Your bedroom is where you spend most of your free time at home, so it should reflect your style and personality. If you are still using your childhood decor scheme, a bedroom update might be in order. Even if you don't want to make larger changes such as getting new furniture, a coat of paint and new flooring, even smaller changes can help you transform your room into a new space that looks and feels like your own. A few new accessories can also help you give your bedroom a makeover.
Moving your bed to a different part of the room or changing its position can be a fast and easy way to make your room look completely different. If you have a small bedroom, stick to a position against the wall, but try placing it against different walls to see which one works best for you. If your room is larger, place the head of the bed against the wall to make more space for other furniture. You can also try out creative bed placements ideas such as positioning it diagonally in the corner.
Changing your wall colors is time consuming, but changing your bedding colors is incredibly quick. Invest in a few new sets of sheets, a quilt, a duvet cover, a throw and decorative pillows to incorporate more personality into your space. Don't be afraid to play with prints and textures, as these give your room a unique look.
When it comes to creating a stylish space, clutter is your biggest enemy. It makes your room look smaller than it actually is and distracts from your furniture and decor. Keep your homework and desk accessories in order by adding a few desk organizers and bins to your desktop and shelves. Use boxes, bins and hampers in your closet to keep your clothes organized and your laundry off the floors and furniture. Use string or ties to keep long cords from looking tangled and disorderly. Get rid of any clothes, books and accessories that you no longer need to create more space in your bedroom.
Drapes may not seem all that important, but they help add color to your room and they frame the space around your windows nicely. Choose dark drapes for a dramatic style, bright curtains for a playful style or light sheers or drapes for an airy appearance. Use hardware such as curtain rods and tie-backs to boost the effect.
Artwork is a fantastic tool for personalizing your space. Add framed prints, posters, hangings and wall art to your bedroom walls that reflect your interests and style. If you have some skills with a paintbrush or camera, you can pick up some empty frames to showcase your own work. Pottery Barn Teen carries a large selection of frames in various styles and colors.
Replacing your bedroom lighting fixture can involve a lot of time and effort. Luckily, there are other ways to add light to your space. Add table lamps and task lamps to your nightstand, dresser, shelves or desk to create more light sources in your room. Place a floor lamp in a darker corner of your room to illuminate it and create the illusion of more space. String lights along your window, walls or ceiling to use light as a decor tool. Lamps and lights are also helpful tools for reading and studying, as light helps you avoid eye strain.
Contrasting colors are a decorator's best friend. Choose two or three colors that contrasts with one another to create a bold style that draws in the eye. You can find contrasting colors that complement one another with a color wheel. Incorporate these throughout the room in the form of pillows, throws, decorative objects, drapes, artwork and bedding. If working with color is not among your many talents, choose a boldly printed bed cover, rug or set of drapes and choose other accessories based on the colors in the print.
If your parents insist that you stick with your existing furniture, there are a few ways you can quickly and easily give your pieces a makeover. Swapping handles and pulls with new versions creates a brand new style in mere minutes. Painting pieces such as your bed, dresser or nightstand can dramatically alter their looks. Using printed wallpaper on tabletops, the backs of bookcases or the sides of drawers can add color without a lot of effort.
