Your
bedroom is your one place of solace, that slice of heaven that you escape to at
the end of your day. It should be a place that you’re comfortable in, and the
decor should reflect that. Most of the time, bedrooms accumulate the fallout of
years of neglect and misuse, and end up cluttered, without proper elements.
Your furnishing needs and the look you want to achieve may change over the
years you stay there, and every once in a while, you feel the need to update
the “look” that it has. Redecorating is usually a costly affair, but it doesn't
have to be. There are many small changes and additions you can incorporate that
make a huge difference but don’t really lighten your wallet by much. We’ll work
through the bedroom, element by element, so you can transform your
bedroom into a luxurious experience!
The
Bed
The
bed is the focal point in your bedroom, and often the most neglected. Changing
this goes a long way in setting the look and feel of the room. Invest in good
pillows and linens. Two different pillow sizes should be enough, along with a
set of neck pillows. Adding a classy duvet is an easy instant upgrade. Headboards
are an inexpensive centerpiece. To add a personal touch, buy an old, used
headboard and revamp it. Add your own paint, or upholster it in a fabric of
your choice and voila! In case you have a metal bedpost with a frame behind it,
you can decorate the wall behind your bed with an inexpensive but dramatic rug.
This is an excellent bargain option that needs a minimum amount of effort as
well.
The
Curtains
Upgrading
your curtains provides a fresh look at the room. Have boring, single color
curtains? Add instant glam with a richly embroidered window valance. Wooden
pelmets that hide unsightly curtain rods are another easy option. If your
existing pelmets are boring, a fresh coat of paint can do wonders. If painting
isn’t an option, you can use wash tape to define the borders that gives a nice,
quirky look to the item.
The
curtains themselves should be changed too. Investing in high-quality material
and a nice design is always a good idea. Use light colors and translucent
material if you don’t have a lot of ambient light in the room, and darker
colors and heavy material for bigger rooms. Blinds are an option that adds a
modern look and feel and are easy to maintain as well.
The
Floor
The
floor can make a huge difference to a room. Smaller rooms could do without
carpeting, and the natural wood flooring makes the room look much bigger and
airier. Instead, area carpets offer a much classier-looking alternative that is
functional too. The color of your carpeting can go a long way in changing the
look of your room. Changing it might be a tad expensive, but is worth every
penny in the overall outcome. DIY dyeing is another option here. You can
customize the color to be one you want, and you won’t have to stick to what’s
available in the store.
Storage
This
is the most dramatic change that you can make, and for nearly nothing at that!
You can often have a number of piles of things in your bedroom. This makes the
room look untidy and messy, and generally trashy. Step up your game with some
easy storage options that instantly make your room look fresher and brighter.
Old wire baskets can be lined with pretty fabric to make excellent storage
options. Keep wicker baskets for dirty laundry. Keep a dedicated trashcan. Add
a bookshelf. Your options are limited only by your imagination!
Accessories
These
are the cheapest tips there are. Update an old dresser or wooden cabinet with a
new, dark tint and new knobs or handles. Updating handles and knobs doesn’t
take much money, but makes any old item feel like new. You could pick up some
vintage ones for a luxurious, old-world feel. New varnish on all your woodwork
is an excellent update that you can do at home.
Add
new accessories like lamps that fix bad lighting in the room. Go for subdued
lighting here, with an option to increase it if the need arises. Add
wall-fixtures to add drama, and play with levels in your space. Invest in
paintings, or get your old photographs framed. Use wall decals for an easy fix
to blank wall space. Wall murals which are custom made, either store
bought or handmade, add a personal touch and just the right amount of drama to
make a good talking point. Log in to http://www.homestoreonline.com.au for more information and details.
Nice recommendation. Gives me more options to upgrade the feel and look of my room in KL.
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