34 Creative DIY Nursery Decor Ideas for Boys

Have a baby boy on the way or know someone who does? Time to start getting the nursery ready with some adorable decor ideas perfectly fit for baby’s room. DIY your wall into unique and creative decorations that are sure to make both you and the newborn smile. Not only in blue, but in every color of the rainbow, these cute nursery crafts are perfect for baby boys, but certainly not limited to one gender. My sister made the animal wall art for her twin girls and of course many of the decor ideas work just as well for girls! Get busy creating the best and happiest nursery around for that special baby.

Nursery Decor Ideas for Boys

2. Arrow Decor DIY

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Arrow Decor DIY, a sweet boy nursery decor idea and a charming handmade touch for the nursery and it looks great in person

Another fun idea in decorating your little man’s room. Such beautiful colors! These arrows look amazing it’s no wonder there’s a lot of thought and creativity, time and skill that went behind this tutorial. It is so well-designed it has to be one of my favorite washi tape ideas altogether.

3. Herringbone Accent Wall

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Herringbone Accent Wall, a charming handmade touch for the nursery and a budget friendly way to decorate a little one's room

I just love this patterned wall accent! Herringbone is one of my favorite design and it certainly adds a certain appeal to any room. For a pop of color in your little one’s room, head on to View From the Ridge for the easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

4. DIY Nursery Peg Board

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DIY Nursery Peg Board, a budget friendly way to decorate a little one's room and a simple weekend project before baby arrives

Hang your baby boy’s nursery essentials by building this pegboard that is not just a decorating piece but can also be used in organizing stuff. For this project, you don’t need to be an expert on tools. You just need to be comfortable with using a miter saw, circular saw, and drill. Isn’t it cute and functional?

5. DIY Crayon Letter

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DIY Crayon Letter, a sweet boy nursery decor idea and a creative addition to a gender themed nursery

This decor is by far the easiest and quickest to do in this list. The shadowbox is the Ribba frame from IKEA and you can buy crayons practically anywhere. All you need to do is print the letter in any large font that you like and carefully lay the crayons to follow the pattern. Not just a great nursery room decor, it can also be a go-to gift for any baby shower.

6. Button Elephant

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Button Elephant, a creative addition to a gender themed nursery and a soft, personal touch for the nursery wall

If you have a jar full of buttons, this is the perfect craft to make use of them. And if you love elephants like me, the button elephant tutorial from Busted Button will guide you to make this awesome piece. Happy buttoning everyone!

7. DIY Mountain Mural

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DIY Mountain Mural, a soft, personal touch for the nursery wall and a handmade keepsake for a baby boy's room

This DIY Mountain Mural just looks amazing and versatile too. The mural looks great and will definitely transition well into a big boy room. It’s so fresh and new and awesome and well styled. It’s a fun statement wall and I am glad I discovered this blog because I really enjoyed it.

8. DIY Washi Tape Wall Decals

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DIY Washi Tape Wall Decals, a sweet boy nursery decor idea and an easy DIY project for a baby boy nursery

Are you running out of decorating ideas for your little boy’s nursery room? Create a focal point by putting in some washi tape wall decals and you will be in awe of how it can drastically transform and improve the look of the nursery room. And oh so cheap too, it will only cost you less than $10.

9. Felt Ball Nursery Mobile

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Felt Ball Nursery Mobile, an easy DIY project for a baby boy nursery and a charming handmade touch for the nursery

Let’s face it, baby mobiles are pricey. So, why don’t you make your own colorful and modern version? Your baby will love staring at this felt ball nursery mobile every time he’s awake. You can make them pretty easily by following the simple and easy tutorial from U Ready, Teddy.

10. Drift Wood Wall Hanging

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Drift Wood Wall Hanging, a charming handmade touch for the nursery and a budget friendly way to decorate a little one's room

After reading this DIY tutorial, I am now practically hooked on driftwood! I just can’t get over how beautiful it looks. It’s a practically free and awesome wall hanging and you make them at a fraction of time. It looks so fun to make, I could see something like this in my little boy’s room.

12. Paint Bucket Shelves

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Paint Bucket Shelves, a sweet boy nursery decor idea and a simple weekend project before baby arrives

13. Stamped Tribal Triangle Chain Wall

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Stamped Tribal Triangle Chain Wall, a simple weekend project before baby arrives and it is easier than it looks

15. DIY Baby Mobile

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DIY Baby Mobile, a creative addition to a gender themed nursery and a soft, personal touch for the nursery wall

16. Moss Letters

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Moss Letters, a sweet boy nursery decor idea and a handmade keepsake for a baby boy's room and it looks great in person

18. DIY Paper Lantern Hot Air Balloons

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DIY Paper Lantern Hot Air Balloons, a handmade keepsake for a baby boy's room and a charming handmade touch for the nursery

19. Dinosaur Bookends with Hot Glue

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Dinosaur Bookends with Hot Glue, an easy DIY project for a baby boy nursery and a charming handmade touch for the nursery

21. DIY Modern Industrial Wood Slice Shelves

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DIY Modern Industrial Wood Slice Shelves, a sweet boy nursery decor idea and a simple weekend project before baby arrives

22. DIY Moon Painting

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DIY Moon Painting, a budget friendly way to decorate a little one's room and a simple weekend project before baby arrives

23. Moon Cradle Made of Pallets

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Moon Cradle Made of Pallets, a simple weekend project before baby arrives and a creative addition to a gender themed nursery

24. DIY Monogram Door Letter

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DIY Monogram Door Letter, a sweet boy nursery decor idea and a soft, personal touch for the nursery wall

25. DIY Modern Woodland Mobile

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DIY Modern Woodland Mobile, a soft, personal touch for the nursery wall and a handmade keepsake for a baby boy's room

28. DIY Branch Swing Shelves

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DIY Branch Swing Shelves, a handmade keepsake for a baby boy's room and a charming handmade touch for the nursery

30. Wooden Baby Gym

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Wooden Baby Gym, a sweet boy nursery decor idea and a charming handmade touch for the nursery and the results are worth it

31. Fox Basket

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Fox Basket, a charming handmade touch for the nursery and a budget friendly way to decorate a little one's room

32. Animal Bums Coat Hook

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Animal Bums Coat Hook, a budget friendly way to decorate a little one's room and a simple weekend project before baby arrives

33. 1950’s Toy Horse

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1950's Toy Horse, a sweet boy nursery decor idea and a creative addition to a gender themed nursery for the collection

34. Mossy Frame

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Mossy Frame, a creative addition to a gender themed nursery and a soft, personal touch for the nursery wall