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It is very easy to fall in love with high-end nursery decor, but it's definitely not so easy to love the prices. With a little one on the way, there will plenty of spending in your future on diapers and college tuition, so you will probably want to try your best to control your spending now. The good news is that you can achieve the look you want at a much lower price. If you have your heart set on that couture crib, go ahead and buy it if you must. But stop there. Make that special crib the centerpiece of the nursery while accessorizing with lower-priced items. An eclectic mix of high-end and low-end items will make the nursery less matchy-matchy and more personalized for your special little one. Here are a few ideas to make your baby's nursery special from floor to ceiling.

Floor: When decorating your baby's nursery, larger pieces of furniture such as the crib and glider may define the style of the room. However, don't ignore the floor! An area rug can add a splash of color and texture that will help to pull all the other elements of the room together. The rug doesn't have to be large enough to cover the entire span of the floor--the larger the are rug, the more expensive. Your baby will appreciate a soft patch of color in front of the crib or at the foot of the glider, especially when he's learning to crawl.

Walls: You can hire an artist to paint a mural on the nursery wall, or you can leave your child's college fund intact by creating an inexpensive wall border using flashcards. There are so many styles of flashcards, from modern to traditional to vintage, with alphabet letters, numbers, and animals. You are sure to find a set of flashcards that match your style. Simply apply the flashcards to the wall as a border, or you can assemble them together in a frame for a lovely and affordable work of art. To create instant nursery art, frame beautifully illustrated pages from children's picture books purchased for pennies at charity shops. Use several pages to create a series of framed art. You're likely to find some of your favorites from charity shops, or you can purchase new books, which is still less expensive than buying original art.

Ceiling: Instead of spending money on an expensive mobile, why not be creative and make one yourself? One great idea for a little boy's nursery is to hang paper airplanes from fishing line. You can hang a few planes, or a fleet of them. You can even get Dad involved in this project. He'll enjoy folding different airplane models with brightly colored papers, which you can purchase for mere dollars at your local craft store. For a baby girl's room, you can do the same, except fold sheets of patterned paper into origami flowers or birds. It's a simple and affordable idea that will not go unnoticed.

From floor to ceiling, there are ways you can make your little one's nursery special without the high-end prices. You don't have to spend a lot to create an impact. With a little creativity, you can achieve the look you want without breaking the bank.