One of the favorite things for an expecting mother and her significant other to do is setting up a nursery room. However, it can be tough to do this, because a lot of moms out there will go overboard on trying to create the perfect nursery room and end up going through their budget fairly quickly. It’s estimated that each baby nursery will cost, at the very minimum, $1,500 in just the beginning. After that, it’s hard to tell what expenses you may encounter.

That being said, there is some good news. It’s very easy to cut down on nursery expenses if you get a little bit creative. So, if you’re on a budget, I’m going to show you how to save money on the nursery room for your upcoming bundle of joy.

Save money on wall art.

Did you know that it’s estimated that most people spend at least $150 on decorations for the nursery alone? Well, I’m going to show you how you can cut down on that expense. Instead of going out and buying stuff like decals, picture frames, hanging letters, etc… You can make your own stuff to hang up on the walls or you can make your own wall art.

For instance, with one of my children, I purchased some stencils and some paint and then I painted the room myself. I did the whole room in Sesame Street characters and it wasn’t that difficult whatsoever. It was cheap, looked absolutely amazing and most of all; it was fun! My husband and I had a great time decorating the room and doing the painting ourselves. It was so easy to do that some of our older kids even helped with the decorations.

There are some great ideas out there that will help a nursery look great if you’re on a budget. For instance, you could even paint one whole wall in chalkboard paint, which will be a whole lot of fun for the baby once they’re older.

Ask friends for help.

If you want to save some serious cash, you can always ask your friends if they have any hand-me-downs. I’ve given my friends things like changing tables, gliders, etc… Therefore, it never hurts to ask your friends for some help, because they’ll more than likely be willing to lend you a helping hand. Also, don’t be afraid to list items you need on your baby registry. That way, maybe some friends or family will buy you the things you need and present them to you at the baby shower.

If you want, you could even incorporate the nursery decorating process as one of the baby shower activities. Give each of your friends and family members a stencil and allow them to draw/paint it on the wall. It will make your guests feel special, because they can always say they got to help with decorating the nursery and it will also mean less work for you.

Get items and décor that will last.

Instead of buying things that you’re probably going to get rid of once your child hits a certain age, you should try to buy things that are going to last through the years. For instance, you could buy a dresser for your child’s room, rather than a changing table. Just change your child’s diapers on the dresser, instead. Also, remember when I mentioned the chalkboard paint above? Chances are, your child is going to love that for many years to come. Also, there are cribs that have the ability to transform into beds or even chairs. Basically, you just need to remember to think ahead and prepare for the future.