Friday, September 27, 2013

Tips on Sprucing Up the Bedroom


For some if not most people, redecorating one's personal space is a productive way to reduce stress levels and is also at the same time a wonderful outlet for creativity. If you are looking to redo the look of your personal space, the best place to start would be your bedroom.
The bedroom is the most personal area of the house, and this is perhaps because regardless of how the rest of the house looks, your bedroom will most likely still reflect your preferences, style, and taste -- thereby making it a great subject for your first decorating project.
The following are some tips that you can follow to help you as you try to create a new look for your bedroom:


1. Know what you really want right from the get-go.
This is the first thing that you should keep in mind, because this will determine your next steps. Do you want your bedroom to be exclusively for sleeping? Or would you like it to have a more lively, picker-upper ambience? Before you can even start buying your materials, this matter has to be decided on.


2. Don't forget the essentials.
While your goal on redecorating may be leaning towards ornamental than enhancing the functionality of your room, it would help to address certain issues that affect the comfort level it provides. For example, if you think you need to add closet lights that would facilitate your day-to-day routine, then do it. Lights, when picked rightly, can never be a bad investment.


3. Go for designs that scream out your unique personality.
As earlier mentioned, the bedrooms details pretty much speak out who you are as a person -- so if that pink flowery lamp has been put on sale but you know you're just not the type who's in touch with her feminine side, then don't buy it. There are a number of contemporary bedroom lamps that you can choose from, depending on what really tickles your fancy.


4. Invest in the right fixtures and accessories.
Being on a budget isn't a bad idea, but when you're aiming for function and longevity, there's also nothing wrong with putting money where it's worth. For instance, an energy efficient lamp may be the pricier alternative to substandard ones, but in the end you'll realize that especially with lighting fixtures, you get what you pay for. Not only does low-quality lighting get busted soon after you buy them, they also pose fire hazards.


5. Change the draperies.
If you're aiming to redecorate for less, doing simple changes like changing the draperies in your bedroom can really do wonders. If you've been living with thick, velvety curtains the whole winter, then it's time to put on something light and airy for spring -- cotton and sheer in light colors are great choices as they allow generous amounts of natural light into your room. Dark, heavy materials tend to create a cramped impression especially in small spaces, so it's best to avoid these -- unless of course if your goal is to create a dim-lit, smoky cabaret ambience. 

Cedric Loiselle is a highly talented writer who enjoys imparting useful information about home improvement to his readers. For lighting options, he highly recommends interior-deluxe.com.

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mommy Orkid Belle said...

These are some wonderful tips. We are still working on our bedrooms and I sure would love to have a finished one someday. And hope someday that it will be our own house here in WY.

Unknown said...

great tips sis.:) I really love giving my home my personal touch.

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