It can be tough trying to create a really fun baby room on a budget, and all the crib options can be overwhelming, but there are a ton of great styles right now at really affordable prices.  This is a great place to save some money, and you shouldn't feel bad about not purchasing a really expensive crib.  Going with a less pricey crib and a vintage dresser can leave you with more wiggle room for other details and items that may have more longevity.

Sources for above:

(1) Status Rolad Crib ($299 - love love this new style!  So good, and those feet are the cutest! Comes with toddler rail and love this color way, too. Those rails remind me of popsicle sticks!)

(2) Gelato Crib ($299 and also comes in white, and turns into a double bed!)

(3) Harlow Crib (ok, this one is $584, but if you like the acrylic look, this is the least expensive one I have seen)

(4) Colby Crib ($249, and also comes in gray and has a storage drawer!)

(5) Miles Campaign Crib ($299, converts to daybed and also comes in white! Could go modern or traditional)

(6) Scoot Crib ($349 and comes with the toddler rail)

(7) Lila Upholstered Crib ($275, with toddler rail and expensive looking details)

(8) Milo Crib ($150)

(9) Lolly Crib ($399 and comes with toddler rail, also find it in white!)

(10) Jenny Lind Crib ($249 and comes in lots of colors; find the white one for only $150!)

(11) Hudson Crib ($341 and comes with toddler rail)

(12) Olivia Crib ($199, comes with toddler rail)

(13) Marley Crib ($199, comes with toddler rail)

I love that so many brands are emphasizing style, even with a lower price point!  Note that some styles come with the toddler rail, and some don't, so that can be an extra expense if you want it.  I think it's really nice to have that in between option before you move up to a big kid bed. and keeps you from having to purchase a toddler bed (which is so cute, but not always necessary!).

We had the white Jenny Lind in Vivi's nursery, and I loved it so much!  I'll never forget shopping for cribs in a cute baby boutique (this was seven years ago, so buying cribs online wasn't as much of a thing!), and I was so disappointed that many of the cribs were $800 plus.  I came across the Jenny Lind, fell in love, and was then surprised at the $180 price.  My first question was, "what is wrong with this one?" because what else would I think when it was shockingly less expensive than the others?  We bought it, and it worked great for her, and we still use it at the farm (see photo below!).  Ellie has the gelato crib now, and I'm a really big fan. It's so cute, and perfectly modern but still playful.

Also, I think the Jenny Lind crib works great in a boy room, too, so don't be afraid to use it in a more masculine space!  I'm working on a room right now with the emerald version, and it's going to be so good!

Which one is your favorite?