5 Essential Bedroom Makeover Ideas

Your bedroom should be an oasis for you after a long day at work – or as a place to escape the kids.

If your bedroom has become humdrum, here are five essential tips on how to make it over to make it a more fun and relaxing space.

1. Add a statement piece

There are several “pieces” you can choose to add to your master bedroom to change it up. A new headboard on even the simplest bed makes it look sleek and elegant. A large mirror with an interesting design or frame will not only add class to the room, but will make it look bigger. Adding a stylish and glamorous chandelier or light fixture can make the room look more stylish. And replacing a piece in your room – such as a bedside table or a dresser – with a vintage or unique piece can make the room look unique. A trunk or wood crate instead of the bedside table can also be an interesting and stylish piece.

2. Paint or wallpaper

Some of the new trends in painting can be applied to your master bedroom to add a rich feel to it. For example, you could paint the room and the ceiling the same color, can make the room feel more intimate. Or for a bold change, simply paint one wall – the one behind your bed – a daring color like dark blue or brown. Wallpaper is now available in self-adhesive that is also easy to remove. You could wallpaper your whole room or just one wall with a jazzy print – or you could use stick-on wall art that comes in a variety of options from words to butterflies.

3. Add pictures or artwork

Create a mosaic of family photos. Or find some eye-catching paintings to hang around the room to make it feel more lived-in and homelike. The colors in a painting can complement your bedding colors or the new wall color you choose. You could even choose a wall-sized framed poster to make a dramatic statement.

4. Invest in new bedding

Consider purchasing a new duvet and sheets. Punch it up by going with bright colors or Purchasing new, more comfy pillows, such as those with foam sold by EliteRest, will make the bed more inviting. You could even dress up your windows with new curtains or a valance to match. And you can never have too many pillows – you can invest in throw pillows of varying sizes, shapes and colors and arrange them in your bed for a romantic or cozy look.

5. Create a reading nook

Add a cozy chair with a hassock, a standing lamp and a throw afghan to create a comfortable new space. Finish off the look by stacking a few vintage hardcover books near the chair.

Whatever you choose to do to makeover your bedroom, remember it doesn’t have to be expensive. Ahead of making any changes, you could create for yourself a budget of how much you would like to spend, and then keep to it. It doesn’t need to be expensive to be fabulous.