Bedroom Ideas On A Budget

The cushions for these chairs were made from sheets that coordinate with the room's bedding.

Have the beautiful bedroom of your dreams without breaking the bank. Turn your bedroom into a comfortable and soothing retreat. A visit to your local mass retailer like Walmart or Target and a bit of ingenuity are all that are required, and your budget will remain intact.

Think Sheets

Flat sheets are a decorator's dream. Whether purchased individually or in sheet sets, they can perform many more tasks in your bedroom than simply covering your bed. Hem the bottom of flat sheets so a curtain rod can slip through and create custom curtains. Make throw-pillow covers from the excess or the fitted sheets. Cut remnants to insert into photo frames for custom art. Buy a coordinating comforter for an ensemble that only looks expensive, but actually was quite a bargain.

Sitting Area

You needn't have an enormous bedroom to create a cozy, peaceful retreat. Incorporate a sitting area in your bedroom that is perfect for reading or enjoying a quiet cup of coffee or glass of wine. Purchase an inexpensive trunk or wooden toy chest and paint it in a color that coordinates with your comforter or bedspread and other bedroom accessories. Purchase a flat sheet in a solid color that matches the bedding but contrasts nicely with the paint color. Buy a large bag of cotton batting.

Use spray adhesive to stick a thick layer of the batting to the lid on the chest. Cover with the fitted sheet, tucking the ends underneath the lid and fastening with a staple gun.

Use the chest as a comfortable seat, illuminated by a floor lamp found at a yard sale or thrift shop. Use some of your leftover paint from the chest to update the lamp if needed. Store miscellaneous items inside the chest and sit on the comfortable top to enjoy a few quiet moments of your own.

Creative Headboard

If you'd love to have a headboard but can't manage the expense of a bed frame that features one, create your own for about $20. Purchase two full length back-of-the-door mirrors for about $10 each. Turn them horizontally and nail them; one above the other, where an actual headboard would be. Most of these mirrors come in black trim. You can mask off the mirror and spray paint the trim if you'd prefer a different color.

The two mirrors serve as a unique and stylish headboard and effectively alter the look of your entire bedroom for a minimal cost.

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