The Best Neutral Nursery Rugs for Any Decor
Creating a warm, welcoming, and stylish nursery can be a delightful challenge for any parent. A neutral nursery rug can pull the entire room together and complement any aesthetic. From soft creams to subtle grays, these rugs provide cozy comfort for your little one's space and adapt effortlessly as your child grows and your decor evolves. This article will explore Tumble’s top neutral nursery rugs and give tips on choosing the right one for your home.
Adelaide - Natural/Blush
The Adelaide combines a contemporary design with soft tones of dusty pink, gold, and sand to add a touch of dynamic energy to any space. Its neutral tones and lively fusion of shapes and colors make it a fun addition to a nursery or playroom.
Cozy Fur - Ivory
The Cozy Fur rug is a great way to bring cloud-like softness and cozy vibes to your little one’s nursery. Its vegan fur is thick, plush, and luxuriously soft, making it the perfect cushion for playtime and more. The solid off-white color is easily incorporated into any decor, from neutral and understated to colorful and eccentric.
Fez - Sand/Multi
The Fez is a neutral nursery rug with artistic inspiration. This hand-painted rug contrasts a neutral solid background with bold colored motifs in cool blue, yellow, light orange, forest green, light pink, light grey, and dark indigo blue. It calls to mind nostalgic memories of childhood fingerpainting and embodies a spirit of creativity for the next generation of budding artists.
Penelope - Natural/Blush
With an ivory background punctuated with hints of blush pink and light salmon, the Penelope is the perfect neutral nursery rug with a similar color scheme. Its subtle design is a nod to the look and feel of a dreamy watercolor landscape painting.
How to Pick the Right Neutral Nursery Rug
Choosing the best neutral nursery rug for your space is about more than the look and feel. Keep the following in mind as you start shopping for the perfect nursery rug.
Safety First
Even if your little one isn’t crawling or walking yet, they’ll be mobile before you know it—and their nursery should always be a safe place for them to explore. Rugs that aren’t secured can create tripping hazards, so Tumble rugs are designed to stay in place, preventing slipping and sliding. Our rugs also feature a cushy foam layer to provide support underfoot and provide a soft foundation for playtime.
The right rug size will depend on the size of the nursery and your interior design goals. The most common rug sizes for nurseries include:
A standard crib’s dimensions are about 4x2 feet, meaning the smallest rug size you’d want to layer underneath is a 3x5 rug. Positioning a 3x5 rug halfway underneath the crib will ensure the rug extends slightly beyond the crib frame.
Covering most of the nursery floor with a rug can give your little one a cushiony space to play and explore. A good rule of thumb is that you should be able to place your rug underneath the front legs of each piece of furniture, leaving about one foot of space between the edges of the rug and the wall.
A long runner is great if you want to cover a small portion of the nursery. For example, you can place a runner directly in front of your child’s changing table or crib. This adds a subtle pop of design without covering the entire floor.
Materials and Allergens
The saying “it’s what’s on the inside that counts” holds true when it comes to rugs. Before committing to a neutral nursery rug, ensure it doesn’t contain dangerous chemicals that could harm your child. Some rugs may contain hazardous substances like PFCs, PFAs, and heavy metals like lead and formaldehyde. Be sure to do thorough research and only buy from trustworthy companies. Little ones explore the world with their hands and mouths, so anything you put in their nursery should be non-toxic.
At Tumble, we’re proud that our rugs are OEKO-TEX-certified and tested per US safety standards in an independently accredited testing laboratory. Each and every Tumble rug is free from harmful chemicals and safe for use in nurseries, playrooms, and wherever else your child rooms. Plus, our low-pile rugs limit the collection of pet hair and dust, so everyone in the family can breathe easy.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Life with kids can get messy, so your neutral nursery rug should be durable and easy to clean. Washable rugs are excellent for nurseries since they can be easily thrown in the wash to make them look as good as new. All of Tumble’s rugs are machine washable, and our low-pile rugs are spillproof, so you can wipe away messes in a snap.
Conclusion
Neutral nursery rugs are a functional and stylish addition to any home. Shop Tumble’s kid and nursery rugs collection to find the one that speaks to you.
