A complete bedroom renovation can seem like an exciting idea until one starts calculating all the costs involved. Changing the furniture, choosing the paint, opting for window treatments, and installing lights are products/services that are certainly not budget-friendly. Thankfully, there are many cost-effective ideas for revamping and decorating a bedroom that can work wonders in transforming the room’s aesthetic appeal. These ideas can be executed with minimal money, creative thinking, and enough time.
Add indoor plants
One of the simplest and most affordable bedroom makeover ideas that can substantially transform the look of the room, is adding plants around the space. Lush green indoor plants can instantly liven up a room and thankfully, do not even cost a fortune. Based on the space and layout of one’s bedroom space, one can choose traditional planters to place on the shelves and/or floor or hanging planters. If there’s space constraint, one can opt for the latter as they can be hung near the windows to make the best of the space. Also, that way the plants can get the required sunlight. If one finds it difficult to maintain and care for real plants, consider adding artificial plants to the room for a mostly similar aesthetic effect.
Get throw pillows for the bed
Throw pillows barely serve any practical purpose but can add a hint of aesthetic value to a room. These pillows, which are generally placed on couches, can give a really luxurious feel to the bedroom when placed on a bed. When choosing the color of the covers, make sure they complement the rest of the color palette of the room. This will help amp up the space instantly. A set of four throw pillows would cost somewhere around $15 to $20, making it one of the most budget-friendly bedroom decorating elements.
Declutter and organize
Oftentimes, people fail to realize how much an unkept or unorganized room can make it feel smaller and more chaotic. Decluttering the room by getting rid of things that are always in eyeshot but not useful, can completely transform its look. In the case of a bedroom, it is always recommended to start by decluttering the shelves, nightstands, and tables. One may not necessarily need to get rid of all the things, like books, magazines, or files, lying around but just placing them inside closed storage shelves neatly can make a significant change. Clearing up the space will instantly make the bedroom appear a lot more organized and more visually appealing.
Add a mirror
A low-cost but highly effective bedroom update that one can consider for revamping their room, is adding a mirror around the space. Full-length mirrors, when placed opposite to a wall, make the room look a lot more spacious and airy. One can even consider placing it perpendicular or opposite to the windows in the room, to increase the amount of natural light flowing into the room. Along with being inexpensive, mirrors are also functional elements and take up little space, all of which make them a practical design hack for bedrooms.
Replace the curtains
Curtains are also an important element of a room, as they add a lot to its overall look and aesthetics. So a great way to update the look of a bedroom without breaking the bank is replacing the curtains. One can also play around with different styles and fabrics, to feel more comfortable and cozy in the room. For instance, if one already has blackout fabric curtains, one can consider replacing them with sheer ones, as the latter allows more natural light to flow in, making the room airier. Likewise, one can also consider installing blinds or shades for an upgraded and sophisticated look. Additionally, bold curtain colors or patterns add more definition to the room.
Try DIY-decor ideas
Those who have a penchant for designing and creating art pieces can use their creativity to brainstorm affordable or budget bedroom decorating ideas. Hanging a few art pieces such as abstract paintings, illustrations/sketches, or photo collages, that complement the overall theme of the room, can instantly improve its visual appeal. There are also a few simple yet effective DIY bedroom makeover ideas that one can try on a budget. These include painting the headboard directly on the wall behind the bed or revamping small furniture pieces in the bedroom such as the nightstand or shelves. Such DIY ideas do not require one to spend a fortune. They provide one the opportunity to create a masterpiece, adding a personalized touch to the space.
Change the bedding
Like curtains, one can also consider swapping their old bedding for new ones to upgrade their bedroom on a budget. Choosing fabrics with bright and popping colors or distinctive and attractive patterns can bring a great change and improvement in the appearance of the bedroom.
Add a rug or a carpet
Placing a carpet or rug on the floor of the bedroom can amp up a space while also providing utility benefits. Additionally, the right carpet, usually a smaller and more decorative one rather than a full-length carpet, can also perfectly tie the room together, in terms of aesthetics. That said, its placement is equally important. Place the carpet under the bed or alongside it, depending on the layout and design of the room. If one has the luxury of a bigger space, try to create a cozy corner with a rocking chair, a planter, and a rug to provide one a comfortable space to wind down after a long, work day.
