How to Redecorate a Child's Room on a Budget: Nursery Theme

How to Select Colors and Materials that Won't Break Your Budget

If you are expecting to add another member to your family in the coming months and you are desperate for a few easy decorating tips that won’t break your baby budget then this article is for you. There are many ways that you can turn a bedroom, or nook, into a nursery dreamland for under $100. The trick is knowing how to make inexpensive products compliment each other in a way that makes them look like they are designer products.

Step Number One: Choose a Color Palette

The first step to any decorating project is to select a color palette that you want to work with. If you know if you are going to have a boy or a girl then you can choose tradition colors for each sex, or you can decide to go for a neutral palette. You will want to select one base color and two or three accent colors. If you don’t know what colors work together then you can use a color wheel, which are usually available free of charge in a paint department or paint store. If you are still undecided about what colors to use then here are a few places where you can look for ideas.

1. Baby themed wrapping paper sample
2. Nursery rhyme picture books.
3. Baby quilts and bedding sets.

After finding a palette that you want to use you will need to purchase paint for the walls, trim, and baby furniture. Remember if you will be using the paint for baby furniture that will be coming into contact with your baby you will want to make sure that it is non-toxic. There is a special baby-friendly paint that is available at most paint stores and department stores that offer a paint department. To find the best prices on paint look online or at department stores like Wal-mart, where you can find a gallon of paint for about $10.

Step Number Two: Customize the Furniture