Babies are adorable. But ask any parent and they will tell you that having and bringing up children is expensive. The nursery, clothes, toys, and the gear – it can all add up. However, building a beautiful nursery does not need to cost a fortune.
With a touch of creativity and these tips from Gumtree, why not decorate your dream nursery on a budget?
What to avoid:
With a touch of creativity and these tips from Gumtree, why not decorate your dream nursery on a budget?
- Shop Gumtree for second-hand cribs, dressers, and storage cabinets. Give these a makeover with a little TLC and a fresh coat of paint, and they will be as good as new. Find an old armchair from Gumtree and it can be given a new lease of life with a fun, kid-friendly fabric, adding a pop of colour to the room.
- Borrow from family and friends: Ask relatives if they have nursery essentials that their little ones have outgrown such as cribs, storage baskets, décor, and clothes.
- Convertible crib: Invest in a crib that can be converted into a toddler bed for big savings in the long run. Some models can be fitted with a few extra spare parts to transform into an adult bed too.
- DIY décor: Decorating the nursery does not have to break the bank. Follow these creative ideas and get crafty:
- Pictures and frames: Buy inexpensive frames and display vintage animal pictures, drawings from siblings or eclectic online prints you love
- Walls: Use stencils or decals from discount stores for that pop of colour
- Shelves: Display cute toys and trinkets
What to avoid:
- Baby bedding: Bumpers, crib blankets and thick blankets are considered a hazard for babies as they are a suffocation risk. All your baby needs are a firm, well-fitted mattress, and a sheet or two, depending on the weather.
- Changing table: These may look cute in the nursery, but they become obsolete quickly. Parents end up changing diapers on the bed or on the floor for convenience.
