10 Tips On Upgrading Your Bedroom Design
If you want your bedroom look fresher and cozier, you don’t need to fully refurbish it. Follow these simple tips to enjoy a completely new feel!
When you think of updating your house, you probably start with the living room because this is the place that all your guests see. But if you focus on the bedroom, you’ll quickly appreciate an increased level of comfort on both physical and emotional levels. In this article, you’ll find tips on improving the design of your bedroom with minimum effort. These recommendations should suit any type of space, no matter how large or limited your budget is.
Focus on Functionality
Start with buying a modern bed and a new mattress. You should never economize on these two items because your health and productivity depend on them. You might want to consult your doctor to get to know which type of mattress will be optimal for your spine. Plus, you should make sure that the bed matches the overall theme of the room.
If you love textiles, consider a bed with a padded headboard. It can make the space look as sophisticated as a boutique hotel.
Buy a Bright Blanket and Premium Sheets
The blanket will become the focal point of the room. Also, you can purchase matching pillows to add character to the space.
If you invest in top-end bed linen, your sleep quality will improve dramatically. White sheets should match the color scheme of any room. You might consider layering them with other accessories such as fluffy mini blankets.
Modify the Layout
Declutter the room and leave only those items that you need indeed. Crammed bedrooms can hardly provide high-quality relaxation. The less furniture and objects there are, the more light and air there is in the space. Sometimes, it might be enough to relocate just one furniture item, such as the bed or the chest of drawers, to make the room look new and fresh.
Repaint the Walls
If the decor of the bedroom seems dull and gloomy to you, feel free to paint the walls in any bold color you like. When you check designer blogs, you might notice that blue walls look particularly stunning. But you might want to avoid using this color if your bedroom is compact and there is little natural light in it.
Painting should be easier and more cost-efficient than using wallpapers. You should buy only quality paints that help seal out the moisture while keeping dirt and debris away from the walls. If you prefer wallpapers, you might opt for ones with fancy print — they will create a full-fledged fashion statement.
Paint Ceiling the Same Color as Walls
It will make the bedroom look cozier and more intimate. If you appreciate quirky interiors, you might want to color the walls and install a patterned wallpaper on the ceiling. This should be the quickest way of transforming the entire ambiance of the space.
Keep the Floor Interesting
Instead of changing the flooring, you might buy a rug with a fun pattern or interesting texture. If you have a bright blanket and pillows, the rug should match them. If you prefer neutral bedding, let the rug become the stand-alone focal point. It will dictate the entire ambiance of the room and add visual intrigue to the space. Besides, you won’t need to walk on bare tiles or hardwood floors.
Bring in the Light
Lighting in your bedroom should be peaceful and comforting. You might want to hand a huge chandelier only for the sake of its unique looks. Yet in general, overhead lighting fixtures are not too important for the space where you come to have rest.
Floor lamps and bedside lamps should look spot-on in any bedroom. Wall lamps can have three functions:
- Cast a warm glow over a large space
- Double as wall art
- Complement the decor you already have
It would be nice to have a mix of wall and table lamps that you can switch up to suit specific needs.
Update Your Window Treatments
These are a few popular options that you might want to consider:
- Simple window blinds offer a contemporary appeal. Choose them if you love minimalism.
- If you enjoy an informal ambiance, opt for curtains.
- If you prefer a classic and slightly formal style, use drapes.
As for the choice of fabric, feel free to experiment! Any fabric will look trendy as long as it fits the overall decor of the space.
Incorporate Plants
Potted plants will make the bedroom look serene and elegant. You can place them right on your bedside table, or on the windowsill, or in the corner, or on your vanity table. Plants relieve stress and nicely fit into interiors of any style.
Add a Personal Touch
This bedroom belongs to you, so it should reflect your personality. The easiest way of accentuating the unique character of this space is to hang your best photos on the walls. Apart from pictures, you can frame and hang any objects that are dear to you: from diplomas to dried flowers, from celebrity autographs to quotes of your favorite poets.
Buy matching frames for all the items of your collection — but mind that these frames don’t need to be of the same shape or color. You might choose wooden, or steel, or black plastic frames to create a cohesive impression.
If you buy artwork for your bedroom, opt for such pieces that fit its decor and your character. When you purchase pieces of art because they are trendy or because they have good reselling value, you might want to place them in the living room or elsewhere. In the bedroom, all the objects should provide relaxation.
Final Thought
Hopefully, this article gave you enough inspiration on upgrading your bedroom. Buy a new bed, a comfortable mattress, top-end linen and a statement blanket. Modify the layout, the light or the window treatments. Change the decor of either walls, floor or ceiling. Incorporate plants and add a touch of personality. All these approaches to refurbishment require minimum money, time and effort and you’ll be able to cope with them without the help of a professional designer.
