How to Design the Perfect Bedroom With a Small Budget

People spend a huge amount of time in the bedroom, even if most of that time is spent sleeping. If you have a small home or apartment, your bedroom may also serve as your office, closet, or main living space. Designing the perfect bedroom can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to pricing, but there are many ways you can refresh your space without emptying your wallet. Whether you want your bedroom to be a safe haven or just a comfortable place to sleep, here are some ways to design the perfect bedroom with a small budget.

Plan

Even if you don't want to spend a lot of time, energy or money designing your bedroom, it's worthwhile to plan a little before jumping in. During this time you should be honest with yourself about your budget. If you don't think you'll have the cash to do everything you want now, make a list of priorities and decide how much you'll want to spend in each area. Maybe you need new bedding or can't stand the paint on the walls. This can help you save time when you're out shopping and tempted to splurge.

Prep

Depending on the scope of your bedroom design, you may need to set aside a decent chunk of time to complete the project. This may mean that you'll need to sleep on the couch or have all your clothes in a different room for a little bit. It's a good idea to start with a clean base, so you may want to consider rug cleaning before you move anything new into the room. If you're painting the walls, you may need to strip the existing paint or start with a layer of primer. If you're going to hang things on the wall, like posters, photos, lights or new shelving, make sure you know how to find wall studs. Otherwise, you could wind up causing some damage to your walls.

Decide Lighting

Lighting can completely change the look of a room. Some strategically placed lamps can make a room look bigger, or more cozy and inviting. Changing up your lighting can be as simple as switching out your bulbs or finding a different lampshade. You can also hang up strings of lights in different colors. Some string lights include small bulbs or fun shapes and textures, and you can drape them over pretty much anything. LED lights last a long time, just be conscious of fire hazards when mixing decor.

Curate Your Walls

Wall art can be an eye catching way to update your space without a huge price tag. A gallery wall can be updated whenever you like, and you don't have to have big, fancy frames to make it look good. Cheap prints and posters are available online, and some wall art is available for free on home decor blogs. All you have to do is print them out. You can also add a white board and tapestries or hang up a flag for all your enamel pins. When you plan the positioning, wall art can be an affordable way to make a big impact in your bedroom design.

Update Your Bedding

If you want the perfect sleep, update your bedding. Soft blankets and a fluffy duvet can add the perfect amount of cozy without breaking the bank. A new color scheme or pattern can liven up the corner where you sleep, and you can switch it up by changing out pillow cases or adding a new duvet cover. An accent blanket on the end of the bed or a rug under the bed can even trick the eye into seeing a bigger room.

If you spend a lot of time in your bedroom, why not transform it into your dream space? The right color and decor will showcase your personality, and a few simple additions can up your comfort levels. With a little planning, you can turn your bedroom into a place you want to hang out in.