Whoa Baby! 5 Budget Friendly Nursery Ideas
You’re dreaming of creating a gorgeous, cozy space for your new bundle of joy – but the cost of furnishing a nursery can be an abrupt wake-up call. Fortunately, you don’t have to sacrifice your vision because of financial restraints. With these five budget-friendly ideas, you can design your perfect nursery on a budget with a little resourcefulness, creativity, and elbow grease.
Repurpose furniture and decor items.
Before you start stressing about where to buy affordable nursery furniture or exactly how to decorate a nursery on a budget, take inventory of the furniture and decor items you already have around the house.
Oftentimes, you’ll find items that can be relocated into the nursery, or you’ll find ways to turn furnishings and discarded objects into something entirely new. For example, pop a changing pad on that old dresser collecting dust in the basement for a dual-purpose nursery addition. The desk lamp in your living room that you never click on? — freshen up the shade with some fabric scraps for a custom nursery light. Before you shop at the store, shop at home!
Shop secondhand.
Whether it’s your local thrift store or online marketplace, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how many affordable nursery furniture items you can find—gently used and at a fraction of the retail price. Regularly scope out these options, and you’re sure to find some barely used gems that can find their second home in your beautiful nursery. You might even luck out with other baby items like car seats, baby carriers, baby monitors, strollers, and more!
Give pieces new life with upcycling.
When you’re decorating a nursery on a budget, upcycling—taking used items and polishing them up with a makeover—is the name of the game. Frame a few pages from tattered storybooks for instant and adorable wall art for the nursery. Clean up those containers from the thrift store for perfect playroom storage. Refinish your old side table in the attic for a charming addition next to your rocking chair. Your vision will come to life once you start viewing everything with upcycling potential in mind!
Shop rent-to-own options.
The upfront costs of furnishing a beautiful nursery can be prohibitive when you’re also stocking up on diapers, budgeting for childcare, and, of course, splurging on a few precious newborn outfits. By going the rent-to-own route, you can furnish a darling baby nursery without breaking the bank.
Rent-A-Center allows you to get the baby furniture you want now with flexible payment options, saving you money (and giving you wiggle room!) for all of those other expanding family expenses.
Embrace hand-me-downs.
Even mention that you’re figuring out how to design a nursery on a budget to relatives and friends, and you’ll likely have plenty of hand-me-downs headed your way. You won’t find more affordable options than that!
Families with growing kids are often eager to declutter and offload. So, spread the word that you’re on the hunt for baby and nursery items, and you might be surprised at how much comes your way!
Stick to a minimalist color palette.
Keeping a simple, cohesive color palette can make any nursery look more sophisticated without needing extravagant decor. Soft, neutral colors not only create a calming environment but also tend to be more budget-friendly since you’ll need fewer decorations to make the space look polished.
The cost of furnishing a nursery from scratch can really put a dent in your wallet. Although your new arrival is worth all of that and more, you want to make sure they’re born into the best situation possible. With Rent-A-Center’s flexible payment options, free delivery, and rent-to-own furniture like toddler beds and recliners, you can do just that. Shop online or visit your nearest location today!