Having a baby is a joyous occasion, and you’ll want to give your little one the best of everything. That includes the nursery he’s going to sleep in. As he grows up, you’ll also want to make changes to his room to fit his personality and interests. It’s a time full of hopes and dreams, but it can also be a little bit difficult if you’re on a budget. Fortunately, there are plenty of great baby boy room design ideas that you can use, and that won’t cost you a lot of money. By choosing what works for you and your budget, you can give your little boy a great room at a great price that you can change and adjust simply and inexpensively as he grows up.
1). What kinds of dreams do you have for your little boy?
When they’re very young, children don’t have a lot of their own interests. They generally like what their parents like, because it’s all they know about. They haven’t really had time to explore a lot of the world and start developing their own opinions on things. Since you’re not sure who your little boy will turn out to be, you’ll want to decorate his room with the kinds of things he might like, and the kinds of things that are important to you. Consider the dreams and hopes and aspirations you have for your new baby, and focus on incorporating those things. It doesn’t have to cost a lot. Poster and stickers and even a chalkboard with drawings are all inexpensive, but they can make your baby’s room feel cozy and comfortable.
2). Do you really need to paint the room blue?
The color matters, and it doesn’t have to be blue to fit your little boy. When you buy a home you generally plan to paint the walls, but if they’re a nice neutral color and the paint is in good shape, There’s no reason you have to paint them. As he grows he’ll like different things, and painting the walls every time a child’s tastes change could get expensive. Stick to your budget and decorate with colors, instead of changing the paint on the walls. You can certainly paint if the walls really need it, but remember that you don’t have to stick with tradition. If you don’t like blue or don’t want to paint your baby boy’s room that color, choose something that you feel better about, so you’ll love the look of the room when it’s done.
3). What do you have that you can repurpose?
You’ll need to buy some things for your newborn’s room, but there are probably a lot of things around your house that you can repurpose, too. Painting an old rocking chair and making a cushion for it can give you a comfortable place to sit and rock your baby, or read to him when he’s older. You can also repaint lamps and other decorations, or take something apart and make something new with it. Repurposing things you have to decorate your baby’s room can really save you a lot of money. He won’t care if the things he has are new or not, but he’ll definitely feel the love that you put into making sure his room is a happy place that he can enjoy. Many of the things you already have will work well to give him a wonderful space.
4). What can you do with the window treatment?
Window treatments don’t have to be expensive. Curtains usually cost less than blinds, and they can be pulled back to let in plenty of light. You want your baby boy’s room to be bright and cheerful, so consider curtains in a light color. You may want to choose curtains that don’t have a pattern, either. It can be tempting to buy some with trucks or trains or dinosaurs on them, but he’s not going to like those things forever, and may not like that at all. Save money by purchasing a more neutral curtain that you can use for a long time, so you aren’t spending extra money to swap them out frequently. There are plenty of other great ways to change the look of his room, without buying new curtains.
5). Should you stay with tradition when you decorate?
The home you purchased was probably pretty neutral, but you can bring your boy’s room to life with decoration that fits his personality and the dreams you have for him. When you decorate a baby’s room, you can stick with tradition or do something unique and interesting. A lot of people stick with traditional options, but if that’s not for you there’s no reason you have to do it. You can make his room minimalist, decorate it with stuffed animals, or start up an entire theme with repurposed items or a color or pattern. Just remember that he’ll eventually want something different.
As your baby boy grows up, the things he liked won’t be so interesting anymore, and he’ll want different things. The more neutral you’ve kept the design of his room, the easier it will be to change a few things out to keep him happy without spending a lot of money at the time. There’s no need to completely change his room as his interests change, and with the right neutral design, you can make small changes that will have a big impact on the look of the room, but not on your budget.
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The color matters, and it doesn’t have to be blue to fit your little boy.
When you decorate a baby’s room, you can stick with tradition or do something unique and interesting.
