Level Up Your Bedroom Decor This Year

It could be the start of a new year or even just the beginning of a new month, but for whatever reason, you feel the need for a change. The kitchen and the bathroom are primary areas of focus for many homeowners. However, if they’re already in tip-top shape and you’re on a home improvement spree, what’s next?

The bedrooms are a logical choice. They’re a high priority for a buyer searching for a new place, so even minor improvements could increase the value of your property. More than that, a bedroom is a peaceful escape, and it deserves your attention when redesigning your home. In this post, we’ll give you some creative decor inspiration to transform your bedroom into a space you love.

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Decide on the Scope

If you’ve recently moved in, one of the first things you want to do is make your house feel like home to you. This could mean a few minor touches to bring the design to your tastes. Or it could mean a complete and total overhaul.

Committing to significant renovations will require an investment of both time and money. However, a fresh slate can be refreshing. You can build your dream bedroom from the ground up, changing the appearance of everything, from the floors to the ceiling before finishing it off with carefully chosen furniture and decor.

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Note the Overall Theme

If your bedroom needs a light refresh, you can begin with a simple assessment to get some decor ideas for the direction. For example, if you walk around your house, you’ll probably notice an overarching theme keeping it all together. The look could be official and deliberate, like an Art Deco design. Or it could be unintentional, but still aesthetically pleasing.

If the space is meticulously clean with not a hint of clutter anywhere, you might say that your home has a Minimalism theme. You don’t need an official label. Still, if you’ve been in one space for a while, you’ll probably notice certain colour and decor schemes. You like what you like, and your impeccable taste shows all through the house!

The reason for this exercise is simple. Chances are, you either want your bedroom decor to:

Blend in with the rest of the design
Stand out completely, almost as though you’re stepping into an entirely different house.

Most homeowners choose the first path and go for something seamless. Generally speaking, this is preferable when selling your home. If you’re staying, your design choices are entirely yours.

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Who Is Your Design For?

As with all home improvements, the first question is who are you designing your space for? When getting a house ready to sell, your choices revolve around the buyer.

Certain colours and trends are known for helping a house sell quickly and often fetch a higher selling price. That said, nothing is set in stone and trends can change quickly.

The one thing that doesn’t change is the importance of creating a neutral canvas that allows the buyer to fill in the details for themselves. A local real estate agent can help you determine the projects that are most likely to pay off.

When designing your bedroom decor for your own purposes, your options are almost endless, with one caveat. As a homeowner, you should be mindful of your property’s resale value before making any lifestyle renovations.

For example, turning a three-bedroom house into a two-bedroom house can make it less appealing to buyers, no matter how sprawling or majestic the primary bedroom may be.

Structural changes aside, you have much more freedom when it comes to outrageous colour schemes or quirky design pieces. Minor tweaks can dramatically alter the appearance of a room. When and if you’re ready to sell, it’s easy enough to get your house back to market-worthy condition.

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Simple Bedroom Decor Ideas

Some of the best bedroom decor ideas begin and end with paint. It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to transform your space. Since you’re not tearing down walls, you can choose to hire a professional, or you may even decide to handle the task yourself.

Before picking up a paintbrush or heading out to your local hardware store or design boutique, first decide what vibe you’re going for. Do you want to create a relaxing oasis or a playful atmosphere?

In either case, a few simple principles apply:

Start by cleaning and decluttering the room thoroughly. This will help you see the vision and create a plan.
Decide on a focal point for the room. It could be the headboard, a lighting fixture, a mirror, the window, a bookshelf, or a wall mural or other piece of artwork.
Unless you’re going for a Maximalist look, remember that less is more. You want the few pieces you have to stand out rather than let the room get overwhelmed by clutter.

Take it one step at a time. Once the room is clean, you can decide on a paint colour. Once paint is finished, you can choose your decor pieces.

Breaking the project down like this makes it much less daunting, which means you’re more likely to follow through. It also leaves room to pivot and change your mind here and there, as many homeowners inevitably do.

Whether major or minor, a bedroom makeover can be one of the most satisfying home improvement projects. Imagine the joy and sense of tranquility you will feel every time you snuggle in for a snooze or curl up with a book on a rainy afternoon. This space becomes your oasis, and you feel lighter the moment you walk in the room.

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