The best rainbow nursery decor

rainbow nursery decor

by Samantha Ball |
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Choosing a nursery decor theme for your baby's nursery feels incredibly special, but for many reasons, you might want to choose rainbow nursery decor. With so many wonderful nursery styles to choose from, you might just like the look of a rainbow-style nursery, or you might prefer the theme for a special reason.

Having rainbow nursery decor could be more sentimental if you're expecting your rainbow baby, and you might want to celebrate that. There are so many wonderful rainbow decorations available too.

Best at a glance rainbow nursery decor 2024:

  • Best rainbow nursery decor prints: You are My Sunshine Set of 3 Unframed Prints, £14.99

  • Best rainbow nursery decor pastel wall decals: Watercolor Rainbow Wall Decals: £30.58

  • Best rainbow nursery decor tapestry hanging: Rainbow Tapestry Clouds Hanging Decoration: £8.49

  • Best rainbow nursery decor clock: Modern Rainbow Personalised Name Bedroom Clock: £23.60

Whether you're wanting to fill your babies nursery with colourful rainbows or just add a few, Mother&Baby have round up the best rainbow nursery decor. From wall decals to hanging and even cot bed sheets.

Best rainbow nursery decor prints

You are My Sunshine Set of 3 Unframed Prints
Price: $16.49

The You are My Sunshine Set of 3 Unframed Prints arrive ready to frame with a satin finish. They will look lovely framed above your baby's cot or changing table. One print features a rainbow, along with a sun and a 'you are my sunshine' quote.

One review said: "Great size, a lot of nursery prints are really small so being able to select specific sizes was a lot better than most"

Pros

  • Available in two sizes
  • Satin finish

Cons

  • Prints come unframed
Sizes:A4 or A3
  • 3 x prints
  • Satin finish

Best rainbow nursery decor pastel wall decals

These beautiful Watercolour Rainbow Wall Decals come in a pack of ten and are incredibly easy to apply to the wall. They are printed right to the edge so that there is no border around the rainbow too! They're also really easy to reposition.

One review said: "Love it! So easy to stick on and take off if you want to change the spot of the sticker."

Pros

  • Easy stick and peel application
  • Can be easily removed or repositioned
  • No white or clear borders around the rainbows

Cons

  • Might need more than one pack for a wall
Size:15.24 x 21.59cm
  • Peel and stick application
  • Pack of 10

Best rainbow nursery decor clock

With the option to personalise this clock with a name of your choice, it makes a sweet addition to any nursery. It's a stylish design with a rainbow feature. The black clock hands are easy to see over the white clock face too.

One review said: "Great customer seller contact from start to finish. The product arrived well-packaged and looks stunning!! Daughter is very happy to add this personalised clock to her room, mum even happier as it doesn’t ‘tick’ (noise that is, it fully works!) bonus that the battery is included too! "

Pros

  • Personalised with any name
  • Comes with standard battery

Cons

  • Will only have benefits to parents as nursery decor
Size:24 x 4cm
  • Personalised with a name
  • Requires one double A battery

Best rainbow nursery decor plaque

This How Wonderful Life Is Rainbow Decor is a sweet decorative flag that can hold quite a lot of sentiment. It's handmade making it feel even more personal. It comes with a jute twine attachment to hang up.

One review said: "The plague came on time and my daughter-in-law is going to love it. I think it's really good quality."

Pros

  • Handmade
  • Neutral design

Cons

  • Can't be personalised with any names
Size:13 x 18cm
  • Handmade
  • Jute twine hanging rope

Best rainbow nursery decor stacking arch

The Personalised Wooden Stacking Rainbow comes in five different colourways and can be completely personalised with the writing of your choice. It makes a lovely keepsake and nursery decoration.

One review said: "I bought the “brights” colour and it looks just like the sample photo. Great quality and looks handmade. The text was exactly what I asked for. It’s beautiful!"

Pros

  • Keepsake decor
  • Personalised

Cons

  • Colour choices might not be to everyone's taste
Size:20 x 10cm
  • Four stacking arch's
  • Personalised with names and dates

Best rainbow nursery decor neutral decals

Available in a pack of 20 and multiple different colourways, these Rainbow Decals look lovely as a more boho-style rainbow effect. They can be positioned however you like on a wall and don't have to follow any particular pattern.

One review said: "I bought the rainbows for the nursery. The colours are beautiful and exactly what we wanted. I was worried because we have very textured walls. They are a little more work to rub down but they still look perfect."

Pros

  • 20 in a pack
  • Multiple colour options
  • Easy to apply

Cons

  • Delivery is expensive
Size:11.43 x 15.24cm
  • Peel and stick application
  • Pack of 20
  • 8 different colour combination choices

Best rainbow nursery decor rug

The XMwike Luminous Area Rug Glow in The Dark rug comes in plenty of different sizes so that you can choose a size that suits the nursery space perfectly. It's a rainbow design with a star pattern, with the stars glowing in the dark. It's also very soft, which makes it a cosy nursery purchase.

One review said: "Perfect for our girls small room, she loves it. It glows as shown in the dark, as described. Happy with our purchase."

Pros

  • Multiple sizing options available
  • Super soft rug
  • Easy to maintain

Cons

  • Some mentioned the glow wasn't that good
Size:120 to 300 x 60 to 200cm

Best rainbow nursery decor basket

Best rainbow nursery decor OrganiHaus Rainbow Blanket Basket
Price: $19.99

Perfect for storing all your nursery essentials or even toys, this OrganiHaus Rainbow Blanket Basket is versatile and looks colourful too! It's made from natural cotton and is durable.

One review said: "This is a lovely basket. It's made extremely well. It can be used for all sorts of stuff. It could be used for kid's toys or storage in cubbies for home items, clothing, and/or accessories, in closets, or in pantries; keep a couple of blankets rolled together in the living room together on display."

Pros

  • Versatile and durable
  • Convenient carry handles

Cons

  • Might need to purchase a few
  • Only 6 left in stock
Sizes:28 x 34 x 24cm
  • Natural cotton
  • Multiuse and versatile
  • Carefully handmade

Best rainbow nursery decor letter light

Ideal to use as a cute little nursery light, this Rainbow Light Up Letters can stand up or be hung on the wall. It has 16 different colour changes which can be changed through a remote control. You can either spell out your little one's name with these light-up letters, or just get their initial.

One review said: "Bought this light-up letter for my 9-year-old daughter. She loves it - it has a little remote control so she can change the light colours and flashing sequence from the comfort of her own bed. Happy girl!"

Pros

  • Can be hung on the wall
  • Comes with a remote to control the light

Cons

  • Batteries not included
Size:22.5 x 20.5cm
  • Hanging holes
  • 16 x colour changes

Best rainbow nursery decor cot sheets

This Pack of 2 Rainbow Hearts Fitted Sheets is perfect for your baby's cot when they start sleeping in it. One sheet is patterned with rainbow hearts and the other is with rainbow stripes, but both are super soft and gentle for baby to sleep on.

One review said: "These are gorgeous and feel so soft. My daughter is so happy with them."

Pros

  • Pack of two
  • Soft and comfy to sleep on

Cons

  • Matching bedding set not included
Size:70 x 140 x 15cm
  • Made from recycled polycotton
  • 2 x fitted sheets in 2 different prints
  • Machine washable
  • 144 thread count
  • Coordinating bedding available

Best rainbow nursery decor tapestry hanging

This Rainbow Tapestry Clouds Hanging Decoration makes a beautiful wall hanging in your little one's nursery. It features a soft macramé rainbow, with two fluffy clouds, a hanging rope and adjustable hanging pom poms.

One review said: "Bought two of these in the end! Stunning and really well-made! Great price too! Highly recommended"

Pros

  • Adjustable pom poms
  • Soft macramé rainbow

Cons

  • Not suitable as a cot mobile
Size:50 x 26cm
  • Adjustable pom poms
  • Macramé cotton rainbow

Best rainbow nursery decor garland

A unique way of adding some rainbow colouring into a nursery, the MOSSUO Pastel Rainbow Tassel Garland will look incredibly sweet hanging from some bookshelves or even on some blank space on the wall. It has 12 pastel rainbow tassels and adds a (colourful), whimsical boho style.

One review said: "Great on a little bookshelf to add a pop of colour in the room"

Pros

  • Can be hung on a wall or off a bookself
  • Boho-style

Cons

  • Shouldn't be hung within reach of children
Size:114 x 13.97cm
  • 12 x tassels

Best rainbow nursery decor wall hanging

The Rainbow Wall Hanging Decoration looks lovely hooked onto some shelves or on the wall. It's made of high-quality cotton that's durable. The macramé rainbow has frills at the bottom for a cloud effect.

One review said: "This rainbow is beautifully put together, the stitching is top quality. Really pleased with this item."

Pros

  • Durable
  • Stylish design

Cons

  • Some mentioned it seemed small
Size:27 x 28cm
  • Durable natural cotton
  • 7 rows

Best rainbow nursery decor shelf hooks

This would be incredibly cute hung up in a nursery. Perfect for hanging baby towels on or wall-hanging accessories, this Rainbow-Shaped Hanging Rack is a rattan design with four hanging hooks. It also has two metal hooks on the back to make it easier to secure to the wall.

One review said: "This is beautiful! Waited for it to come back in stock and was not disappointed! Perfect little hooks, very on trend with the rainbow bamboo! A beautiful addition to my home."

Pros

  • Four hanging hooks
  • Subtle rainbow design

Cons

  • Some mentioned the colours didn't seem as noticeable
Size:20 x 30cm
  • 4 x hanging hooks
  • 2 x metal wall hooks

Why choose a rainbow nursery theme?

There are a lot of different rainbow decorations available, with some being more vibrant and others neutral. Rainbows can fit in with a lot of home decor styles too. However, if you're expecting your rainbow baby you might want to celebrate them with a fitting nursery theme.

Do I need to finish the nursery before baby arrives?

A lot of parents choose to have the nursery finished before baby arrives so that they can just enjoy the baby bubble, rather than having to finish decorating. Some parents enjoy having it completed so they can sit in there when baby arrives and so they have a place for all the baby items.

As your baby will be in the same room as you for the first six months, it doesn't matter if you don't get it finished before then.

Samantha Ball is a Product & Lifestyle Writer for Mother&Baby and freelanced for the website for two years before joining the team full time. She's a mum of two and loves browsing for the best products and cute outfits.

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