Hello, friends!
I really wish I had this blog a year ago when I was preparing for and decorating Jade’s room. I had SO much fun creating personal touches to add to her room decor. Did you know that babies are expensive? Did you just laugh out loud? If so, you must be a parent!Β But still, weΒ didn’t have a lot to spend to get her room ready for her. Even though her room has been done for quite awhile, I thought I’d share my 2 cents about nursery decor, on a budget! But first, here’s a few pictures of what her room looks like.
I really wanted a peach and mint room. I decided to paint the walls peach, with accents of mint and gray throughout the room.
I just couldn’t cut that little peanut out of the picture! She counts as decor too, right?
The adorable tree picture above this shelf was a gift from the hostesses at my baby shower. All the guests used their thumbprint and signed their name as the tree leaves! I love how it turned out.
My favorite part of the room, the dresser! I’ll go into more detail on that in a minute.
This teething rail guard on the crib is amazing. Not that she’s using it yet, but is it weird that I’m actually excited for her to? Mainly because I made it and for cheap! It’s just fleece cut and tied on. I used this tutorial at Jane Marie Photography. Incredibly easy! I saw a cute rail guard that matched my bedding that I wanted to get, but for $30! No thank you, I’ll make my ownΒ for $5 instead. I still need to make ones for the crib sides, but I’ll cross that bridge when we get there. I fear that will be way. too. soon.
Ok, so the dresser. Isn’t it pretty?
Β I had seen so many cute colored dressers on Pinterest, and I had to have one. I got onto Craigslist and found an old sturdy wooden dresser for $50. I brought it home and got to work! Since I was pregnant and reallyΒ didn’t feel like putting any time or energy into sanding, I found this amazing primer. No sanding required!
It’s called Zinsser Cover Stain Primer, and I found it at Home Depot. Β If you were being lazyΒ like me, seriously use this primer. Just be careful, it’s oil based so it’s messy. Use a brush you can throw away, there’s no point in trying to save it! I think it was $8 for the quart. Well worth it!
I decided to keep the old looking handles, as I thought it gave the dresser character. This minty dresser probably cost me about $65 total (with paint and primer), which is FAR less than some I’ve seen for a few hundred! And because it was old, it’s super well made with sturdy wood, which I wanted since it also doubles as our changing station.
Finding cute wall art can sometimes get expensive. So, why not take advantage of free printables on Pinterest?
Β I found a couple sayings, a couple Bible verses, and some butterflies that I printedΒ on card stock. Then, I went to one of my favorite places, Goodwill, and found these 7 frames. I spray painted them all white and, voila! Wall art that cost a total of about $18. The spoon on the bottom was a gift, and it has Jade’s name and birth date.
Jade’s mobile is a little different than most mobiles. We didn’t really have a “theme” or “animal” per say for her decor, soΒ we decided to haveΒ a fewΒ butterflies around the room.
Β This was actually a wind chime that I found on clearance at TJ Maxx, for only $7.99. Score! Β It had bells hanging on the butterflies,Β butΒ I took them off. It was originally a copper color, so I painted the chains and ring silver, and Β the butterflies mint. We used a sturdy hook in the ceiling to hang it from.
Jade loves to touch the butterflies when we’re getting ready for naps. Who says a mobile needs to play music and wind up/rotate? As long as it’s visually interesting, it still gives the baby something to look at!
I love this wall art hanging above her crib because it’s so simple. Can you guess where the frame is from? Yep, Goodwill! This frame has gotten a ton of use – we used it in our maternity pictures, and I use it to take Jade’s monthly growth pictures as well! I just spray painted it white.
I had also found a pack of three new canvases at Goodwill for $3, so I used one and found this gray chevron fabric to cover it with. I then cut a “J” out of cardboard, and wrapped it in pretty mint yarn. The orange butterfly I found in a 4 pack at Michael’s for $2 on clearance. Not only was it easy, but it’s cute! (And cheap!)
I am in love with these gorgeousΒ coffee filterΒ flowers! They were really cheap and easy to make, too. Coffee filters are under $2 for 200+, so you really can’t go wrong. I followed this tutorial from U CreateΒ to make them.
Then, I painted the inside of a mason jar with mint paint, and added a piece of leftover chevron fabric to make it a little more exciting. I also glued on one of those cute little butterflies! this probably cost me $3 to make, since I had most of the materials. The little tray was a Goodwill find, too!
Banners are amazing and easy decor. And, they’re super cute! I made these using a free banner printable from Shanty 2 Chic. I printed the letters out on a peach colored paper, then cut larger triangles in a pretty gray fabric to glue behind. Clothes pins from the Dollar Store are a great way to hang it from twine. I added another one of those butterflies for a little extra excitement, and done!
I just used wooden push pins to hang it on the wall, and tried to cover them a little by tying a bow with the twine.
Books are another great decor item for cheap. Chances are you’ll get plenty for your little one, so stackΒ them flat for a more fun way to store and display them.
Have you seen those beautiful Pottery Barn wooden ruler growth charts? They are amazing, but spendy. I think I saw them for $60! I really wanted one for Jade’s room, and I had the perfect little wall to put it on. However, I wasn’t about to pay that much.
SO, like any good DIYer, I made my own! You can find the tutorial to my growth chart here and make your own, too!
There are so many ways that you can decorate a nursery (or really, any room!) on a budget. It just takes a little creativity and time, but in the end, it’s so worth it! I think it makes you appreciate the room more too, because it’s Β your OWN handiwork! Maybe someday Jade will appreciate it too. π Hope you all have a great rest of the week!
Do you have any nursery decorating tips for a budget?
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Fun! Thanks, Amanda. That was a great read, full of fun ideas- I love what you’ve done!
Thank you, Micah! So glad you’re here!! π
Loving your color combo – mint and peach is delish! And your adorable green dresser reminds me of the one I painted for my son’s nursery.
Thank you! As soon we found out it was a girl, I knew I HAD to have mint and peach. I love painting furniture; that way, we get exactly what we want for SOOO much cheaper! Have a happy Friday π
So adorable. I love this colour combo! Thanks for linking to Motivational Monday!
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The nursery looks great! I love all the ideas you have to decorate on a budget. Thanks so much.
Thank you, Kim! So glad you came to look! Budget decorating can be more fun, I think! It’s like a challenge, and I love challenges. π Have a great Saturday!
I love the pink, coral and grey colour combo. You have done a great job and offered some really good ideas, thank you.
Thank you! I love soft baby girl colors. π I appreciate you stopping by!
Hi Amanda! I featured you at our Motivational Monday party this week. Thanks so much for sharing!
I loved to see what you came up with. I’m expecting in November and currently working on putting together my little ones nursery on a budget so loved reading your tips! Thanks again!
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Hi Amanda! (Fantastic name! :))
Yay! Thank you so much!! When in November are you due? My little one was born November 3rd. Putting together a nursery is SO FUN! Hope you were able to take away a few tips for yours! π
Amanda
Oh my gosh! Jade’s nursery is fabulous! I love the peach, mint and grey and all the little details are precious (wall gallery, banner, etc.) Thanks for sharing at Share It Sunday!
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Thank you, Michele! I’m so glad you stopped by to check it out! π
What a beautiful nursery! So much DIY and great deals! Love it!
Thank you Kendra! DIY is the best, isn’t it? π Thanks for stopping by!
You have some AMAZING ideas girl!!! I just had to pin this! Glad I found you on Hit Me With Your Best Shot!
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Thank you Selene, you’re so sweet! So glad you liked this post, and for stopping by!! Glad to connect with you. π
I love the room. My daughter just turned one and I can’t find a growth chart that I like. I think I may take a cue from you and make one. Thanks.
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Thank you, AmieJo! I looked all over for a growth chart I liked, too. I was so glad I found the one I did! It’s really easy to make, too. Just a little time consuming but worth only paying around $10! Have a great evening! π
I love everything about this room! I especially love the wind chime turned baby mobile. Thanks for stopping by the Creative Exchange and I hope you can stop by again tomorrow and link up more awesomeness!
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I love this nursery! So simple and yet so beautiful! I think many times parents go overboard in spending for a baby especially on products that may not even get used.
Stopping by from the “Stumble Into The Weekend” π
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Thank you, Bismah! I agree, babies really DON’T have to be as expensive as most people thing! Thanks for visiting, have a great Sunday! π
I am currently decorating our new apartment on a budget, so this post has some great ideas! Thanks for sharing on Hump Day Happenings : )
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Thanks, Megan! Budget decorating is great, sometimes the best ideas come out of it! Thanks for stopping by! π
I love your decorations! So cheap and easy. I never thought to SPRAY PAINT picture frames! I have so many and won’t hang them because they don’t match anything. Dollar Store, here I come:)
Thank you! Yes, I’ve spray painted SO many thrift store frames. I can’t remember the last time I bought a new one!
Your nursery looks great. I especially love the mint color.
Thank you, Julie! That’s my favorite part, too. It’s one of my favorite colors lately! Thanks for visiting, have an awesome day! π
I’ll tell to my sister I am sure she will loves it. This is nice and beautiful too.
Thank you so much, Riya! My daughter loves her room, too! π
Totally inspired!! Great ideas!! I been trying to repurpose things instead of buying brand new.
Thank you, Adele! Repurposing is so much fun, too! I love combing through thrift stores to find that perfect piece! π