Cool Cribs

I've been working on a nursery for a friend and thus have been scouting cribs. I must say that there are some pretty amazing little baby beds out there! Annoyingly, my favs are crazy expensive but there are definitely plenty of wonderful well-priced options too. The premium collections do seem to have more stylish (and probably higher quality) changing tables. Most have a removable changing tray which means that the dresser/chest can be used for many years instead of just a few. On that same note (especially if you're buying an expensive crib), it's smart to get one that converts to a toddler and/or twin bed so that it can be used for a longer period of time.

Nurseryworks has absolutely fabulous cribs (but def $$$)...the darling Dorothy Draper-esque Uptown and the crystal clear acrylic Hollis are the best in my opinion...

Designed by Tamara Honey of House of Honey

Ducduc also makes really neat baby furniture including this sophisticated Morgan crib and changer...

I also love the cribs and changers from the New Traditionalists. I'm especially fond of the looks of the Regency and Savannah styles...

Final photo via So Haute

I know that most parents-to-be aren't in the market for super expensive cribs and I promise that I'm not showing these to torture everyone. If you do love one of the above, keep in mind that you can modify a cheaper crib and make it look like one of the luxe styles. For instance, the fun colored accents of the New Traditionalist's Savannah crib could be recreated by adding some painted wood panels and trim or the Dorothy Draper look of Nurseryworks' Uptown crib could be mimicked with some vintage brass hardware and some thoughtfully-placed glossy black trim pieces. Unfortunately, I don't think Nurseryworks' Hollis can be replicated in any way ;)

Are any of you planning a nursery right now? If so, have you picked a crib? Any special features or functions that you're searching for?