It is exciting to have a new baby. It is even more exciting shopping and getting everything ready for the baby before it arrives. It doesn't matter if you don't have a big budget to work on; you can get exactly what you want for your baby room or something close to it for the amount of money you have. For good prices on items you will need for a short time, visit second hand shops. They often stock great pieces such as baby walkers, bassinets, jumpers or baby bath. By doing so, you save for items which you will use over the years.
When buying furniture, choose that which will last through infancy and possibly way past the toddler stage so that you don't have to keep going back to the stores for the same item later. A good investment worth considering is convertible furniture. A convertible crib for instance can be converted to a full bed or a twin bed as the baby grows into an adolescent. It has chests which can be used as dressers and tables. Buy one of these instead of the conventional crib that lasts only up to 2 years. Instead of buying a 3-tier changing table, buy a combo dresser with dressers, where you can change the baby and store baby clothes.
Crib Dresser Combo
Buy a rocking chair or even better a glider. A glider is more comfortable and has a wider variety, from leather to fabric and reclining to gliding ones. Have your glider customized to your choice fabric and color. You can place the glider in the baby room, your bedroom or in the living room where everyone can have moments with the baby.
With a crib/bed, you can then choose bed linen in complementary colors. If your crib takes on a darker shade, bedspreads in rich colors will enhance the richness of the furniture. If they are lighter, then light, bright fabrics are more suitable. Don't forget to include bumper pads to enhance the baby's safety when sleeping.
When painting the walls, choose colors that will last beyond the infancy stage or you will be repainting again in two years. Warm, crisp colors are safe. You can border with wallpaper and a bit of decorative painting. Baby pink or blue may look cute, but they won't look as cute when the baby is three years old and has obviously developed tastes of their own!
For storage, you will need shelves, drawers and baskets. Natural wicker baskets lined with fabric are great and they look cute too! You can build shelves both on the walls and in the closet to increase storage space. Clothes rods in the closet are also a good idea. Always store items you frequently use at a convenient place where you can easily reach them.
Preparing for a baby is not a cheap affair. If you can do all the painting, installations and other arrangements yourself, you will save a lot of cash. If you are feeling too overwhelmed, let friends who come for the baby shower help you with the major chores, then you can do the decorations.