Creating a Nursery: Sources and Cost

Well hey there fine friend. Whenever I do room makeovers, I always try to post sources (like the kitchen) and if I can, cost (like the ostrich bathroom). Yes, it tells you where/how to find certain things but for me it’s invaluable because otherwise I forget and have no clue where something came from! Also, costs. Sharing costs makes me twitch sometimes (it seems really personal?), but I try to do it to provide some context for the project. This room may be on the cheap side for some while too spendy for others… I get feedback on this that’s all over the map. So, for the sake of consistency with how I’ve done these posts in the past, let’s lay it all out there.

Sleep

• Crib – Baby Mod Marley via Walmart – $250 x 2*
• Mattress – NaturePedic Organic No Compromise Cotton Classic – $259 x 2*
• Mattress Cover – NaturePedic Waterproof Crib Pad – $70 x 2*
• Crib Sheet – Aden Muslin Cotton Crib Sheet – $15 X 2
• Crib Skirt – DIY from Pier 1 Elephant Stampede Curtains – $20 (no longer available)

Furnishings

• Glider and Ottoman – Land of Nod Mod Nod Glider in Devote Pewter – $1,160
• Side Table – Blu Dot Turned Table – $299 (c/o AllModern)*
• Dresser – DIY – $50 via Craigslist
• Mirror – IKEA Bathroom Mirror – $0 (from old living room)
• Rug – Fiesta Multicolored Rug via Overstock.com – $99 (what we paid – found at Bargains and Buyouts)
• Curtains – IKEA RITVA 98″ Ivory Curtains – $60
• Roller Shades – Overstock.com Tuscan Bamboo – $60
• Pillow – DIY from Pier 1 Elephant Stampede Curtains – $0
• “Peace” Hands – PB Teen – $25 (no longer available)
• Miffy Lamp – Fawn & Forest  – $199

Wall Art

• Smile Print – Keep Calm Gallery – $0 (from old living room)
• “Don’t Grow Up” Banner – DIY – $10

Diapering

• Changing Table – Source Unknown – $75 via Craigslist (we talk about our twin crib solution here)
• Bassinet Pad – Babies R Us – $25
• Pad Cover – Aden – $17
• Diaper Pail – Diaper Genie Elite Pail System – $30*

I tried to mark what we got as gifts (*) from our amazing family and friends (for example, our parents bought the cribs for the boys) or via blog partnerships (c/o), so luckily for us, this nursery was completely doable and within our budget. I mean, it’s our first babies, and I don’t know about you, but I could have gone about 100% more crazy in here and bought all. the. things!!

There are probably some affiliate links in here—sometimes my plug-in works and sometimes it doesn’t. Basically all that means is that if you click on any of the links, I get a few pennies (literally!) in my bank account.

That’s all folks. Happy hump day.

xo,

emily