Bedroom Improvements & Makeovers

Bedroom Decorating & Design

Ideas and inspiration for decorating a master suite or guest bedroom.

DIY & Craft Projects for Bedroom

How to make a headboard, storage solutions and so much more.

 

Bedroom Improvements & Makeovers

Update a bedroom or give it a quick and easy makeover.

Childrens Bedroom & Nursery

Need to decorate a nursery for a new addition, or update a children's bedroom?

 
 
 
 

 

DIY Improvements for a Bedroom

Pullout hanging racks for trousers and jeans
I have recently been featuring projects for updating my built-in closet and the most recent was converting shelves to drawers. In this feature I'm going to show you how easy it is to make a trouser rack that you can pull out to make hanging and storing your trousers, pants and jeans so much easier, and they will take up far less space in a closet.
Design and DIY your own closet space
For much of the 20th century, bedroom closets were outfitted with a rod and shelves - hardly the most efficient way to organize a complete wardrobe. Unfortunately, many off-plan newly built homes still feature this same configuration, which is a shame when you think about all the available options.
Build a built in closet with timber and dry wall
Building your own built-in cupboard, closet or wardrobe is an inexpensive DIY project that provides you with lots of additional storage space. In this project you will also get experience in how to frame a wall, how to put up drywall, how to plaster, and how to install a set of sliding doors. The whole project costs about R800, assuming you already have the tools required and, if not, what better excuse to start building up your own collection of power tools !
Converting shelves to drawers
Built in cupboards were not designed for people with short arms - like me ! The shelves are far too deep and you end up with small piles of clothes that only take up a third of the space, so that you can still reach what's at the back. To overcome this problem I decided to replace shelves with drawers for easy access.
Ideas for a built in closet

Having recently stumbled upon new design ideas from ClosetMaid, I thought it would be nice to share some of the stunning ideas they have come up with. They might inspire you to rip out and install a new closet.
How to care for a mattress
Most spring mattresses have a 7 to 10-year life span. To keep your mattress in top condition there are some tips you can follow:
Detox your winter bedding
With winter just a couple of months away it's time to start thinking about pulling out the throws, winter blankets and comforters. If yours have been packed away in a cupboard for the past six months perhaps now is the time to refresh and fluff them up.
Dress up a cosy bedroom for winter
While our winters can be cold, if you take the effort to weatherproof your home you will find it far easier to control the indoor temperature without spending more on heating bills. Let's start with the most important room in the home... the bedroom.
Makeover a bedroom in a day!
Decorating a bedroom can be difficult if you don't know where to start, and trying to incorporate antique furniture in a modern setting even more so. Here's how this bedroom went from mismatched furniture to modern style - in a day!
Is an organised closet possible?
I've watched plenty of TV shows about organisation, read tons of articles and done more than my fair share of research, but is an organised built-in closet really possible?
Makeover ideas for a guest bedroom
So easy to create and yet stylish and relaxing, you don't have to spend a fortune to decorate a guest or second bedroom. In this article I'll show you how ...
Real life bedroom makeover
Small changes to a bedroom in a rented home can make the difference between 'staying' there and 'living' there. You might be renting, but you still want it to feel like 'home'.
Guest bedroom makeovers
Here are some ideas and inspirations to get those creative juices flowing and help you to transform a boring bedroom into a luxurious guest bedroom.
Three easy and affordable ways to add a headboard
As the main focal point in a bedroom, the headboard should add interest to the room. Here are some unique ideas for headboards that are easy and affordable. In an ideal world, a great big, upholstered headboard would be a focal point within a bedroom.
Snuggle up with a duck down duvet inner
A natural form of insulation, duck down traps small pockets of air to create a thermal layer that literally floats on top of you as you sleep. Down is not only very warm but very light and compressible, which means that you don't feel smothered or weighed down as you would with a synthetic equivalent.
Choosing the right linen and bedding
Don't skimp on bed linen. You spend at least six hours of your day in bed - so make it a luxurious experience that you enjoy.
Canopy bed with draped curtains
Hang long curtain panels around your bed to create a romantic and inviting spot to snuggle into!
One headboard gets three different looks
An interior designer shows how easy it is to add a headboard to a bed. One headboard gets three different looks.
Easy ways to update a bedroom
With so many choices in plains, patterns and colours, a new duvet cover and matching shams can help create a whole new look, which means that a new look for your bedroom can be accomplished instantly.
Dramatic bedroom makeover
This feature shows just how easy it is to give a plain bedroom a stunning transformation on a limited budget, and with just a little DIY expertise!
Beautiful bedrooms to copy
Not everyone has the knack for choosing colour and selecting a design for a bedroom, so we've picked out some of our favourite designs that you can copy in your own bedroom.
Decorate a perfect guest bedroom
The family is getting together for the holidays and your home is going to be turned into a guest house for a few days and you need it to be perfect, especially because your mother-in-law is one of the guests that will be spending a few nights. Does this sound like a nightmare to you? It does not have to be.

 

 

 

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