2nd edition<\/span><\/a><\/strong> – planning the room.<\/p>\n 3rd edition<\/span><\/a><\/strong> – the budget.<\/p>\n You now have the space picked and a general style in mind, the room has a tentative layout + measurements have been taken and your budget it set. <\/span><\/p>\n What’s next? Shopping!<\/strong> I don’t know about you, but that certainly gets me excited! This step is all about picking the pieces an accessories for your room. <\/span><\/p>\n – Start with the elements that are most important<\/strong> to you and choose those first. This could be anything from paint color, furniture, bedding, or a crazy vintage lamp you found that just had<\/em> to be in the room. <\/span><\/p>\n – From there, build on the initial pieces<\/strong> you have chosen to complete the space. Think of it like completing a painting or a cake – you’re simply layering<\/strong> on element after element until you have your final product, making sure they balance<\/strong> each other out along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n – Do a little research<\/strong> to ensure the items you have chosen meet saftey standards<\/strong> and are recall-free. Shopping for some of these items second-hand is a great way to save money as long as you have done your research. Also – do a little competitive shopping<\/strong> (online is a great resource) to make sure you’re getting the best prices.<\/span><\/p>\n If you get stuck along the way, stop, take a breath, and just think about what is most important<\/strong>. In the end you want all these pieces to add up to something that is a space you and baby can enjoy<\/strong> together. Also – don’t be afraid to enlist the help<\/strong> of creative family or friends. They are fabulous resources to take advantage of!<\/span><\/p>\n It’s been a little while since we began walking through the steps to planning your nursery so in case you’ve forgotten (or haven’t had the chance to see them), here is a little review: 1st edition – choosing the space … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Green-Blue-Safari-HGTV.png\" "\\"Green")
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