1. Start With a Color Palette

Pick your color palette first. You may want to start by finding bedding or accessories you like, and then matching other elements of the room to those. Consider a monochromatic palette for identical twins, or mix and match for fraternal twins! When in doubt, neutral colors provide a versatile and cohesive foundation.

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2. Match Your Cribs

Choose cribs with neutral or wood tones, and then accessorize them differently for added interest. Investing in convertible cribs will allow you to continue to use them as your little one grows. Check out our guide to choose the best cribs for your duo.

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3. Try an Accent Wall

Add an accent wall in a complimentary design or color. If you don’t want it to be permanent, wall decals are a removable option. Try placing it behind your cribs to make the space pop.

4. Tie it Together With a Rug

Your twins will spend time on the floor playing and crawling, so you want to make sure the fabric is soft but sturdy enough to resist wear and tear. One that is stain resistant is always a good choice.

5. Personalize For Each Twin

When you have two of everything, monogram smaller items to personalize for each baby and help you remember whose is whose. Monogrammed baby blankets will turn into special keepsakes to look back on when they are older.

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6. Use Two-Piece Wall Art

Another twin nursery idea is to make pairs a theme. Use the rule of two when it comes to wall art (and other items). These prints featuring Winnie the Pooh are daily reminders that two is better than one.

7. Mirror, Mirror

Of all the twin nursery ideas, adding a mirror is a must. A nursery with two cribs might feel a little cramped, but using a mirror will help reflect light and make the space seem larger.

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8. Pick Furniture for the Future

Pick a dresser with a changing topper. It will provide extra storage, and it's a piece of furniture that can easily transition when your twins get older.

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9. Go GREENGUARD

You want to make sure that every piece you have doesn’t emit harmful chemicals. Check that your pieces are GREENGUARD Gold Certified, meaning that they have been rigorously tested for thousands of harsh chemicals and meet low emission standards.

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10. Double Your Storage

Double the babies means double the storage. Keep closet shelves and deep drawers organized with roomy storage bins that can hold diapers, cloths, swaddles and other essentials. Use different bin colors or styles to separate items that aren’t shared between babies.

11. Play with Texture

Color isn’t the only way to dress up nursery walls! Paper mache wall flowers, sequined garlands cloth tapestries and rugs are great textural elements to liven up the room and add personality.

12. Use Safe Window Treatments

When it comes to window treatments for kids and babies, safety always comes first. Make sure that whatever you decide on, no cords or fabric can dangle on the floor and pose a safety hazard. Use cordless blackout shades for a safe, easy and effective way to dress your windows. Babies don’t need blackout shades to sleep, but they can be helpful if your baby struggles to sleep. 

13. Invest in a Comfy Chair

Invest in a large, comfortable chair since you will spend long periods of time holding and feeding your twins. Not sure if a recliner, glider or rocker is right for you? Find your perfect chair using our guide. 

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14. Create a Reading Corner

Create a reading corner by placing a side table or nightstand with shelves to go next to your comfy chair. The Catalina Nightstand is perfect if you want to house your twins’ bedtime stories, but don’t have room for a full-sized bookshelf.

15. Install Floating Lights

You want to minimize the risk of babies knocking anything over when they learn to crawl. Keep lights off the ground by choosing a flush mount or a safely secured pendant light.

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16. Sleepy Sounds

Two restless babies can make for equally restless parents. Soothe both of your twins to sleep using a sound machine. Some sound machines have multiple functions and can be a time-to-rise indicator and night light.

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17. Get Smart 

Speaking of restless babies, you may want to use multiple baby monitors with twins. Baby monitors show a live feed of the room and allow for two-way audio. The Nanit monitor features a 24/7 camera feed that has night vision, tracks sleep and sends smart notifications.

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18. Play in Pairs

Facilitate play between your twins by picking play mats and activity gyms with extra space. Your twins can lay side-by-side and share the fun, and you won’t have to buy two of everything!

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19. Start Learning Early

Toys are always a good way to functionally decorate your twin nursery. Diversify your toy selection with wooden blocks or shape sorters that also further your twins’ development.

20. Lions, Tigers and Bears — Oh My!

A list of twin nursery ideas isn’t complete without plush toys! Instead of two teddy bears, get each twin their own unique, furry friend. You can build your babies’ very own animal kingdom!