Give Your Bedroom A Makeover Without Breaking The Bank
Your bedroom is one of the most important rooms in your house. Although it’s maybe not the place you spend the most time, the time you do spend there is crucial to maintaining a good level of physical and mental health.
Across the country, insomnia and conditions like anxiety are increasing – especially with the recent pandemic we’re dealing with on top of everything else, so, now more than ever, it’s important that you’re able to get a good sleep at night, and part of being able to do that is making sure your bedroom is a relaxing and comfortable environment.
Giving your bedroom a makeover and creating your own relaxing sanctuary doesn’t have to cost the world. So, this post is going to give you some tips to makeover your bedroom without breaking the bank.
Stand out with a Feature Wall
Feature walls have become incredibly popular in recent years, and for good reason. They offer a quick and easy way to liven up the space pretty easily and without spending a small fortune. The feature wall should be used to highlight the room’s existing focal point. Refrain from putting an accent wall in a tiny room. It will only make it look smaller.
Whether you opt for a bold complementary paint colour, some patterned wallpaper or even colourful wall tiles in striking designs, no matter what your taste, you’ll find something to suit you. You can also create feature walls out of stone, and reclaimed wood, to name a few materials. A good place to start looking for feature walls is on Pinterest where you’ll find lots of ideas and inspiration to suit your style, room size and budget.
Shine the Light on some new Lighting
When it comes to creating a peaceful space that’s going to help you relax and sleep better at night, then the lighting you use is everything. The placement, type, and brightness are all integral aspects of making a room enjoyable to spend time in. The lighting in a room either illuminates the entire space or specific elements.
If your room has enough natural light coming in during the day, then you don’t need bright lamps or ceiling lights. Instead, opt for warmer and softer shades, and even add some candles in as you’re getting ready to settle for the night as long as you remember to blow them out before you go to sleep. Corner lamps and handing lights can have a big impact on the overall feel and style of a room. Consider coloured lights and having the ability to have varying degrees of lights to suit your mood.
How About New Flooring?
Maybe you want to rip up the old carpet in your bedroom that’s seen better days, it’s a bit mouldy, or you just feel like something new! Wood is by far the most popular flooring option when considering durability, it is worth bearing in mind that only engineered wood is able to withstand the fluctuating temperatures of underfloor heating.
Of course, a bedroom is for relaxing so if you want something softer and warmer, carpet is a great choice. These days there are plenty of online retailers that will send out free samples and help you measure up your room (try Designer Carpet) without you needing to step foot out the house.
Alternatively, you could try luxury vinyl tiles. These are scratch, stain and water-resistant, so ideal for young families and those with pets.
No matter what your reason, adding a new floor to your room will really give it a fresh look and doesn’t have to break the bank.
Zhuzh Up Those Accessories
When it comes to accessories, they’re something you can find on pretty much any high street and they really don’t have to cost a fortune to look good. Just changing a few simple things in your bedroom such as the curtains, bedding or adding in a couple of picture frames can really add some visual appeal to your bedroom and make it more comfortable and relaxing quickly and easily.
Complete your bed with at least two pillows for sleeping, two shams, and three decorative pillows. Don’t forget to consider a new mattress or topper for extra comfort, just be sure the bed isn’t too high. Check out this great post from Simba in regards to the question ‘how high should my bed be‘ for guidance.
Replacing the hardware on your furniture makes it look more luxe, all you need is a screwdriver! A set of digital prints can easily be downloaded, printed, and framed to add some new flair to the room. Why not add a modern wall sconce so you can turn off the light without leaving the bed for when you’re calming down your mind with a good book?
As you can see, these tips for giving your bedroom a makeover won’t cost you a fortune and will allow you to create the harmonious atmosphere needed for a good night of sleep no matter what your taste and budget.
