Bedroom Decorating Ideas For $100 Or Less

Are You A DIY Person? Try These Tips For Decorating A Bedroom

Most of us can't afford to have a professional decorator design new rooms every time we tire of the décor. Usually, it's not the furniture that we tire of, but what is on and around our carefully chosen furniture.

It's usually accent pieces, drapes, or simply the color of the walls that lose their freshness, causing us to get bored with the whole room and have an itch to redecorate. Here's an idea which is simple, inexpensive and makes that room's appeal last much longer. This applies to any room, but has particular usefulness as a bedroom decorating idea.

The Idea For A Bedroom Is To Relax

Our bedrooms are the private rooms in our homes, and we spend quiet times, just waking up and sipping coffee, reading or talking to our spouse. We come to associate relaxing feelings with the bedroom. When we want to relax and enjoy kicking back, we don't want to look around and say, “Oh, I can't stand this bedspread any more!” We want our bedroom to be inviting, not boring.

Aren't These Bedroom Decorating Ideas Expensive?

You might think that bedroom decorating ideas come with a premium price tag, requiring a complete makeover to freshen the look. The truth is, bedroom decorating ideas can be as simple as a change of throw pillows and some new lamp shades. A new set of curtains can change the whole mood of the bedroom.

Close Your Eyes -- Almost!

These bedroom decorating ideas require that you start with squinting your eyes and looking around the room. Really! Squint your eyes slightly and cast your gaze around the room. Take different vantage points. Lie on the bed. Stand in the doorway.

What's the first thing that catches your critical eye? Is it that old picture you're fond of, but tired of looking at? Your bedspread is pretty, but you've had it for years. In other words, find what weighs your eye down. There may be several things, but chances are, it's not the furniture.

What Needs To Be Replaced In Your Bedroom Design?

You love that picture, but it's been hanging there so long it's become part of the wall. Relocate the picture to another room where it once again becomes a surprise to your eyes.

If your bedspread is the offender, it's time to pack it away for guest bedding and buy a new one. Now imagine. What color or fabric would please you in it's place? “Aha!” you say. “I want a deep blue velvet bedspread, and now that I think of it, some ivory lace curtains would be luxurious.”

You're getting the gist of these types of bedroom decorating ideas now. Restrain yourself, as it's easy to get carried away. These bedroom decorating ideas succeed when you aim for simplicity.

Maybe a simple coat of paint or stained wooden louvers replacing curtains are all you need. Your beige lampshades might be changed for hand painted art deco ones for an entirely different look in the room in which you love to relax. For less than $100 plus a vase of fresh flowers, you can have a new dream bedroom.

My Bedroom Decorating Idea Story

One Saturday morning a few weeks ago I was lying in bed with the flu.

I had been in bed for 24 hours and was slowly starting to feel better. As I was looking around the room I decided that it was time to do some bedroom decorating. We had done a major change in the bedroom two years ago.

The change had involved stripping wallpaper, painting paneling and changing the carpet. The project had been so time consuming that we were pleased to get everything back in the room and be done.

Now that time has passed I am realizing that we still needed to do some bedroom decorating to complete the project. The walls and flooring were an excellent start, but the room still needed some added details to give it that finished look. There is a difference in bedroom decorating and basic painting, we needed to decorate.

When I was feeling better I told my husband that we needed some new bedroom decorating ideas. He reminded me that we had just done a major revamping. I explained that I was not talking about painting again, but rather trying to create a feel to the room.

He was concerned that I was going to go with a theme room. He remembered the themed bedroom decorating I had done for the children when they were younger. I think he had visions of having nursery rhythms stenciled on the wall. He did state that he does not like stenciling. I assured him that I was not going to go with any themes and that I would not be stenciling.

Bedroom Decorating Ideas To Create Home Office Space

We have recently added a computer and desk to the bedroom area so we had rearranged some furniture to accommodate this. The addition of the home office space to the room has changed the look of the room.

I decided that I needed to add to this area of the room to make it more efficient to use and to tie it into the bedroom decorating. I started at an office supply store to see what was available for shelving and other organizational supplies.

I did not feel that any of the products would compliment the bedroom decorating so I went to a furniture store. At the furniture store I found a desk top organizer that was very attractive and would also be helpful.

A Warm Look For The Bedroom Decor

I also found a decorative shelf to place above the desk to arrange frames with photographs. This shelf gave the business corner a warmer appearance.

I also purchased decorative pillows that could be placed on the desk chair when it was not in use. The pillows complimented the ones on the bed. By adding these simple items the office area looked like it belonged with the rest of the room.

So, you see? You don't have to go overboard or spend a small fortune to have the home you desire. These bedroom decorating ideas are only the beginning and should get you started in the right direction. Read as many home decor articles as possible before you begin your DIY project and then make a plan. Stick to it and you'll end up with a wonderful new sleeping area to enjoy.