Nurseries carry more emotional weight than square footage, which is exactly why it's easy to overspend on the wrong things. A crib and safe sleep setup come first; everything else (glider, storage, decor) can be layered in over time or scaled to budget.
Part of our guide to interior design cost.
At a glance—total nursery budget (furniture + design)
- Low / refresh
- $400–$1,200
- Mid / full redesign
- $1,200–$3,500
- High / premium
- $3,500–$9,000+
Includes Havenly design fee ($159–$499). Sourced from Havenly's completed room data, July 2026.
| Low | Mid | High | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crib | $150–$350 | $350–$800 | $800–$2,000+ | Always buy new for safety-standard compliance. Convertible cribs (to toddler bed) cost more upfront but last years longer. |
| Glider or rocking chair | $150–$400 | $400–$1,000 | $1,000–$2,500+ | Worth prioritizing since it gets heavy overnight use. Test for arm height and recline before buying if possible. |
| Dresser or changing station | $200–$500 | $500–$1,200 | $1,200–$3,000+ | A dresser with a changing topper does double duty and outlasts a stand-alone changing table. |
| Area rug | $100–$300 | $300–$900 | $900–$3,000 | Soft, low-pile options are easier to keep clean and safer for tummy time once baby is mobile. |
| Lighting & black-out treatments | $100–$300 | $300–$800 | $800–$2,000+ | Dimmable lighting for night feeds and black-out curtains for naps are two of the highest-value additions in this room. |
Top pick—glider or rocking chair
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Kingsley Swivel Glider Chair
$1,445–$1,595 · Interior Define
Havenly's most-sourced glider for nurseries—a swivel design built for overnight feeds.
Shop on Havenly →Havenly designer sourcing data, trailing 12 months. Interior Define is a Havenly Brands company, available through Havenly design packages.
Top pick—dresser or changing station
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Heist 6-Drawer Dresser, Oak
$1,989 · Burrow
The top-sourced dresser in Havenly nurseries—doubles as a changing station with a topper.
Shop on Havenly →Havenly designer sourcing data, trailing 12 months. Burrow is a Havenly Brands company, available through Havenly design packages.
Top pick—area rug
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Tabitha Machine Washable Rug, 8'10"×12'
$965 · Interior Define
Havenly's most-sourced nursery rug—machine washable, which matters most in this room.
Shop on Havenly →Havenly designer sourcing data, trailing 12 months. Interior Define is a Havenly Brands company, available through Havenly design packages.
Top pick—lighting
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Giada Floor Lamp
$705 · Interior Define
The top-sourced lighting pick for Havenly nurseries—soft, dimmable ambient light for night feeds.
Shop on Havenly →Havenly designer sourcing data, trailing 12 months. Interior Define is a Havenly Brands company, available through Havenly design packages.
What a typical Havenly nursery includes
A standard full redesign includes a crib, a glider, a dresser with changing topper, a rug, and black-out window treatments. Your designer may flag safety standards for any secondhand or hand-me-down pieces you want to keep, cribs are the one item we always recommend buying new.
Nursery design cost—common questions
How much does it cost to design a nursery?
A nursery design typically costs $400–$3,500+ for furniture and décor, depending on scope. A light refresh (rug, lighting, decor with an existing crib) runs $400–$1,200. A full redesign with a new crib, glider, dresser, and rug runs $1,200–$3,500. With Havenly, the design fee starts at $159, included in those estimates.
What is a realistic budget for a nursery?
For most people, $1,200–$2,500 is a realistic budget for a full nursery redesign: crib, glider, dresser, and a rug. If you already have a crib and are focused on layering and softness, a refresh can come in under $800.
Is it safe to buy a secondhand crib?
It's generally not recommended. Safety standards for cribs change over time, and it's hard to verify a secondhand crib hasn't been recalled or damaged in ways that aren't visible. Havenly designers recommend buying a new crib, even when the rest of the nursery is furnished with hand-me-downs.
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