What Crib Sheets Will Match a Baby Crib in Cherry?

Pink and Blue

• Choose pink or blue crib sheets for a traditional nursery set. Soft, light versions of these colors -- often called "baby pink" or "baby blue" -- go very well with the dark slats of a cherry crib, while giving the nursery a distinctive boy or girl look. Move beyond the pastel variations and try a darker shade or different hue altogether. A dark teal would make a great combination with cherry. Fuchsia, a bolder shade of pink, also contrasts well with cherrywood.

Other Pastels

• Most pastel colors go well with a darker-colored crib. Branch out to other colors, such as lilac, light yellow or spring green. Consider a sheet set the color of orange sherbet; it would contrast well with your crib and enhance the dark color of the wood. Sage green would be a great gender-neutral choice, and a light turquoise would be striking in a little girl's nursery.

Patterns

• A striped sheet set would be suitable for a cherry crib in any of the colors that have been mentioned. Try wide stripes in a dark color for a bold look or pinstripes in a pastel for a more subdued effect. Also consider sheets that have large blocks of color on them, similar to a quilt pattern. In addition, your favorite animal, character or story can come to life on your baby's sheet set. The dark color of the crib offsets this type of pattern well.

Neutrals

• White is the ultimate gender-neutral color and, paired with a cherry crib, would make a modern and attractive addition to your nursery. White crib sheets would provide excellent contrast and would be visually appealing to your baby and the rest of your family. To create a soft yet complementary feel, choose a crib sheet set that is a shade or two lighter than the dark brown of the wood.