Simple Bunny Nursery Decor for a Storybook Feel

I may already have a slight bias toward bunnies…but aren’t they just perfect for a nursery?

They’re so cute, cuddly, and innocent. Even their little cotton tail behinds are adorable! Plus, they pair well with garden or woodland elements, which makes for a lovely nursery theme. And Beatrix Potter is always a classic if you want to incorporate some traditional watercolor charm.

In this post, I’ll share some of my favorite bunny nursery decor ideas to help give your baby’s room a storybook feel.

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1. Choose Soft Garden-Inspired Colors

First, define a color palette. In my opinion, a bunny nursery theme works best with soft, garden-inspired colors.

This usually means using green as a base — I love sage green, but olive or eucalyptus work well too.

Optionally, you can add a secondary accent color for a pop of contrast. Dusty rose or dusty blue would be cute for a more traditional girl/boy aesthetic, but I chose lavender since I love the shade and it feels a bit more gender-neutral. I supported my sage green and lavender palette with white and gold accents as well.

Peach would also be a lovely secondary option, along with other pastels like buttery yellow. To create a storybook feel, choosing colors that appear in nature is key.

For a more monochromatic look, you can rely on supporting tones such as cream, beige, brown, gray, or white. You could also simply layer different shades of green to add dimension.

If you’re not sure where to start, here are a few bunny nursery color palettes for inspiration.

2. Bring Bunnies to Your Walls

Once you have your color palette established, it’s time to bring some bunnies into the nursery!

Although you can use bunny-specific furniture, I prefer to stick with themed colors and whimsical cottagecore-inspired pieces, then add bunny accents through wall decor instead.

Here are a few ideas for bringing bunnies to your walls.

Bunny Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper

Peel-and-stick wallpaper is one of the most effective ways to liven up a nursery, and bunny wallpaper is just precious. 

I’m a huge advocate for using wallpaper with small prints for practical as well as aesthetic reasons (check out my post about how to avoid common mistakes installing peel-and-stick wallpaper!).

I used the adorable Fable Peel and Stick Wallpaper by Rifle Paper Company in the neutral shade Linen to create an accent wall. 

It was a little pricey (I got it on sale), but it was 100% worth it, since the look and quality are outstanding. The bunnies, combined with botanical elements and other woodland creatures, make a statement on their own while also serving as an ideal backdrop for additional wall decor.

Bunny Artwork

Another great way to bring bunnies to your walls is through bunny artwork.

My favorite bunny artwork of all time is the classic “bunny front and bunny butt” set. Seriously, how can an animal be this cute from every angle?

You can also find bunnies in a variety of other poses. They’re so sweet that you really can’t go wrong framing them. I recommend printing them in large sizes for statement artwork.

I got my artwork as a digital download on Etsy, printed it at FedEx, and placed it in gold 16×20 frames. I chose to hang my prints over the crib since the frames are super lightweight, but you can place them anywhere you like, provided you follow recommended safety guidelines.

In addition to statement prints, you can also frame minimalist bunny silhouettes or garden-themed artwork. For my shelves, I added frames with mushrooms and a wheelbarrow (anyone else still have residual fear of Mr. McGregor?) to support the bunny theme without going overboard.

Well….at least not too overboard.

Bunny Gallery Wall

You can also create a bunny gallery wall. I made a small one with just three items, all from Hobby Lobby (their nursery decor section is insane and features lots of bunnies!).

Even though the pieces are a little different, they look intentional when styled together since they’re united by the bunny theme.

Bunnies on Shelves

My last idea for adding bunnies to your walls is to place them on shelves.

Almost any type of bunny works: knit, resin, metallic, ceramic, and more. Feel free to get creative!

I used a mix of knit and gold resin bunnies on my shelves. Whatever bunnies you choose, I recommend including some variation with different sizes and poses, while also repeating similar materials or styles for continuity.

If you want more inspiration for decorating your shelves, check out my nursery shelf decor tutorial.

3. Use Beatrix Potter Accents

The renowned author Beatrix Potter was truly ahead of her time. 

She created beloved children’s stories featuring animals (including the famous Peter Rabbit), and her work, while fictional, was heavily inspired by science and nature. Her classic watercolor illustrations, along with her stories, helped shape the gentle woodland aesthetic that so many bunny-themed nurseries draw from today.

Because her work is so timeless, you really can’t go wrong incorporating Beatrix Potter accents in your nursery.

You can use books, figurines, or framed artwork. 

I added these charming ceramic book statues from my mom to my shelves, along with a framed quote often attributed to Beatrix Potter: “Even the smallest one can change the world.”

4. Incorporate Dried Greenery & Botanical Touches

Since bunnies rely so heavily on vegetation for their diet and habitat, it’s only natural to include some form of plant life in your nursery.

In my nursery, I incorporated dried greenery and flowers for a botanical touch. I hung wall vases filled with dried eucalyptus and lavender, along with another vase holding a few lavender sprigs.

If you’re botanically inclined (I’m not), real houseplants would look beautiful as well. But artificial plants work too! Just try to include some type of greenery, since vegetation naturally supports the bunny theme.

Most importantly, as you add bunnies throughout your nursery, don’t forget to have some fun with decorating. Bunnies are so darling, so try to relax and enjoy the process.

And remember, babies are even cuter than bunnies!

Beyond Bunnies: Decorating Your Nursery

Now that you’ve got the bunnies, what’s next? These posts will help you bring the rest of your nursery decor to life.