Boys will be boys...isn't that how the saying goes? If you're expecting boys you had better get used to hearing that; and you had better get used to blue, blue and more blue! Even though you might be able to get away with aqua, white, light blue and some green for the nursery (providing dad approves!), you'll be needing some all-boy inspiration when the "big boy" room rolls around.

Here are some of our favorite "all boy" color schemes. They would even work if dad wants a macho, boy nursery, too!

Keep things a little softer while still adding a masculine touch. Throw in some unique industrial elements (think dresser hardware and light fixtures) to really amp this up. 

Go bold!! Yellow is huge right now, and a touch of it here and there really pops off dark blues.  

Sticking with more traditional boy colors, the orange really brightens up the blues and adds an unexpected pop of color.  

This just may be our personal favorite! We love the soft browns, deep blues as well as the lighter touches. Think rustic metal accessories and you have yourself a room that will grow with your boys for a loooong time! 

Okay, so we just can't give up the teals and aquas...can you blame us? Cool grey walls would be a great way to pop the different shades of blue.

What do you think? How are you decorating your "boy" rooms?

- The Girls at Itty Bitty Bella

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*All images courtesy of Design Seeds

Remember when we posted our favorite neutral color schemes for the nursery? Well, if you're planning to go all-girl we pulled together a great list for you. And if you're just wanting a splash of girl here and there, these are great jumping off points!

Punch up the pinks with bold fuchsias and cool turquoise.

Dream of the beach as you rock for your 5th hour straight in the rocking chair. This cool and calm color scheme is one you won't tire of quickly. 

When you think lavender bedroom you might be scared into thinking back to great grandma Joane's house...but by deepening the hues and adding a pop of green you'll definitely be decorating for the 21st century. You could even use the purples as accent colors and base the room around the neutral beige. 

If you're not quite ready to let your inner design diva out, this is a great neutral color scheme that still packs punch. It's definitely a color scheme that can grow with your sweet baby girl into her "big girl" room. 

These rich colors are definitely stepping outside the box when it comes to the nursery. Your baby girl will have no problem getting cozy in a room full of deep, rich purples and pinks. The pop of green sure does brighten things up!

Take the traditional route and go all pink. Even though you're sticking with tradition, the pinks shown above lean a little bit towards the unexpected with their hints of purple and grey.

So, what's your nursery color scheme? Is it out of the norm or totally traditional?

- The Girls at Itty Bitty Bella

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It seems like more and more couples are choosing to save the big reveal for the big D-Day (delivery day, that is!) and thus stuck with the challenge of creating the perfect neutral nursery that's not too boy, not too girl, but not too plain either. They have their work cut out, that's for sure!

To help the many couples that are registered with us in this predicament, and the many more that are ready this, here's the one site you need to know for selecting a color scheme: Design Seeds

Design Seeds is pages, and pages, and pages of color schemes that will inspire you...or  maybe overwhelm you...but either way you won't ever be able to complain that you can't come up with great color schemes. Your only problem will be narrowing it down to just one!

Here are our favorite gender neutral color schemes we've come across so far (hey, there's 200+ pages to scroll through!).

All images courtesy of Design Seeds

When you walk into an empty room to begin decorating the large, empty walls always seem daunting. While canvas artwork, wood letters and family photos are all great options here's some of our favorite "out of the box" wall decor suggestions. (Bonus: Some can tackle on your own!)

 Clockwise from top left: Always Swell, Velvet & Linen, Blissfully Smitten)

Our Favorite Wall Decor Projects

• Velvet & Linen- Create a wall gallery using children's artwork
• Danielle Oakey Interiors- paint bold stripes with chalkboard paint. The paint finish doubles as an artistic surface for your little ones.
• Always Swell- Frame shells from your baby's first beach trip, baby clothes or other mementos to display in the room. 
• Blissfully Smitten- Fabric Hoops to display above a bed or changing table. If you have vintage linens in the family this would be a great place to put them to use!
• Ohdeedoh- Display your family tree using wall decals (or paint) and frames hung in the branches.