Sure, you can hire an interior designer and expect to spend thousands of dollars. But what if you can spend just a few hundred dollars and end up with a room that feels just as beautiful?
Making just a few simple changes to your bedroom can make it feel brand new. The best part? You don’t need to spend a lot of money or dedicate an entire weekend to the task. Some time and minor tweaks are all you need to make your bedroom feel like the perfect place to relax at the end of the day and re-energize before you start your day in the morning.
If you’re interested in giving your bedroom a brand-new look without breaking the bank, these seven ideas are just what you need. Plus, they’re all simple enough that you can do them in less than one weekend!
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1. Replace Boring Sheets
Buying new sheets is one of the easiest ways to change up your bedroom decor. It’s easy to spend more than you need to, though. If you want some quick bang for your buck, look around your house or ask friends if they have any spare sheets. Chances are you’ll find something that will work with no extra cost at all. You can also head over to a local thrift store or discount retailer and see what sort of deals you can get there.
2. Hang Bold Wall Art
Rather than using paint to cover your walls, you can create a chic look by hanging bold art pieces for your gallery wall. You can customize these photos or paintings in any way you like. Print them out and use double-sided tape to turn them on your wall. This quick bedroom makeover idea is so affordable that you can buy several prints, allowing you to change up your look every season!
3. Paint Old Furniture
If you need to spruce up your bedroom but don’t have much time or money, repainting old furniture can help create an entirely new look. You can do it yourself with inexpensive paint, and it won’t take long! You can also add stencils or decals to items like bookcases or dressers for a fancier look.
4. Add Height with Plants
If you want to add impact to a room, you need to invest in furniture. So instead of thinking small, think vertical and add plants to your bedroom’s design scheme. They’re easy to care for and can be used as a conversation starter. Whether it’s ferns, palms, or cacti, many options are available. As long as they get light, water, and nutrients and don’t mind being confined to pots, plants will thrive anywhere.
5. Go for Colorful Accessories
Color is an affordable way to update your bedroom. By adding one or two colorful accessories, such as throw pillows, picture frames, or even a new lamp shade, you can quickly and easily update your room’s look. Be sure to choose colors that coordinate with your wall paint to create an inviting feel and aesthetic that ties together all of your bedroom’s elements.
If you love neutral walls and shelves, adding quirky and fun books and stationery holders is a great way to add color without committing to a significant change. Just remember—not everything has to match perfectly. Have fun creating playful patterns or repeating textures throughout your space instead of worrying about perfect coordination.
6. Use Area Rugs as Base Under Furniture
Area rugs do more than add warmth and color to your room. They can be quite functional, especially when it comes to adding softness under hard-to-fit furniture pieces. Whether you have an area rug underneath a bed or other piece of furniture that may come in contact with your toes, opt for extra thick area rugs. Customized rugs have been trending lately. They’re a great way to make your space feel unique without breaking your budget. You can order them online, with many designs to choose from.
7. Add Decor That Fits Your Aesthetic
One of the easiest ways to upgrade your bedroom is to make sure it fits your style. Whether you prefer classic or modern, bold or understated, adding items that feel right to you is guaranteed to make you happy and set a relaxing tone in your room. Investing in decor that reflects your preferences will also help keep clutter down.
Some popular ones are a favorite painting or photograph, which is a quick way to infuse personality into any room. Hang it above your bed or along your walls in multiples to create visual interest. You can add LED strip lights too and light up a whole wall of photographs that alludes to backlighting. The options available with these strips are pretty flexible. You can use glue dot adhesives to place them without damaging the surface if you don’t want to drill holes in your wall.
Adding new furniture and other small touches to your bedroom can significantly impact your comfort, mood, and energy levels. And while new furniture is always an option, it’s much easier on your wallet to find more creative ways to revamp your bedroom space.
