Guest Picks: Make Your Nursery a Hoot With Owl Fabric
Set your little one's imagination aflight with pillows, sheets or upholstery bedecked in winged woodland creatures
Owls are still a hot accessory in the design world, and their graphic eyes and shape, as well as their reputation as the wise souls of the forest, make them a perfect design element or inspiration for a nursery. If you are considering a woodland theme for your little one's bedroom, check out these owl fabrics (some modern, some traditional) as a jumping-off point for your scheme. You'll be surprised at how versatile they can be! — Lane from Urban Orchard Interiors
Critter Community Owls Retro Fabric
The dark chocolate background adds a richness to this fabric that makes it more versatile for traditional or contemporary nurseries. I would use it as an accent against kelly green walls or bedding.
Retro Owls Fabric
I would love to use this fabric on a pillow for a neutral rocker or on the bumper in a crib. A bonus is that it's gender neutral.
Multi Owls Fabric, White Background
I like that this fabric has owls that are a bit more whimsical. They are retro but not done in a serious way, which opens up so many more decor possibilities. This gender-neutral design would go great with some midcentury pieces.
Owls Fabric, Mint
I love these stylized owls for a more sophisticated nursery. I would use them on curtains or a floor-length crib skirt for high impact. Pair them with brass fixtures, creamy whites and emerald green for a beautiful contemporary look.
Owls Fabric
These pink and brown owls looking over their shoulders would be a wonderful color palette for a baby girl's room. The pink is bold and would transition well as she gets older. The brown grounds the pattern nicely, and this fabric would look beautiful with a midcentury brass pendant. I would upholster a comfy rocker with it or use it as curtains.
Etched Aviary Fabric, Jet
It took me a second look to see the wise owls in this classic toile by DwellStudio. I think it would be gorgeous in any room, but would definitely make a nursery a place where grown-ups would like to hang out.
The black and white palette means you can use any accent colors you want. I would pair this with a bold green, deep yellow or even hot pink for strong contrast. A contrasting pattern of polka dots or stripes would make the toile really stand out.
The black and white palette means you can use any accent colors you want. I would pair this with a bold green, deep yellow or even hot pink for strong contrast. A contrasting pattern of polka dots or stripes would make the toile really stand out.
Wiseguy Black Woven Owl Upholstery Fabric
I love the unexpected palette and use of black as a background color in this fabric. Paired with dark wood tones, dark walls, and creams and blues, this fabric would make a dramatic and cozy statement for a little boy or girl.
Hippie Owl Fabric
These whimsical owls remind me of the fashionable tunics of the late '60s and early '70s. This fabric would be a great jumping-off point for a design scheme because there are so many vibrant colors to choose from.
Michael Miller Forest Life Flannel, Watermelon
This bright, feminine colorway would be the perfect jumping-off point for a baby girl's room. I love that there are so many pretty pastels all grounded by a dark chocolate brown. It would be adorable for a woodland theme.
Urban Zoologie Owls Fabric, Ivory
I would use this adorable print for a little boy's room with navy as the neutral. An upholstered rocker in navy with a pillow or curtains in this fabric would be a fun, sweet theme. Add pops of green or yellow with white painted walls and a white crib.
Owl Opal's House Fabric, Pink
This unique fabric combines a whimsical owl with a traditional toile and a very bright, vibrant palette. I would use this with off-white neutrals and soft pinks (and maybe a soft yellow ticking stripe) to keep the colors from being overwhelming. Warm golden wood tones would be a nice accent too.
Critter Community Blocks Bermuda Fabric
This fabric invites all the creatures of the forest to the party! The owls, raccoons, deer, and other animals and insects set the tone for a lively baby girl's nursery. I love the stylized trees in some of the blocks and might use them as inspiration for a woodland mural on one wall. The simple shapes and colors would make it a doable DIY project.
Suburban Chloris Rose Fabric
This red and ivory botanical fabric would be perfect for a sophisticated traditional nursery. I would pair it with fresh whites, off-whites, red ticking stripes and rustic wood tones for a contemporary country feel.
Bali Batiks Owls Green Fabric
This batik-dyed fabric would be a beautiful jumping-off point for a woodland theme. The rich olive greens would pair beautifully with off-whites and walnut browns. A golden mustard yellow would provide a warm accent color.
Woodland Tails Owl Green Fabric
These owls, squirrels and raccoons would make adorable curtains in a little girl's room. The bright blues and greens would make a sweet and soothing palette.
Bela Hoo Owl Navy on Cream Craft Panel
This hand-screen-printed owl would be the perfect center of a pillow sitting in the rocker of a nursery. The vibrant royal blue is a perfect companion to so many colors: red, mustard yellow, lime green — there are so many possibilities!
Far Far Away III Clothesline Green & Orange Fabric
This mischievous owl is a little different from the owls I usually find. I like this fabric because the clotheslines add a geometric quality to a really organic-looking pattern. The colors could work for a boy or girl too. I would pair it with walnut browns and off-whites for a warm and gentle-feeling nursery.
Monaluna Modern Home Time Flies Fabric
These fresh and bright owls and clocks would be a happy accent in a boy's or girl's nursery. The shapes of the clocks and rows of images give the fabric a geometric quality for a contemporary and graphic look.
Owl Batik Woodland Fabric
These large batik owls would be a dark and cozy addition to a special nursery. I would reserve them as an accent, as a large installation might be a bit too spooky.
Della Flannel Little Owls Sun Fabric
I love these round staring owls that would make a fun color inspiration for a boy's or girl's nursery. I would use the orange or yellow for an accent wall color and accessorize with green and off-white.
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