https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 15:29:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1133035 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 05:07:42 +0000 Andrea 1133035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: lol. I think you should pick. Not the fickle 2.5 year old! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1132881 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 21:08:43 +0000 chopsuey 1132881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: HA! So today we were browsing online and she wanted something different. Fickle child! Once the house is done we'll go to PBK and let her pick some stuff out. :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1132880 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 21:07:46 +0000 sarac 1132880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: My toddler would have it covered in sticky finger prints in a hot minute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1132841 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 20:29:06 +0000 HLK208 1132841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ahhh!!! Love!!!</p> <p>Um, not much. Like $200 on bedding, $200 on wall art (plus from his nursery we had a Land of Nod light up globe of the earth), and my parents insisted that we take my old bed, mattress (it's actually new - was in their guest room) and dresser. We plan on getting him a new bedroom set for his 5th birthday and it'll be around $1500. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1132838 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 20:24:37 +0000 Andrea 1132838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree about the fabric, which is why I didn't get it for DD!</p> <p>@sarac: no? I have all white furniture for both girls. I love the look! Still clean so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1132514 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:50:33 +0000 sarac 1132514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is no amount of money you could pay me to buy white furniture for children. Never! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1132141 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:56:05 +0000 LuLu Mom 1132141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan on buying quality furniture that the kids will use until they go to college, we are skipping twin bed and going straight to a full. I had a full growing up and can't imagine having a small twin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1132136 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:54:21 +0000 doodlepoodle 1132136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was in a twin until I bought my own mattress in.college (after dorms), I will put J in a twin as well. </p> <p>Love that set but also agree that it would be hard to keep clean over time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1132085 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:25:46 +0000 pinkcupcake 1132085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: pretty! </p> <p>I wouldn't mind spending $ on a quality bedroom set. $2,000 is a big upfront cost, but if it'll last 16+ years, I think that's a worthy investment. </p> <p>I'm just not sure if I can commit to furniture for that long! Haha. I'd rather spend less and not feel bad if I want to get something new in a few years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1132060 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:16:10 +0000 keiki_mama 1132060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: Gorgeous bed! Can she help me design my room? :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1132050 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:12:48 +0000 teamjse 1132050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's a beautiful bed and I really think that considering her opinion will make her room more special to her. We haven't gotten to that stage yet, but I can't wait. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1131986 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 11:45:36 +0000 shopaholic 1131986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chrispygal: Ooh! Not to thread-jack, but I got a tulle canopy thing. I'd love to see pics how you did it over the crib? I eel like the one I got would be kind of overwhelming? It's a ring on top. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1131314 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:22:12 +0000 chrispygal 1131314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh my gosh, I looooove this bed! I've seen it in the catalog and thought I'd love to have this bed for A's room. (or one of those kick-ass raised beds that look like a little castle or fort - haha, I'm crazy!). That being said, I agree with @shopaholic on the fabric part. I slept in a twin until I was 18 so I don't think that's a big deal. I'd be more worried about white and if the fabric was treated/coated to make it easy to clean. If it is, then I'd go for it.</p> <p>For the dresser and end table, I'd suggest taking some trips to a furniture store first as well as visiting PBK to check on the quality of this. We did this and ended up getting our set from Jordan's Furniture. It's meant for adults so it's a bit bigger, but it was really well made and sturdy. We thought it would last longer this way.</p> <p>BTW, I have a purple tulip and white tulle canopy I got from PBK and it is hung over A's crib. I also safety pinned a butterfly mobile underneath (I got this off etsy) and it is STUNNING. Something like this would look awesome over that bed. Just sayin'. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1131154 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:15:30 +0000 mediagirl 1131154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SO Cute and no, she shouldn't have a say. ;-)</p> <p>When we upgrade her to a big girl room, I want to get her solid wood furniture. There are LOTS of furniture stores here in NC so we have lots to choose from. I don't mind spending a little bit of money on solid wood since I know it stands up to the test of time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1131125 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 07:00:51 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1131125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: agree on full size beds especially if you dont plan to upgrade when the kid becomes a tween. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1131118 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:55:30 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1131118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We will likely spend less than $500, it's a ways away though. His crib converts to a toddler bed so he'll probably be in that until he's 4-5. </p> <p>We might invest in a PBK bed though, the wood ones are super nice. </p> <p>We might splurge for a natural mattress too... undecided on that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1131042 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 05:54:20 +0000 looch 1131042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our big expenses were the full sized mattress ($600) and the headboard/footboard ($600). Then the bedding was another $300.</p> <p>The rest of the furniture is actually mine from when I was growing up, so we saved a lot there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1131041 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 05:52:41 +0000 MsMamaBear 1131041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing yet as a toddler. Still in her convertible crib (goes to full later) as the toddler bed and her room is still team green baby designed. LOL I'm going to change it up soon, but not sure how. I guess I could just ask her.lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1131032 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 05:44:53 +0000 loveisstrange 1131032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would think it will probably be $500-600. We already have all the furniture (my parents kept my white, iron twin bed, just need mattresses)so it'll just be bedding, paint and accessories. </p> <p>The main chunk will be bedding. I have my heart set on this PB Teen set, which is $$ <a href="http://www.pbteen.com/products/swirly-paisley-duvet-cover-sham/?pkey=cenvsb-coraline-paisley-room&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.pbteen.com/products/swirly-paisley-duvet-cover-sham/?pkey=cenvsb-coraline-paisley-room&#038;amp</a>; </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1131024 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 05:39:01 +0000 Smurfette 1131024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would think about a queen if you want it to last that long. That way she has more room once she gets older and she can have a friend sleepover.</p> <p>Also she has great taste! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1131021 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 05:17:23 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1131021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I &lt;3 it, but wonder how hard it'll be to keep clean! I'd try to compromise (lol) with her and show her easier to dust/clean examples and instead talk up the frills like the curtains and bedding. </p> <p>Since you saved on their newborn/baby furniture, it's your time to splurge without guilt and inhibitions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1131013 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 05:11:57 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1131013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My siblings and I all had queen beds. We did two twins for my daughter so she could have sleep overs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1130990 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 04:47:46 +0000 lamariniere 1130990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are also shopping for a twin size bed for DS that hopefully will last through when he leaves home. We definitely won't buy a bedroom set though. I didn't vote because I have found such wide price ranges and we haven't yet decided. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1130694 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:40:14 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1130694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Why not? I'd get it.<br /> That being said, we're getting full size beds, because I feel twin size is too small. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1130600 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:15:52 +0000 lemondrop 1130600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gorgeous! I want to move into her room :)</p> <p>I've been shopping sales for the past year since we started TTC #2, so much of it is half price or less from Ikea. So far we are $60 for toddler bed, $80 for mattress, $20 for a rug, $6 for curtains, $30 for bedding, and around $100 for a dresser. So far around $300 and we don't need much more. Wall art, I may get a sports decal or two, and want to make most of his wall decorations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1130570 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:08:01 +0000 T-Mom 1130570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is a really pretty bed! I voted under $500. My SIL's family runs a furniture wholesale company, so we got my DD's bed at cost. Aside from that she only has two shelves, and a beanbag and rug for her reading nook. So far we haven't needed any bureaus, etc because she has a large walk in closet. I want to get her some big girl (non-Dora) bedding but haven't seen anything we like yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1130537 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:57:15 +0000 shopaholic 1130537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: Well, mine was my Grandma's hand-me-down - no headboard or anything. My sister and brother went through many, many beds with all their monkey-jumping antics. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1130524 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:55:15 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1130524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: it's beautiful! M has great taste! I'll eventually get around to decorating N's room someday haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1130518 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:53:32 +0000 chopsuey 1130518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: Dang, queens?! Lucky! I was in a twin until I left for college! Good point about the fabric.. I'm not doing any furniture shopping until next Spring so will have to browse some more :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-did-you-spend-putting-your-toddlers-room-together#post-1130510 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:49:32 +0000 shopaholic 1130510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gorgeous room! M has impeccable taste already! :wink: That being said, IDK if a fabric covered headboard will last from 2.5 to 18 y.o? That's a lot to ask, and I know my siblings and I all switched to a Queen bed by the time we were in Jr. High? </p> <p>The dresser and night-stand look classic - I'm sure those will last forever! I kind of splurged on K's dresser and night-stand with the intention of her using them for a very long time since they are quality pieces built to last. I'd probably spend ~$500 for a big girl bed someday. </p>