Ever since you started dreaming about having a baby, you have been dreaming about creating the perfect nursery for your little bundle of joy. Unfortunately, your budget is rather tight, as many expectant parents’ budgets are. Don’t give up on your sweet nursery dreams. Roll up your sleeves and get creative, and you’ll have a nursery that looks great without breaking the bank.
Choose furniture wisely. It’s expensive. You don’t have to buy a matching set that costs a fortune. Consider a convertible crib that turns into a toddler or full sized bed. For storage, you may be able to forego a dresser if you use closet space wisely. Another idea is to get a bookcase and use some cute fabric storage bins on the shelves. For my sons’ clothes, we have two hanging sweater organizers. Folded baby and toddler clothes can stack neatly on the shelves.
Wall art is all the rage for nurseries, but custom mural work is expensive and decals are not for everyone. You don’t need to settle for plain paint, though. Painter’s tape and some careful measuring can help you create stripes in whatever size and color you desire. As an added bonus, stripes are both fun and classic so your child will probably enjoy them for quite a while. Also, you can get many affordable and unique posters and prints online at websites like Etsy. If you choose prints that will fit in a standard sized picture frame, you should be able to pick up some frames locally at places like Kohls or TJ Maxx for a decent price.
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