uses:
White Box Half-->Add a nursery feature wall
If you have limited space in your baby’s room, a feature wall is a great way to open up the area. It also adds a bit of fun and personality to the room.
When choosing your wall, consider your space as a whole to find the best focal point. Avoid choosing a wall with windows that give the room it’s natural light, as these two focal points may clash.
The lighting in your baby’s room is another important thing to consider. Some colours can change in different lighting conditions, which is why we recommend testing them first using a Dulux sample pot, sticker or A4 card.
Refresh your ceiling
The ceiling is also an often overlooked aspect of a nursery. It’s important to give your ceiling some thought — if your nursery has a low ceiling, try painting it white or a light neutral shade like beige, cream or ivory. This helps give your ceiling the illusion of height.
Dulux UltraAir® Ceiling pairs with your wall paint for a low emissions solution. It's the perfect paint choice if you’re looking for ultra-low chemical emissions and odour paint to help you maintain indoor air quality.
Be sure to follow our guide on ceilings for more helpful tips.
Time to paint step-by-step
Here's what you'll need to get started:
Colour & Paint
Tools & Accessories
High-quality synthetic brush (for cutting-in)
Roller extension pole
Paint pot – for cutting in
Roller tray
Drop sheets
Any other accessories you might need to achieve your desired design effect. (e.g. roller, large brush, sea sponge, muslin rag)
New and improved
Dulux Wash&Wear®
For a superior washable finish, check out the all new Wash&Wear® Low Sheen, with its stain resistance and mould & mildew resistant technology which makes it ideal for all interior walls including high traffic areas.
Explore sample pots, A4 swatches and colour stickers.
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