Affordable Primary Bedroom Makeover Ideas

Updating and changing your bedroom can be an exciting but expensive endeavor. However, there are several affordable ways to do it that not only give you the change you want but also help you avoid breaking the bank.

Add Some Color

Firstly, you can add some color to your bedroom in a variety of ways. You can add some throw pillows, add a colorful blanket, or even go a completely different route and bring in some greens with a couple of houseplants.

Considering bed sizes vary, you can change the cushions and blankets you can add, and create new dimensions by changing the sizes and textures.

Textures

Speaking of textures, a bedroom can become slightly one-dimensional if you have a lot of the same materials in it. Instead, mix it up a bit by adding a faux fur throw blanket, or some fluffy cushions.

One of the best aspects of adding texture like this is that, for very little money, you can create a space that is stylish and upmarket without having to do a complete bedroom makeover.

Accent Pillows

Accent pillows can completely change the look and feel of a space, and you can easily find multiple pillows that come in well under budget. They can also serve as ways to add color, texture, depth, or comfort.

You can mix and match the shapes and sizes of the pillows, and once again, they can add a more high-end look and feel to your bedroom.

Paint/Wallpaper

Painting and wallpaper may be a lot of effort and can be tricky if you do it yourself, but nowadays, both are actually quite affordable. This is especially true if you opt to paint or wallpaper one wall or the ceiling.

Plus, painting or wallpapering a single wall is incredibly on-trend and stylish and can add a new and unique dimension to your bedroom in an instant.

Second-Hand Furniture

New furniture can be quite expensive, and when you are trying to do a makeover on a budget, one piece of new furniture can quite easily wipe that budget out. Instead, take a trip to an antique or second-hand store and pick up some furniture there.

Second-hand and antique furniture can be exceptionally affordable, and more often than not, you can find almost-new, undamaged pieces for a fraction of the original cost. With so many people constantly upgrading their furniture, there will be more than enough choices no matter where you live.

Update It

Another way to use second-hand furniture is to buy older pieces and upgrade them. Whether it be a repaint, putting on new fixtures, or simply giving it a varnish, you can easily and affordably make it fit into your space.

You also don’t have to do this to the furniture you purchase, as you can breathe new life into the furniture you own for a small amount of money.

Upgrade the Small Things

Don’t underestimate the power of changing the small things, and how they can completely change the look and feel of your bedroom. Nightstand handles, light switch covers, and curtain rails are all inexpensive things to upgrade that can have a massive impact.

You can also set a new tone when changing these; for example, brass light switch covers give a more vintage look, while simple curtain rails give a more minimalist feel. Never overlook how these small additions can change the way your room looks.

Bedding

Bedding, while often not inexpensive to begin with, pays itself off in the long run. It is also best to purchase the best-quality bedding you can find, as this means there will be no need to change or update it for several years.

Bedding also ticks a few boxes in the makeover world; it can add color and texture, change the mood of the space, and can be in a seasonal way to change the room’s look every few months; for example, dark green or orange for Autumn, browns for Winter, white and off-white for Summer.

Artwork/Photos

Artwork and photos are both incredibly affordable to add to a bedroom. Vintage and second-hand stores are often packed with paintings and sculptures that only cost a few dollars, and you can easily find the perfect piece for your space.

If you don’t want to go this route, you can purchase some frames of differing sizes and designs, fill them with photos, and create a mini gallery on one of your walls. Once again, printing photos and finding second-hand frames in stores and online is very inexpensive.

Rearrange

Finally, there is also the chance that your room doesn’t need a new coat of paint or new furniture, but it just needs to be rearranged. Before spending money on something new, take the time to move your furniture and bed around and see if you can create a new layout.

Many people may be surprised when they realize that simply moving their bed up against a different wall or moving a chair to the opposite side of the room is all they need to do to give their bedroom the change they were looking for.