Small Changes To Upgrade Your Bedroom
Where is the one room in your home that has to be relaxing and comfortable above any others? The answer is your bedroom, and even though you’ll spend half your time in there asleep so you won’t technically be aware of your surroundings, that’s not the point – it’s still a vitally important room to get right.
Looking around your bedroom, it might be that small changes are needed to upgrade it and make it the comfy, cozy sanctuary you’re looking for, and with that in mind, keep reading to find out what the best small changes are to make to achieve the most relaxing results.
Repaint The Walls
One of the simplest and most impactful ways to upgrade your bedroom is to repaint the walls because it’s amazing just how much difference a fresh coat of paint can make – it can change everything. The key is to choose calming colors like soft blues, greens, or grays, because then you’re already ahead when it comes to making your bedroom more relaxing. If you want a bit more color, you could try some pastels like pink or lavender, for example, but bright, bold colors are probably a step too far.
Plus, if you’re not sure about painting the whole room, you could just take one wall and make it a feature wall – that could be the more colorful space, and the rest could be a nice cream or white, and you’ll still end up with a lovely look. Remember, although painting can take a while and you need to make sure you get it right, the end result is worth it, and of course, if you’re not confident when it comes to DIY, interior painters can do it for you, so it’s dealt with either way.
Change The Bedding
The most important piece of furniture in your bedroom is the bed itself, and it does tend to be a focal point when you enter the room, and that’s why it’s a good idea to make sure your bedding is luxurious and looks good. This simple change can make a massive difference, and will make the space look so much more luxurious and relaxing, and that’s the end result you’ll want.
Invest in some high-quality sheets and pillowcases in materials like Egyptian cotton or linen because they’ll be soft and comfortable and really look the part too. You’ll also need a new duvet cover, and this is where you can choose something in a pattern or color or design that fits your personality, so look for something that speaks to you – every time you see it you’ll feel happy because it’s something you love, so it’s a good idea to spend some time on the search.
Refresh The Decor
You don’t want too much clutter in your bedroom because an untidy space means less relaxing sleep – you might not realize it, but subconsciously you won’t be as relaxed as you could be, and that means you won’t be as rested when you wake up.
However, a few bits and pieces when it comes to your decor can make a difference and actually make the bedroom more comfortable, so adding artwork that you like, a mirror (which isn’t just decorative but useful too), and personal mementos and items is a great idea and will mean you can enjoy your bedroom to the max.
Feature Image Pexels / Photo by M&W Studios
My bedroom needs a refresh. This article had some good tips in it.
I love these ideas!! I was just looking at my room and thinking how great new paint would be! 🙂
Your suggestions, particularly about repainting the walls with calming colors and investing in luxurious bedding, are both practical and inspiring.
Yes….I am getting ready to change my bedding and also a bit of the decor to go with. It really makes you feel good when you do a refresh! I may have to paint a feature wall too.
I thought about changing the color of my bedroom walls to pastel color, it would look softer and more romantic. Thank you for reminding me through this post.
we repainted the walls recently so our next step to bring a change is to change the decor a bit.. replace the photos with new ones
My bedroom needs a little refreshing, these are wonderful tips that I will keep in mind, Thanks for sharing it withus.
I change my duvet and pillow covers from time and it really helps to create a new look!
I need to do this. I want a new comforter for the room and some art work.
Good ideas to give the room a different feel with some small changes. Time for me to get new bedding.