India, Feb. 17 -- When Parineeti Chopra shared a glimpse of her son Neer's room in her recent YouTube video, two lines stayed with me. "A room that felt like a sanctuary". And "A room that gave us Buddha energy." Parineeti's choice of words say everything about how modern parenting spaces are shifting. Alongside her husband Raghav Chadha, she has created a nursery that feels calm, intentional and deeply comforting.

Gone are the loud cartoon walls and overstimulating colour palettes. Parents are instead leaning towards softer tones, natural textures and spaces that soothe both baby and adult. It is less about theme and more about atmosphere. I replayed the video several times, pausing at textures and subtle styling cues. The best part is ...