You deserve the perfect bedroom.
Our budget-friendly updates will add the style you need.
If your bedroom’s lack of style puts you to sleep, revamp the look with these easy ideas.
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Our roundup of simple, affordablebedroom updateswill give your space plenty of personality, comfort, and function.
Don’t skimp on design in your favorite place to escape from it all!
Here, a green duvet, red throw blanket, and colorful pillows energize the otherwise neutral space.
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There are textures to suit any taste.
Here, asubtle cream backdropis brought into focus with lively pillows.
Try Bold New Bed Linens
Nothing looks and feels fresher in a bedroom than new bedding.
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Here,shiplap wallswork well with navy blue bedding and drapes and warm red accents.
The room feels smaller and more intimate without a visual break between the ceiling and walls.
Or make a graphic statement withpatterned wallpaperon the ceiling.
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Built-In Beauty
Elevate your bedroom’s style with molding.
This is a quick way to add drama to a ho-hum room.
Bright red triangles on the decorative pillows add an unexpected touch of color to the serene scheme.
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Embrace Your Hobby
Refresh your room with images and artifacts that speak to your personality.
Whether you love bird-watching or hiking in the mountains, include your passion project in your bedroom update.
In thisteen bedroom, skateboards hang above the headboard as a tribute to a favorite hobby.
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Handmade quilts and applique designs give a charming nod to nostalgia.
Take a Seat
No space in the primary bedroom for a separate sitting area?
Arrange a bench or small loveseat at the end of the bed.
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Mix and match decorative pillows and throws on the bed and the seating.
Dreamy Scene
Create a sweet spot where a kid will truly love to retreat.
Stack pillows in the corner to create awelcoming spot to reador listen to music.
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A sheer canopy hung from the ceiling creates a whimsical look that will make their room feel extra special.
Update the Headboard
A dramatic headboard can have an immediate impact.
Here, new fabric covers an existing headboard for a DIY update.
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Complement an accent wall with subdued tones on the other walls.
Bring In the Right Amount of Light
General overhead lighting is less important in bedrooms.
Consider room-darkening or insulated lining, depending on what your needs are.
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Here, striped curtains play off the traditional pattern of the upholstered headboard andboard-and-batten wall treatment.
But in every case, millwork surface treatments can add charm and texture to a room.
Combined with the light wall color, the effect is subtle yet satisfying.
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Wake up a tired bedroom with an eclectic blend of fabrics and furnishings.
Here, small delicate patterns on the pillows contrast nicely with the sleek modern lines of the bed.
Test various configurations for your artwork by cutting shapes from kraft paper and taping them on the wall.
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For a quick and easy bedroom update, modify a piece ofordinary moldingto make a picture rail.
Decorative golden picture hooks fitted with chain and rope display a mix of frames and add architectural interest.
Use a circular link at the top of each chain to hang it over the hook.
Redo Closet Doors
In many bedrooms, closet doors occupy a significant amount of wall space.
Why not replace the bulky, utilitarian sliding doors with something you’ll enjoy waking up to every day?
Here, sliding closet doors were replaced with chic French doors.
Mirrored panelshide closet clutterand give the room more visual space.
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