For every new parent, they have a vision of what the perfect nursery should look like.  But really, is there any need for you to spend $2,000 in order to decorate and furnish a space that, in a couple years, they will have outgrown?  In fact, you do not need to spend a fortune of decorating a nursery for that new arrival.

In this chapter, we will look at several different ways in which a nursery can be decorated no matter how small your budget is.

1.  Instead of using wallpaper, paint the nursery instead.  Why not choose colors which will co-ordinate with the baby’s toys, rather than going for the traditional colors?  Also, why not invite friends and family round and get them to dip their hands into a pot of paint and place their hand prints on the wall?  They could even sign their names underneath if they want.  Doing it this way, your baby will get to enjoy a brightly colored room full of contrasting patterns.  This is of especial appeal to young infants.  Also, it is an interesting way of introducing them to those people who will be important in their life as they grow up.

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