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As Seen on Today: Baby Nursery Grows Up

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I am counting down the days to the birth of my first child, but I don't want baby's room to be covered in cartoons or bathed in pastels. Here's how to design a stylish nursery that can transition as your child grows older. These ideas will help you save money and stay chic, even with a little one in your midst.

 

1. Rock out with a rocking chair: The Glider Alternative

Instead of the traditional (hulking!) glider that only looks appropriate in the nursery and takes up a ton of space, try a chic, modern rocking chair that you can transition out of the nursery and into the living room or den once your child stops breastfeeding and wants more space to play in his room.


Modern Rocking Chair from eBay  ($150-$400)  

 

 

2. Use walls as a creative canvas: Try Vinyl Decals

Vinyl wall decals are inexpensive (we've found them priced anywhere from $5 to $50), super easy to put up, and since they come in countless designs, can be changed up as your child grows up and his interests develop.

These clouds and planes are really fun for a small baby. But once your little one hits toddler age, switch them up for a similar theme in a chalkboard design—what kid doesn't love to write on the walls?

The "happy" tree on the left is so sweet and childlike, while the cherry blossoms on the right look a touch more grown up.

Wall Decals from eBay and Wall StickerShop ($5-$50 each)

 

 

3. Keep things minimal: Changing Station

Instead of a traditional changing table, go with a changing station that can fit on top of any dresser or table. The Ubi Deluxe Changing Table can even be placed on the floor and then easily stored in a closet when you don't need it anymore. Fasteners on the top surface hold the diaper in place while you're changing the baby. In addition, Ubi Changing Table has a built-in diaper dispenser, which stores a small stack of diapers and automatically feeds a diaper to the top surface after baby is changed. 

Ubi Deluxe Changing Table from eBay ($50-$150)  

4. Look for furniture options that are easy to store: Fold-able Crib

This crib is not only a lot smaller than a standard-sized crib (though it still holds children up to 24 months old), but it also folds for storage while not in use—all without compromising safety and style. It's easy to pack up and store between kids, and I love the bright color options. 

Alma Mini Crib from Modern Nursery or at Bloom Baby, Modern Nursery's eBay store ($389.99)

1. Dwell Cars Blanket ($120) and 2. Animals Blanket ($68) 

 

 

5. Storage can be chic

Instead of plastic-y storage units made for kids, search eBay, antique markets or fair trade markets for more unusual storage solutions that will grow with your child and match your personal aesthetic.

Dwell Dots and Sparrow Large Storage Bins ($80), Wire Egg Basket from eBay ($5-$40)

 

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7f792b69-9e4d-4496-b569-85ea9b956c70 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:08:01 PST Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:08:01 PST
Heidi @ Budget Wise Home
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Nurseries are my favorite room to decorate. I love finding items that are good transitional pieces and can last me a long time.

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