The Look for Less: 5 Ways to Save on Kids Home Decor

How to get the look for less...

Kids' home decor is one of the many areas of life in which an unlimited budget would come in handy. You get the slight inclination to nest as soon as baby's on the way, and suddenly you have 70 Pinterest boards full of incredibly chic, perfectly coordinated nurseries and kids rooms. Unfortunately, no matter how many issues of Dwell we tuck in our magazine rack, how many emails we send to our partner with requests for a $1,000 crib, or how many design blogs we add to our Google reader, it's difficult to justify a ridiculously expensive piece of furniture when there's still things like food, kids clothes, or rent (oh, that) to account for. Instead of keeping our fingers permanently crossed for an anonymous benefactor or lotto winnings, we've found 5 budget options for some of our favorite looks out there. Grab yourself an issue of Architectural Digest with the money you save on these low-key child-style options - it's on us (kind of).

The Dream: Chalk it Out

1. The Dream: Chalk it Out
With clean lines, shelves for storage, and a huge workspace, this table is both a kid's and mom's dream. Sadly, the price makes it just a dream - unless you can somehow work it as a kitchen table, too?
Buy this dream table

The Reality: Chalkin' Round the Table

The Reality: Chalkin' Round the Table
Master a school or art-class vibe with a relatively inexpensive chalkboard table. We give this look an A+!
Buy this table for less

Related: 16 clever ways to organize your kid's bedroom

The Dream: Aspen Blanket Chest

2. The Dream: Aspen Blanket Chest
While this sky-blue trunk from PoshTots is an undeniably pretty and functional piece for the end of a bed, it's also - hold your breath - $1,850.
Buy this dream chest

The Reality: Country Classic

The Reality: Country Classic
Get the same country vibe with a classic wooden toy trunk like this one. If you're still dreaming of that sky-blue color, a can of wood paint and a little distressing will make everyone think you sold your iPhone to pay for it.
Buy this chest for less

The Dream: Eames Rocker

3. The Dream: Eames Rocker
Eames rockers, and their soothing, molded eggshell aesthetic have been a feature of modern-styled nurseries and living rooms. Unfortunately, the going rate for one is about $479.
Buy this dream rocker

The Reality: Vinnie Cradle Chair

The Reality: Vinnie Cradle Chair
Get the look for less from Overstock.com, which offers a similar version of the classic chair. The white model is out of stock, but a pretty baby blue (a great addition to either gender's nursery!) is still available.
Buy this rocker for less

Related: Over 30 adorable ideas to decorate your little girl's room

The Dream: Brix from Design Within Reach

4. The Dream: Brix from Design Within Reach
We love the Tetris-like customizable look created with these unadorned storage units, but with prices from $810 for two drawers to $3,420 for a 3 x 3 unit, we'll stick to just letting the kids play it on our iPhones.
Buy these dream dressers

The Reality: Nyvoll from IKEA

The Reality: Nyvoll from IKEA
The clean lines of IKEA's Nyvoll collection - and prices from $99 to $299 - make this a budget-friendly option for those looking for a little sleekness.
Buy this dresser for less

The Dream: Pumpkin-Shaped Princess Bed

5. The Dream: Pumpkin-Shaped Princess Bed
This made-to-order bed featured on Luxist requires handing over a cool $47,000 (not a typo!) before putting it in your little royal's room. What happens when she grows out of it?

The Reality: Cinderella Twin Carriage Canopy

The Reality: Cinderella Twin Carriage Canopy
Let your little girl ride away on her imagination while still being able to save for her college education with this similarly styled budget option. For the extra-frugal, try this circus-y canopy from IKEA that's just $19.99.
Buy this Cinderalla bed for less

- By Jillian Capewell

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