High & Low: modern neutral nursery on a budget

With a baby on the way and a new house to decorate.... my mind is reeling with baby nursery possibilities!!

The walls in the room our nursery will go in were already a soft aqua when we moved in, so I'd love to make it more modern and less baby-boy-ish by adding black and white furnishings and artwork with pops of colour. And with as much repurposable art as possible... not stuff that's so baby-centric that even the kid will want to get rid of it in three years.

The trouble? I have expensive taste. Luckily, I'm not the only one! There are some pretty decent knock-offs of the furniture I fell in love with. I think I'm okay with liking popular things, if it means a price cut!!

Here are a few of my ideas, and where to save money. The best part? All stores are easy to shop from Canada, even if you choose the pricier route.

Higher Budget Nursery: $2454

B&W Nursery: Higher Budget (High & Low: Modern Neutral Nursery on a budget (via www.creativeclementine.com)

B&W Nursery: Higher Budget by creativeclem

The breakdown (sources in link above):
Rug: Urban Barn - $380
Chair: Urban Barn - $699
Crib: Baby Letto via West Coast Kids - $499
Dresser: Baby Letto via West Coast Kids - $499
Curtains: Urban Barn - $79 per panel
Artwork: Lora Zombie print via All Posters - $219 (framed)

I didn't even know I had a particular taste in crib until I fell in love with multiple nurseries that featured the Baby Letto Hudson crib. And in grey? Talk about pulling my heartstrings!

Lower Budget Nursery: $1223

B&W Nursery: Lower Budget (High & Low: Modern Neutral Nursery on a budget (via www.creativeclementine.com))

B&W Nursery: Lower Budget by creativeclem

The breakdown (sources in link above):
Rug: Ikea - $179
Chair: Structube - $399
Crib: Shermag via Babies R Us - $299
Dresser: Shermag via Babies R Us - $299
Curtains: Ikea - $19 for the pair
Artwork: Etsy - $28 (not framed)

Can we just reflect for a moment on how those cribs are sooo close?! Also, can we just discuss the fact that I already ordered the crib and dresser, because Babies 'r' Us had an online sale? YES! I am so excited that we got the lower price crib for an even lower price that what I'm showing you. Now to spot out sales and coupon codes on all the other goodies!

Happy Monday, world. :)