We originally weren’t going to find out the gender of out little one, so we set out for a gender neutral room at first.  Then, we buckled and opened our sonogram to find out we’re having a boy!  Needless to say, we tried to stay true to gender neutrality but it’s hard knowing a little boy will grow up in there! I really dislike themes, matching sets, and spending a ton of money on furniture that has a short lifespan.  We bought all the furniture used, I sewed everything in the room except the quilt hanging on the crib – which my mom made for us.  All in all, we created a room that we love for less than $300.  The best part, most of these items will be re-purposed/reused as he grows.