Cheap Baby Nursery Decor Ideas

Decorating the baby room of your dreams?  If so, the bill for your baby's new nursery room could look something like this:

Dresser        = $400

Crib             = $700

Painter        = $300

Accessories  = $500

Flooring       = $200

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Total          = $2,100

Don't have $2,100 plus to spare?  That's ok, you can do this, for a lot less. 

Shopping on a frugal budget takes some time, but with creativity and initiative you can get some incredible savings on your baby nursery decor!

Decorating For Baby on a Frugal Budget 

Baby room decor can end up costing a lot of money if you go straight to the stores and buy everything brand new.  You really can have a beautiful room for baby without breaking the bank.

New parents will find that one of their biggest expenses will be the baby's room.

Stocking the nursery should be fun, not frustrating, so start with a plan to make the most of your money. The mom on a budget not only has to make every penny count, but she also has to determine when to invest more, and when to invest less.

Accessories can add up

Accessories such as blankets, sheets, lamps, and figurines, can be purchased either new, or used, and still be in your budget. If buying used items is a better option for you, then check out your local yard sales, and thrift stores.

As you probably know, eBay is a great place to find some deals on everything and anything, including baby room decor.  Check eBay first before spending any money. Oftentimes, people buy items brand new and then do not use them and sell them for cheap. If you can’t find what you need on eBay, then places like the Dollar Tree oftentimes have great finds for the basics that you’ll need.

Painting is cheaper and quicker than wall papering

Many people prefer paint over wallpaper because it is cheaper, quicker and less mess (usually). 

There are so many options for decorating the walls of the nursery, and the possibilities are endless. Wall papering the entire wall is much more expensive and time consuming than painting. It’s an option but consider the expense, unless of course you can find a great deal on wallpaper and don't mind spending the extra time.

A less expensive alternative would be to choose a room border instead. The border comes already decorated, and is self adhesive. Your local discount stores, like Target and Walmart, carry a large selection of borders.

Also, you'll need to think about what you need for flooring in the room.  The floors in your nursery have the potential of being a large expense. Laying carpet is great, but may not fit in the frugal budget. Area rugs offer a great alternative to carpeting for the tight budget. Target and other discount stores carry area rugs for children's rooms.

Your Dream Room Is Possible

You and baby deserve the perfect nursery and it isn't impossible when you take the extra time to look for the best deals and shop smart. The frugal shopper generally can't afford to purchase everything new, but that does not have to limit their ability to create an adorable room. Investing a little time and patience while shopping for your items will pay off in the end. The budget shopper chooses their products carefully, making sure that their investment is wise.

So you see, the nursery you create on a budget can be the nursery of your dreams!