The bedroom can reflect your style and personality
The ambiance and comfort of your bedroom is important. Unlike the living or dining room, most visitors do not see the bedroom, so it can reflect your style and personality. There are many options, from bright or calming colors to modern or traditional furniture. Redecorating in small ways can make a big difference.
Faux Headboards
Headboards and footboards can be expensive, but using a standard metal frame with a faux headboard can make your space look as sophisticated as the real thing. Building an upholstered headboard that attaches to your wall is a one-day project with impressive results. If you don't have the tools, check your local home improvement store for tool-rental options. You can also paint a faux headboard onto the wall with interior wall paint. This is an easy way to make your space ultra-personalized. If you don't trust your painting skills, use a stencil.
Curtained Shelving
If you have open shelving in your bedroom, you know it can get messy at times. An easy solution is to add curtains. Using tension rods designed for window treatments and sewing a few seams (or using heat-activated adhesive tape), you can create shelf drapes with fabrics of your choice. The curtains will brighten the room and conceal the contents, making it easier to tidy up your bedroom.
Adding Pillows
Introducing an assortment of pillows to your bedroom is an easy way to add color, texture and comfort. You can make your own pillow covers and buy pillow forms at most fabric and craft stores or you can buy a wide range of stylish pillows from discount department stores. Collecting pillows in different shapes and colors adds variety to the room, Feel free, too, to rotate them throughout your house.
Painting Wood
Although some designers frown upon painting wood furniture, it can be a good addition to less formal rooms, such as bedrooms or dens. It's also an economical and creative way to reuse and reimagine traditional furniture. Convert a desk or console into a vanity with a colorful paint makeover or make nightstands from freshly painted occasional or end tables. The key to success is matching up the existing wood finish with the right kind of paint.
Refinishing Furniture
Refinishing projects are more labor-intensive, but you can bring new life to old furniture with a little planning. An afternoon or weekend of refinishing can turn an old dresser into an heirloom.
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