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Are you welcoming a bundle of joy into the world and hope to design an Instagram-worthy nursery? Or if your child is growing out of their baby room, and needs something that will grow with them till their teenage years? Time goes so fast when it comes to your little ones growing. Their clothing seems to be too small for them each week, and even worse, their little bodies grow too big to stay in a smaller bed. So, parents have to plan a redesign of their bedrooms, which can cost an arm and a leg.
Sourcing the right decor and DIY tools at the right price can leave you scrolling for hours. We are here to tell you the best hacks for finding budget tools, decor and furniture for your child’s bedroom that will not only maintain the quality of full-priced items but also grow with them for the years to come (or at least when they become stroppy teenagers). So, here are 5 tips for saving money when designing your child’s bedroom. Trust us when we say you can create a Pinterest-worthy bedroom for your child, all without needing to break the bank.
Catch the seasonal sales
Baby shops love a sale, especially around the end of a season or during big events like Black Friday, Boxing Day or back-to-school time. This is the perfect chance to grab big-ticket items like beds, desks or wardrobes at a fraction of the cost. Even decor pieces, bedding, or wall prints can drop in price if you time it right. If you can hold off buying until these sale windows, your budget will stretch so much further. Set up alerts, sign up for newsletters, and keep a wishlist ready to pounce when prices drop.
Look out for closing down sales
This one’s underrated. When a shop closes down, they need to clear everything fast. That’s when you can grab brand-new furniture, rugs, curtains, or shelves for next to nothing. It’s worth checking your local area or browsing online to see which stores are wrapping up operations. These sales often have better discounts than regular promotions, and the items are usually still great quality. It’s a win-win if you don’t mind hunting a little.
Check out online auctions for furniture
Second-hand doesn’t mean second-best. Online auctions or marketplace sites like eBay, Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree are full of gems, sometimes even unused or barely touched. Solid wood furniture, bunk beds, or storage units can often be found for half the original price (or less). Just double-check the photos and descriptions, ask questions if needed, and if it’s local, try to view it before buying. A quick sand and paint job can turn a £30 dresser into something that looks boutique.
Ask friends with kids for hand-me-downs
Parents get it—kids grow out of things fast. And chances are, your friends or family members have a garage full of things their kids no longer need. Ask around! You’d be surprised how many people are happy to pass on a bed frame, toy storage, or even cute wall art they no longer need. Most of the time, they just want the space back. It can save you hundreds, and honestly, it feels great to reuse rather than buy brand new every time.
Most importantly, do it yourself!
Pinterest boards and Instagram reels make DIY look a little too easy, but here’s the thing: a lot of it is easy once you try. Start by painting a wall yourself, put up peel-and-stick wallpaper, build flat-pack furniture, or turn old crates into toy storage. It doesn’t have to be fancy. A bit of effort and some creativity can make your child’s room feel super personal and unique. Plus, kids love knowing their room has been made just for them. You don’t need to be a professional, you just need a free weekend and maybe a YouTube tutorial or two.
Bottom line
Designing the most gorgeous bedroom for your child does not have to cost an arm and a leg. Start simple and figure out the vision you want for your child’s room. What type of bed, colour scheme, wall paper, and or theme such as an animal theme, minimalist theme etc. Keep your eye out for seasonal sales, auctions for bigger furniture, and of course ask friends for unwanted kids decor if they have older babies. Kids outgrow things fast, so spending smart now means you’ll have more to invest in what really matters later. A stylish, functional, and budget-friendly bedroom is doable and yes, it can still be Instagram-worthy.
