Bedroom Makeover Ideas

Your Bedroom Decorating Dilemmas Are Solved

It’s easy to get into a decorating rut when it comes to you bedroom’s décor. Instead, use these quick fixes to common decorating problems to breathe new life into your bedroom.

DILEMMA: Bedding that never changes can feel flat and uninteresting.

SOLUTION: Spring is the perfect time to add a bright colorful oversized floral quilt to your bed to revive your room’s look. Another trick is to layer your bedding. Stay in the same basic color palette, but layer quilts, blankets and pillows to add a unique charm to the space. A new set of microfiber sheets can reinvigorate your bedroom’s appeal.

DILEMMA: When decorating the bedroom, what should be put above the bed?

SOLUTION: Update your bedroom in an instant by adding one bold new focal point over the headboard. Pick a large interesting piece of wall art or a beautiful framed mirror. The wall décor also can unify or establish the bedroom’s color palette.

DILEMMA: It can be confusing trying to determine where to hang small wall art in a bedroom. What’s the rule of thumb?

SOLUTION: Your bedside table is instantly transformed and becomes a focal point when you hang wall art above it. Color is key when decorating. Make sure your wall décor is in the same color family and coordinates with the other decorations on the bedside table and the bedding. In addition, artwork looks right at home over your bed’s headboard. Be sure that it doesn’t compete with an elaborate headboard or canopy; instead it should feel like a nice complement to it. You can choose a single large piece of artwork, or consider arranging a unique gallery of a few favorite pieces paired with small mirrors or framed photos.

DILEMMA: What is the best way to light a bedroom? Overhead lights or bedside tables?

SOLUTION: Bedroom lighting works best when there are multiple light sources that allow you to adjust the light based on the time of day and the mood you want to set. Overhead lighting is ideal when you need to check if those are black socks or navy ones. Bedside lights are a must-have for bedtime reading, and a table lamp looks perfect in a corner nook where it can light up an accent chair and a small table. Dimmer switches make it a snap to adjust light levels.

DILEMMA: There’s always a need for easy access storage in the bedroom, but difficult to find it outside of big dressers.

SOLUTION: Small accents pieces that feature hidden storage often are just the right size to add to your bedroom. A pretty ottoman in a fresh shade of aqua, or a leather bench to go at the foot of your bed, are both ideal ways to add that much needed storage while adding a stylish accent.

DILEMMA: Are you interested in adding a touch of spring to your usual bedroom décor, but not sure how to do it? Think small.

SOLUTION: Small accent pieces such as a colorful shag rug, a lemony-yellow table lamp or a garden-inspired artificial flower arrangement are just a few easy ways to welcome spring into your home.

Bedroom walls present the right place to add a personal decorative touch. Bring together an eclectic collection of items that represent you and your personality in a unique “wallscape”. Here are some additional wall art tips to freshen-up a bedroom:

Bedroom Wall Art Tips:

• Update your bedroom in an instant by dressing your walls with the things you love. Create a mini wallscape with an inspirational sign, unique clock and a colorful wreath.
• Will it pay tribute to family with a collection of framed family photographs? How about a collection of vintage mirrors that has been getting dusty and now you’ve discovered this fantastic way to show them off? Or will your wall bear a collection of quirky artistic pieces that make you smile whenever you glance their way?
• No matter what approach you take, be sure to lay all your items out on a flat surface first, so that you can play with placement ahead of time. That way you won’t find yourself having to re-hang pieces in an effort to find the right balance and look that you’re going after. And don’t worry if you don’t have a vision just yet.
• Start with a few pieces; say a wall plaque with an inspirational quote, an oversized clock or a weathered shutter. Then keep your eye out for pieces that speak to you and seem like the right fit. Think of it as a way of showing off your artistic inclinations without ever having to pick up a paintbrush yourself.
• The best thing about wallscapes is that they can change just as quickly as your mood changes. So, whether you are updating based on the changing seasons, or making the latest additions to a wall of family photos, or just wanting to create an entirely new look, you can think of a wallscape as your artistic blank canvas.

Do you have other rooms to tackle?

Check out our Room Inspirations for decorating ideas that inspire.

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