Create your dream bedroom

Simple bedroom decorating ideas can help you turn your bedroom into a beautiful but relaxing retreat.

 

 

 

For many people, a bedroom is so much more than simply a place to sleep. A bedroom can be a refuge, a place to escape the demands of everyday life and a place to find that sometimes needed silence and solitude. Simple bedroom decorating ideas can help you turn your bedroom into a beautiful but relaxing retreat.

Updating the look of your bedroom doesn't have to involve costly renovations or major purchases. By creatively using accessories and smaller pieces of furniture, you can create the look you want on a budget.

 

 

 

Splash of green This colourful bedroom reminds us of a luxe holiday escape in the tropics -- who wouldn't want to wake up to that every morning?

 

 

Paying attention to the little things makes all the difference. On the cushions, the addition of sophisticated chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon on drapery panels and Euroshams offsets the nostalgic fabric choice.

 

 

 

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Designer pillow fabrics transform even the most generic bedding into a custom-coordinated style statement. Source quality remnants from fabric retailers like Hertex, Fabric Library, Black Fabrics, Twine Fabric and others, where the selection includes high-end fabrics priced well below wholesale.

 

 

 

For the more traditional types, this bedroom would be your cup of tea. Chinoiserie on the bedding and tall window coverings give the space some colour, while the repainted chandelier acts as a strong focal point.

 

Ready-made draperies offer considerable savings and work well for most relatively standard windows. Most fabric supply companies offer an in-house curtain making service and offer a good selection of fabrics and drapery headers. Before shopping, take detailed measurements of the window and its exact location within the full wall.

 

 

 

Curvy lines and antique finishes are the perfect touches for a romantic sleeping space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fine bedding is the last thing you feel as you drift off and the first thing you're aware of as you awake. Don't settle for anything less than the absolute best you can afford.

Try changing the look of your bedroom by changing the blinds or curtains. Curtains are available in a wide variety of patterns and fabrics. Choose a colour that works with your theme or try something entirely different. Sheer drapes and velvet curtains are two of today's hottest trends.

 

 

 

 

Contemporary classic A neutral palette and traditional design are what make this bedroom a cosy classic, but the addition of a sassy animal-print bench gives the room an edge.

 

 

 

 

Sometimes it doesn't take a lot to make a bedroom beautiful. The simplicity of this sleeping space is what draws us in, from the three-colour palette to the unfinished flooring.

 

 

 

 

Shades of grey and white come together to make this a serene space. Elements like the textural bedding and patterned rug help to keep things interesting.

 

 

 

 

Having a beautiful bedroom doesn't mean it needs to be void of personal items. The homeowner of this space opted for doggy photography rather than artwork or prints.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Original art is a worthwhile investment that injects a room with personality -- a key ingredient for truly successful design projects. Although you're likely to spend quite a bit for small oil paintings, there are other affordable options, like original prints, photography and watercolours. Attend local art fairs and annual exhibits of projects by fine arts students.

 

 

 

 

Pops of hot pink are what make this small space bedroom stand out from the rest, from the feather wreath above the headboard to the bed accessories.

 

 

A headboard frame you cover yourself - in an affordable linen or cotton - is a budget-friendly alternative to buying a handcrafted solid wood bed frame. You won't sacrifice on style, and you'll love it if you read in bed.

One of the best ways to give your bedroom a lift is to paint the walls. Inject some of your favourite colour into your bedroom by giving the walls a fresh new coat of paint. Your bedroom will feel brighter and cleaner. Try a bold new colour or a soft neutral.

Artwork, mirrors, shelving – all of these are easy ways to dress up the walls in your room. Beautiful artwork can be found in any art shop, or try something more creative and frame your favourite photos or pictures from books or magazines. Simple or elaborate, a framed mirror is not only an attractive touch but will help to make your bedroom look bigger. Wall shelves are easy to install and make the perfect home for accessories (framed photos, candles, books) that speak to your personality.

[via style at home]