Are you tired of always seeing the same four dull walls day after day? Are you looking to give your childhood bedroom a more mature look? There are many reasons that can push you to turn the room into a furniture project. With just a few simple steps, you can reinvent your bedroom and, based on your choices, you can do it with little money and even for free!
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Simple Changes
Step 1. Clean
If the room is dirty and chaotic, perhaps this is the most important thing to do to improve its appearance. It is also the first step to take before proceeding with any other improvements; It is difficult to decorate a room when you are forced to step on piles of clothes lying on the floor.
Read this article to find some suggestions. If the room is just a little messy, just put away what you have left lying around; however, if it's been a long time since you last cleaned, be prepared to dust, mop and vacuum to make the environment as good as possible
Step 2. Decorate the walls
Are the walls bare and boring? Works of art are perfect for livening up a room. Paintings, sketches, posters and other similar decorations are ideal for covering sloppy walls. You can unleash your creativity, for example a cardboard cutout of your favorite movie character can become a topic of conversation.
If you are an artist, don't feel embarrassed to hang your works; you can also find relatively cheap paintings in flea markets, thrift shops and similar places
Step 3. Choose some new bedding
Since this piece of furniture is also the one that takes up the most space, by taking care of its appearance you can improve the whole environment. Choose a new set of sheets that goes well with the rest of the decorations you have arranged in the room; by opting for something very different from the previous lingerie, you can make the change even more noticeable.
- The variations also depend on your budget; if you can afford it, you can buy new bedspreads, pillows and even the bed frame.
- As a general rule, you shouldn't combine too many "loud" motifs next to each other; choose a blanket with a bright color or an important decoration and accompany it with neutral shades, such as white, black or gray.
Step 4. Arrange your personal memories
A technique to decorate the room and at the same time affirm your personality is to show the things you like; for example, if you practice track and field, you can put the competition javelin on top of the bookshelf. If you are a musician, you can place the guitar in a corner; if you love reading, fill the bookcase with texts bound with antique covers.
Choose the one that best suits your personality; only you know what you really care about
Step 5. Lay down some rugs to decorate the floor
If this is parquet, carpets are the best choice. In flea markets you can sometimes find antique patterns with very intricate designs, but furniture stores offer nice modern rugs at reasonable prices. These elements make the environment warmer and reduce the annoying echo that is generated with hard surfaces.
If you have decided to buy a used one, make sure it is clean before placing it in the bedroom; read this article to learn how to wash it with vinegar without spending too much money
Step 6. Keep some houseplants for a natural touch
Some make the room really lively and welcoming; the flowers represent vibrant "splashes of color" that make the environment varied. Try placing a small vase of cut flowers near the window so they get plenty of sun. just pay attention to the specific instructions that come with the plants you purchased.
To avoid mess, remember to throw away the dead leaves as the plants lose them
Method 2 of 2: Major Changes
Step 1. Remove furniture or rearrange it to free up space
With the passage of time, many objects tend to accumulate and the environments become messy and crowded. Try to breathe new air into the room by removing unnecessary furniture until you reduce the furniture to the "bare minimum"; the extra space you gain makes the room feel like a new, bigger place.
You can also just change the arrangement to achieve a similar effect. For example, if the bed takes up a lot of space in the center of the room, push it against a wall to have more floor space available and give the impression that the room is larger
Step 2. Change the lighting
There are many exciting ways to change the lights in a room; for example, you can hang Christmas lights on the ceiling to enjoy their festive shimmer at night. Maybe the bedroom is a little dark and dark at night, but a vintage lamp bought at the flea market and placed in a corner can make it brighter.
Changing the light also means making changes to the windows. For example, you can buy new curtains; thick ones keep the environment dark even in the morning while you sleep. The thinner fabrics, on the other hand, let the sun's rays pass, projecting colored flashes into the room
Step 3. Consider painting the walls
It is a long job that creates a lot of havoc, but completely transforms the look of the room. Choose a light and neutral color; shades such as white, gray, blue, ultramarine green and lavender are generally the most suitable. Darker, deeper colors can distract you and make the room look like a hotel room compared to a place you really live in.
- If you don't live in a home that you own (for example, you are renting or still staying with your parents), ask for permission before painting the walls.
- Follow the advice on this link for more details.
Step 4. Match the colors
If you want to get involved in bedroom decor, coordinated colors make the job look more professional. Choose two or three of your favorite colors and then buy furniture, curtains and bedding respecting these shades; even then, remember that neutral and light shades are preferred.
The guide you find in this link can help you choose shades that go well together
Step 5. Make some handcrafted furniture
This work takes time, energy and skill, but allows you to customize the room. The most complex and demanding option is perhaps the construction starting from raw materials, such as wooden planks; an easier alternative is to buy old or damaged furniture to restore and modify. This second solution also allows you to save on materials, since ruined furnishings generally have a lower price. You can do a search on the classifieds web pages to find some pieces that are given away for free.
One example is the construction of a bed headboard. The simplest model is made up of banal wooden boards nailed together to obtain a panel; paint or decorate the visible side and then fix the headboard to the bed frame
Step 6. Consider keeping pets
The best roommates are those who spend most of their time in small cages and containers. You have to take care of them every day by providing food, care and cleaning their environment, so know that they represent a rather important responsibility. However, by strictly adhering to the right routine, these animals turn into friends who will accompany you for years (and you always have something to talk about when you invite a new person into the room for the first time).
Fish, lizards, insects, and small mammals like hamsters are all animals that you can keep in a cage or aquarium inside the bedroom
Advice
- If you have a printer, you shouldn't have a hard time making wall decorations; for example, you can print words, phrases or quotes with the typeface of your choice.
- Don't copy someone else's room. The ones you see in furniture magazines may look beautiful, but the bedroom is all yours, so you should customize it.
- Add some colored lights. They are beautiful when you turn them on in the evening after turning off the main lamps; hang them wherever you like, such as on the ceiling, on the top of the bed or on a mirror.
- Change the sheets by choosing more lively and comfortable fabrics; do not use the white ones because they get dirty quickly.
- If you've decided to paint your walls, don't commit to one color until you've compared it to others and make a well-thought-out decision; you don't have to come to realize that you don't like the color after the job is done.
