Bedroom Decorating Ideas For Less

By Abbie Osborne-Wilson

The bedroom is your own personal space. This sometimes becomes a curse as the tendency to be lax is high. We beautify areas of the house that are used for entertaining guests, such as the living room and dining room, that leaves the bedroom somewhat lacking in aesthetic appeal when in fact, this is where we can decorate freely because it is our own space.

You may be spending more time in your bedroom than your friends do and your visitors don't ever drop by to take a look. Nevertheless, this personal space, your sanctuary should be in superior quality just like the rest of the house. Therefore, clear the clutter and start organizing your stuff.

So how and where do you start changing that? If you are like most people, check your budget first and see how much you're willing to spend on your dream room. If you're willing to spend a little over the normal, it is easier to remove all the current furniture and start from scratch. But with the economy what it is, you will probably have to be resourceful and work with most of what you already have.

Don't worry; there are other ways of updating the look of your bedroom without breaking the bank. Your first step should be to choose a theme or a look that you want to get for your room. This includes the color scheme that you want for the walls and the aesthetic for the furniture. Once you've selected a color, repaint your walls in that color. It's a cheap way to dramatically change any room. For even more savings, you could choose to paint just one wall - an accent wall - which is often assigned as the wall behind the headboard.

Repainting is cheaper than wallpapering. Opting for one color is cheaper too compared to using multi-colors. If you have more bucks to spare for cans of paint, painting the ceiling is also a good decorating method for making everything look seamless. However, this is not a prerequisite for a successful decorating project. Painting the walls, actually even just the accent wall, which is usually the one behind the headboard is absolutely fine.

Bring plants or fresh flowers into your room to add life, color and even scent to the room. Artificial ones will do if you're not the kind with a green thumb. Just be sure to position live plants near windows so that they can get enough sunlight.

Moreover, improve your bed by changing the beddings into something that goes with the theme. If you have some extra money, decorating with throw pillows and a duvet will maximize its new do.

You'll be surprised at how simply rearranging your bedroom furniture will give the whole space a new look. Go ahead and try different arrangements until you find the right one that suits the room.

A simple change in beddings can instantly transform your room. If you have been using and alternating the same beddings for years, allot a budget for a new set. Match the color with the room's motif.

If you're lacking in compartment because of all the shopping you did these last years, purchasing decorative and dual purpose items is recommended. Ottomans with storage, pretty boxes and hip chests don't occupy too much space but are handy with storage to keep your things. You can also keep things you don't use or need just yet in bags or an extra suitcase and place them under the bed.

Decorating your bedroom is more fun because of the personal factor. You can use all your favorite things, personalized stuff and other memorable items. It's your private space, so you can be as quirky or queer as you want. Ascertain though that you won't sacrifice the comfort factor. You need to sleep too.

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