Good Questions: DIY or More Affordable Canopy Crib?

Carrie writes: Hi! As we're getting ready for our baby to arrive, we're looking for a special crib for our nursery. I have my eye on the ducduc Cabana Canopy Crib (pictured at the link below). I love the simple lines of this crib, but am not in love with the price. Do you have any suggestions of similar cribs at a less expensive price or diy projects to turn a regular crib into a canopy crib?

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I'm not sure that's practical...but thought I'd put it out there since everyone always has such good ideas! Thanks!

Please share any ideas and info with Carrie in the comments below...thanks!

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I just saw this today on ikeahacker (scroll down to Tanja's canopy bed): http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/2008/06/bedroom-series-2-bedposts-can-be-hacked.html

It would have to be modified a bit for a crib, but it is a good starting point.

posted by eskkimmo on May 6th 2009 at 2:40pm
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seems like you could go with any of the Ikea cribs if you like the look -- and then just have the canopy suspended from the ceiling from some cup hooks or something.

posted by melonkelli on May 6th 2009 at 4:05pm
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I'm with melonkelli. The Ikea Gulliver would be a very close match sans the canopy.

posted by vwsmith on May 6th 2009 at 6:11pm
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WOW, that's ugly.

posted by hundredsofseabirds on May 7th 2009 at 7:49am
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It seems like you could bolt posts to the outside of any crib, and then you would have a canopy. Depending on the assembly of the crib, you could maybe use your tall posts instead of the crib's corner posts...

posted by lemonadefish on May 7th 2009 at 11:03am
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