An assortment of throw pillows can be used to soften a bedroom.
Your bedroom should provide a calming atmosphere that allows you to rest and rejuvenate at the end of each day. If you see your bedroom space as cluttered or thrown together, you may feel more frustrated than tranquil. Fortunately, a few DIY touches can transform this area with minimal expense. Putting together these projects yourself will also give you complete control over the colors, patterns and styles that are used throughout the room. Rather than settling for "pretty close" with store-bought pieces, you can add personal touches that are just right.
Instructions
1. Soften up your sleeping space with new pillows. Select a fabric that matches your overall decor and stitch together covers for existing pillows or to throw onto a pillow form. Two simple squares of fabric are all you need for a basic cover. Add a little flair with stripes of alternating colors, piping along the edges or ribbon accents stitched on the pillows. A new set of handmade pillowcases can also dress up your sheets without requiring you to buy a whole new set.
2. Add mood lighting to the room for a more relaxing feel. Install a dimmer switch on overhead lights to provide the option of a darker space. Use task lighting, such as bedside reading lamps, to give a brighter glow to specific areas. Add new lampshades to existing light features or cover the existing ones with fabric for an updated look.
