The Teddy Bear Nursery Trend Is Having a Moment—Here's How to Get the Look

Few things bring back childhood memories quite like a teddy bear, which is why we’re seeing it pop up so often in nursery themes. Similar to the woodland theme that Babylist parents told us was their top choice last year, the simple and nostalgic motifs of teddy bears and little forest critters feel uniquely like babyhood. And while a bear-themed nursery isn’t exactly new, it has a classical feel that makes it a mainstay for all things baby. While it can seem like a one-trick pony, there’s more than a single way to make teddy bears your own. 

We’ve scrolled through dozens of bear-themed nurseries and picked out a variety of options to inspire your space. You can pick one of these themes to recreate or take a few and come up with your own version of a bear-themed nursery.

Americana Bear

Part nostalgia, part polished country club, the Americana bear theme leans more Ralph Lauren than it does rustic woodland. The palate is full of deep navy blues and rich forest green colors with hints tans and brown. When it comes to the furniture, natural wood really ties everything together. While the theme can feel mature, the sprinkles of teddy bears add the baby charm that every nursery needs.

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Classic Bear

Sweet and cuddly, a classic bear nursery leans into all the familiar teddy bear motifs that you’d expect in a child’s room. The timeless look can lean in a dozen different directions to fit your personal style: modern, minimalist, colorful—you name it. But the foundation of a classic bear nursery is playful and covered in little bears.

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Vintage Bear

Vintage-inspired nurseries have been trending for a few years, so it’s no surprise that vintage bear themes are popping up more. With a storybook kind of whimsy, vintage bear themes have an antique feel that’s cozy, inviting and heirloom-like. The colors are muted and the decor appears more collected and acquired over time than modern and repeatable. 

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Character Bear

Some of childhood’s most treasured characters just so happen to be bears, like Winnie the Pooh, Little Bear and Paddington, which make them perfect for a nursery. And the nice thing about going this route is the decor is just about endless and you can choose how far you want to lean into the theme. You can deck out your space to resemble the Hundred Acre Woods or just throw a few meaningful sprinkles of Pooh and his friends; it’s totally up to you.

Woodland Bear

It wouldn’t be a complete list of bear nursery themes without a mention of woodland bears. Rustic and outdoorsy, this nature-inspired theme is warm and earthy with a palate of blues, greens, browns and deep reds.