I don’t know about you, but for me, the bedroom is one of my favorite rooms in the whole house. It’s my quiet place, the place where I go when I want to relax and recharge my batteries after a long day. That’s why, when I had to decide which room I should redecorate this year, my bedroom was number 1 on the list.
When the time comes to give your bedroom a makeover, it is normal to wonder where the best place is to start and how to keep your budget on the line. Luckily, you don’t need to spend huge amounts of money to make your bedroom look stylishly brand new. In this post, I will give you some tips that also helped me redecorate my bedroom and transform it into the room of my dreams without breaking the bank. Interested? Then read on!
Declutter
When we think about a bedroom, we think about a place where we can relax and how can you do that if your room is too crowded with unnecessary things? You have to take a look around, see what you really need to be there, see how you can organize your things better in order to make some space.
Lights
To start with, you should try and have your bedroom as the room in your house that has to most access to natural light. It is proven that natural light improves your mood, keeps you healthy and increases your quality of sleep. In order to create a bit of atmosphere, you could play with bulb shades, fair lights or candles for a more atmospheric look.
Colors and mirrors
If your bedroom is small, you need to choose light tones to make it look larger. I’m not just talking about walls and floors, but also about your bedding. The bed is the focal point in your bedroom so the colors of the bedding will clearly determine the aspect of the room.
Because a good night’s sleep is a must in order to function properly the next day, I suggest you also invest in a good bed. Nowadays, you can’t find great pieces of bedding for a good price, so it will be easy to find something you like. When you’re next picking up your weekly food shop, why not check out the home accessories aisle, you’ll be surprised by the amount of affordable yet stylish pieces you can get.
Add layers
Layering is the oldest trick in the book to making your room look and feel professionally designed. From duvet covers and cushions to rugs, there are plenty of ways to make your room feel better styled. These layers are perfect for the winter, as they add that touch of coziness that can make coming home from a long day all the more worth it.
In the summer, try layering lighter materials to achieve a more fresh and airy atmosphere. When choosing blankets, try to look for something with more neutral colors as these are far easier to work into existing and future design schemes. When it comes to rugs, look to thicker pile rugs such as shaggy rugs for that added comfort. Their fluffy texture brings not only depth but warmth too thanks to its insulating properties.
These are just a few tips that helped me achieve the bedroom of my dreams in no time. If you have other tips for me, don’t be shy and leave them in the comment box below.
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