You spend roughly 40 percent of your day in your bedroom — eight hours of recommended sleep, plus an hour or so for changing and another couple of hours on average for watching television programs or reading — so why not spruce up the space. Wouldn’t you rather retire to an inviting space that is a retreat from the hectic pace of the average day? We’ve complied a list of 10 easy bedroom decorating ideas that won’t break the bank.
10 Bedroom Decorating Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank:
- Swapping out your linens and bedding seasonally is probably one of the easiest ways to refresh your bedroom. Whether you choose to make the switch four times a year or twice, you’ll be surprised at what a difference they can make to the look of your bedroom.
- A new coat of paint on the walls is a low-cost, high-impact way to freshen up your bedroom instantly. If you don’t have the time or the desire to paint the entire room, consider painting a single wall with a contrasting color – maybe the wall behind your bed.
- If you have furniture that is not worth a full re-finish job, consider painting it as well. Your local home improvement store should have a choice a products that will provide good coverage and are easy to use. If you don’t have the time paint all of your furniture, consider choosing an accent piece and giving it a needed pop of color.
- An easy way to spruce up your bed is with a new headboard. Upholstered headboards look luxurious, are comfortable and are not that hard to make yourself. Wrap a square or rectangular piece of plywood with batting and decorative fabric that is cut to size, fold and staple the cloth around the back of the board and mount it on the wall behind your bed. If you prefer a more rustic chic look, an old pair of large shutters or pretty doors makes an unusual headboard. Whichever headboard you choose, make sure to mount it sturdily to your wall. For headboard making tips and inspiration, check out the DIY Network.
- You can keep it soft underfoot with new wall-to-wall carpet, or expose and refinish existing hardwood flooring and lay cushy area rugs for warmth. Switching out area rugs seasonally is an easy way to refresh your bedroom.
- Update your lighting with new table and floor lamps, or even a chandelier for a more dramatic effect. Dimmer switches offer an easy way to change lighting levels to match your mood.
- If your electrical switch plates and sockets are dated or dingy, you can replace them in a snap. You can find everything from gorgeous to interesting decorative plates everywhere from your local home improvement store to elite arts and crafts shows. If you’re updating switches and sockets, it might be a good idea to contact an electrician.
- Organization is key in your bedroom. A cluttered space might detract from your relaxation. Invest in some pretty storage options such as wicker hampers or baskets to help keep the clutter at bay.
- Reframe and relocate any art and photographs you have on your walls and tabletops. The longer they stay in the same location, the less we notice them.
- Chances are you probably chose the best furniture layout for your bedroom. If you take a step back, there might be another layout that could transform the space. Start with your bed and see if it can be moved to a different wall and go from there. You might end up moving everything back, but it wouldn’t have cost you a dime and you just might find a few underneath your bed!
Are you feeling inspired to tackle one or maybe all of these bedroom decorating ideas? Set a couple of hours aside and go for it! We think you’ll appreciate the results.
