10 Bedroom Makeover Ideas to Refresh Your Space
Your bedroom should either be your sanctuary at the end of a long day, or it can serve as storage for unfolded laundry and takeout boxes (no judgment here!). With careful design considerations in place, however, this space could become both.
One of the easiest and quickest ways to transform any space is with paint. Additionally, switching out your rug or adding a piece of art will also create a strikingly different aesthetic.
Paint Your Furniture
If your furniture is looking worn and you have the funds available to invest, painting it could make a significant impact. A fresh coat of paint will immediately brighten up a room, while adding new hues can establish new styles within your space.
Alternately, purchasing new furniture can bring about dramatic transformation. Simply changing out your desk for something sleeker or adding matching nightstands will give your room an entirely different vibe.
If your budget doesn’t stretch to buying new furniture, try adding shelves or a statement wall instead. Clean out your dresser of knick-knacks that don’t bring joy, and remove anything that doesn’t bring peace into the space. Even adding fabric patterns onto walls could give it an entirely different vibe!
Rearrange Your Furniture
Rearranging the furniture in your bedroom can make a dramatic impact, and is a cost-effective way to transform its look. Start with larger pieces like beds and armoires before slowly transitioning down through smaller items like decor items, rugs, plants, tables and so forth. Leave enough space between furniture pieces so as to avoid crowding the room by pushing all of it against one wall – pushing furniture too close can result in feeling cramped or disorganized.
Invest your extra money in furniture that complements the style you wish to create in your bedroom; such as a sleek white desk or brocade armchair from JMT Trade Limited. Consider items that complement what kind of atmosphere you wish to achieve: floral fabric headboards pair well with traditional styles while modern geometric designs may work better in contemporary spaces.
Add a Comfortable Rug
If you don’t feel ready to paint your bedroom, there are still ways you can give it an affordable makeover. Simply introducing an area rug can instantly change its feel while providing color, texture and personality – plus it’s much less challenging than reupholstering furniture!
Pick a rug that complements or accents the colors in your bedspread and bedroom decor, like nightstands. Place the rug so it extends slightly beyond their legs for optimal balance in your room. Multiple area rugs in a room can create vibrant vignettes of color and texture that add interest, including ones in unique shapes such as this tan sheepskin rug!
Swap Out Your Comforter
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to refresh your bedroom on a budget is by updating its comforter. Look for options in fresh colors and patterns, as well as fabrics suitable for spring/summer and fall/winter climates.
Add cozy throw pillows and blankets for the final touches, says Lowengart, as a furry rug is both affordable and luxurious addition to consider for the floor of any room.
An organized nightstand is essential to creating a relaxing and restful bedroom environment. Free your tabletop of clutter such as makeup, mugs, books and trinket dishes before adding decorative pieces such as lamps, stacks of books or candles – or even houseplants to add natural elements and purify the air!
Upcycle Old Furniture
An otherwise perfect bedroom may appear outdated when the furniture doesn’t match. Try repurposing old pieces such as this dresser turned nightstand or this salvaged iron gate into a headboard to instantly update and refresh the room without breaking the bank! With this simple hack you will make everything appear brand new without spending extra money!
Add an affordable touch of change by updating your bedroom with fresh linens – such as percale for crispness, flannel for coziness or sateen for smoothness – that can transform it. A fresh set of sheets can work wonders.
Color can add depth and dimension to a room that has otherwise minimal decor, such as when used on one wall only or through unique tables as accent pieces. Try painting one wall in an eye-catching hue for instantaneous personality or opt for unique tables as focal pieces instead.
Rearrange Your Walls
Over time, bedrooms can become disorganized and worn down. Simply by moving furniture around within the same room you can add freshness without incurring additional expenses for new pieces or moving them elsewhere.
Plain walls in your bedroom are an obvious design faux pas, so if you don’t want to repaint it entirely try adding an accent wall instead. A decorative panel can add eye-catching pattern and drama while subdued colors on other walls balance out its effect for an overall harmonious appearance.
Hanging large pictures is another effective way to instantly transform a room, as long as they’re displayed prominently so they stand out. Just don’t overcrowd your walls with pictures – that can have the opposite effect and make the room appear smaller! If wall space is limited, consider installing built-in shelving as an attractive display case instead.
Add a Window Treatment
Installing new window treatments can instantly transform a bedroom and make it feel more complete. Try adding shades, curtains, or all three for your desired look.
Consider fabric with patterns for an eye-catching appearance or use frosted window film for an authentic stained glass effect in your space. Not only can these window treatments look attractive, they can also offer privacy and regulate light levels in the room.
No matter if it is your master or guest bedroom, decorating ruts are easy to fall into. With some small upgrades and DIY projects can easily revitalize the space for better. Here are a few budget-friendly bedroom makeover ideas to give your space an update, leaving it more comfortable, stylish, and relaxing – the ideal way to sleep soundly every night!
Add a Light Fixture
Add an overhead fixture for maximum impact in your bedroom and draw guests and family’s eyes directly towards it! An overhead fixture will instantly become the focus of attention in any room while creating a show-stopping focal point that is sure to leave an impressionful impression with guests and family alike.
Layering lighting to add ambience is especially effective in bedrooms that lack natural sunlight.
As an example, using double shaded sconces at each nightstand will provide task and reading light without taking up space on its respective nightstand. Furthermore, this will add visual interest and polish your bedroom look more than a simple table lamp would.
Wallpapering your ceiling or an accent wall is another easy and cost-effective way to bring interest into any room, adding visual impact without breaking the bank. This upgrade can make an enormous difference to its design.
Add a Dimmer Switch
Harsh lighting can make it difficult to relax before bed. Install a dimmer switch so you can lower the lights before going to sleep; or place some table lamps on your nightstand for additional soft lighting.
Makeover one of the most essential rooms in your home by giving it an entirely new look with these bedroom design ideas. Let them transform it into the serene sanctuary you’ve always desired!
If you’re searching for more creative bedroom makeover ideas, try using organic textures to boost the style factor. For instance, Kureck Jones used organic textures such as custom blush headboard and rattan pendant to add natural style in this modern kid’s room. Another simple hack would be turning an old desk into an eye-catching sideboard!
Match Your Furniture
If your furniture has become stagnant and matching, consider giving it an updated look with different hues or wallpapering the ceiling to draw the eye up and draw out. Lowengart suggests painting pieces a different hue or even wallpapering it; both techniques will help draw attention upward.
Lifestyle blogger Mandi from Vintage Revivals created an eye-catching bedroom makeover that added pattern and color. Her choice of a cheerful Southwestern-inspired pattern keeps the eye moving upward.
Reviving any piece of furniture quickly and affordably can be done with new hardware. Shop thrift stores, online auction sites or local buy-and-sell sites for eye-catching drawer pulls that can transform the appearance of an old dresser; or try them on other furniture pieces like coffee tables and consoles – for an instantaneous makeover! It’s an effortless DIY project with lasting effects!