The year 2022 was off to a great start, with January seeing publications across the world announce Rihanna’s pregnancy. The hit singer, fashion icon, and makeup mogul ‘announced’ her pregnancy in the most casual way—by stepping out for a romantic walk with her beau, A$AP Rocky, in New York City. Rihanna wore an open pink puffer jacket that exposed a baby bump, and estimations indicate that her baby is due this Spring. After oohing and aahing over her fashion-forward pregnancy style, fans are now wondering what her nursery will look like. Rihanna recently bought a $13.8 million mansion with a nursery room that is the talk of the town. The nursery reveals just a few trends that may just become the talk of the town for baby nurseries in 2022/2023.

Welcome to the Wild World of Nature

Jungle things are a current trending topic in nursery design, with moms and dads attracted by themes such as jungle plant imagery, solid wood and rattan furniture pieces, and macrame details. Rihanna’s current Beverly Hills nursery has all these things—including impressive jungle leaf wallpaper that spans the entirety of the room. The nursery is also rich in wood and teak furniture. Solid wood flooring is married to a large faux fur rug, wicker chairs, and coffee tables, knitted woolen blankets, and an abundance of stuffed and sculpted jungle and safari animals such as monkeys, elephants, and an extra-large giraffe.

Gender-Neutral Vibes

Life and Style reports that Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are in the process of adding new design touches to their nursery and that their nursery will be neither boy- nor girl-themed but rather, gender-neutral in its inspiration. To create such a space, ditch traditional baby pink and baby blue items and embrace colors like sage green, wood, gray, and cream or beige. These tones actually fit very well with nature-focused, sustainable furniture, which is made in materials like recycled or reclaimed wood and fast-growing materials like bamboo. To keep it fun and childlike, jazz up the interiors with items like blankets and bedding featuring animals or elements of nature like the sun and stars. Bring in a few decorative elements like bunting, macrame wall hangings, colorful pompoms, and illustrations of jungle animals or flowers. 

The Latest Baby Tech

It is no wonder that sources report that Rihanna is also keen on obtaining cutting-edge baby tech devices to keep her little one safe. As a busy woman who is constantly on the go, it is logical that she should embrace technology that saves time while keeping a baby safe and comfortable. Just a few devices to watch out for include smart socks (which measure a baby’s heart rate and breathing rate), baby monitors (go for one that streams 1080p video day and night), and night lights (which should also function as white noise machines and sleep trainers).

It’s an exciting time for Rihanna fans, as they await the arrival of her little bundle of joy. Her new home displays a nursery that is already making waves in nursery design, thanks to its jungle-themed, gender-neutral feel. It’s the kind of design that can be enjoyed for many years beyond babyhood, owing to its calming yet friendly ambience and to the homage it pays to the Great Outdoors.