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9 Easy Ideas to Update Your Bedroom

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9 Easy Ideas To Update Your Bedroom

Looking for ideas to refresh your bedroom? Decorating your bedroom doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are 9 easy ideas to refresh your room.

I just updated our bedroom in preparation for summer.

Some of the colors and materials were too heavy. I wanted it to be light, bright, and cool, especially when it’s 102 degrees outside.

In case you are asking?

I love him.

I love it almost as much as I love lipstick and reading books during summer vacation.

That’s a lot of love.

There are so many creative projects, ideas and ways I could instantly update this bedroom.

The amazing news is that these ideas aren’t difficult to come by. Some may take a while (think refinishing your laminate flooring) and some may take five minutes. Instead of going all-out with a complete bedroom makeover, there are some easy ways to give your space a fresh new look.

All of these ideas are projects that anyone can do on a budget and with all the room’s budget resources.

Want to make a small change to your decor?

Here are 9 easy ideas to update your bedroom.

Bright sunlight streams through the window, casting net-like shadows across a white surface. A patterned fabric or rug in earthy tones is partially visible in the lower right corner, adding texture and contrast to the scene—inspiration for updating the bedroom with cozy details.

9 Easy Ideas to Update Your Bedroom

1. Painted plywood floor

If you’re not a small business owner, I have the flooring business for you.

Painting is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to transform any room, and we started this room’s renovation with the floor.

The other floors in our house are all hardwood, but when we lifted the carpet in this room, we found plywood underneath.

No thanks necessary.

I can’t imagine plywood not living up to my imagination. So we primed it and painted it in this checkerboard pattern. We painted it several years ago and it has held up amazingly. It looks as beautiful as it did the day we painted it. The key is to seal it with several coats of top coat.

You can see the full project here.

A stylishly made bed with an assortment of decorative pillows, perfect for updating the bedroom. The pillows feature different patterns and textures, including floral, striped and patterned designs in light, neutral and pastel colors. A white headboard and matching bedspread complete the cohesive color scheme.

// Quatrefoil Pillow Cover // My Texas House Comforter Set //

Close-up of a white quilted bed with pink lotus flower prints. The bed is partially covered with some pillows in the background, and features white and beige striped patterns. This detailed floral print is a perfect way to update your bedroom decor.

The elegantly made bed features a white and beige patterned bedspread and a set of decorative pillows. The central pillow, featuring an ornate floral design, is complemented by striped or floral patterns on the other pillows. The classic, light headboard adds a touch of elegance – the perfect inspiration for a bedroom update.

A close-up of a perfect fabric for a bedroom update. The top section features a white background with a repeating motif of light pink lotus flowers, while the bottom section displays an intricate design of light pink vines and floral leaves, divided by a vertical border.

// Quilt Set from My Texas House //

2. Mix and match textures

Another easy way to add a touch of excitement to your bedroom is to mix and match different materials and patterns. Try combining different materials like wood, metals, and fabrics in unexpected ways.

I am telling you.

If you want to update your bedroom with a cohesive look, texture and pattern are key.

Look at the texture on the quatrefoil pillow covers mixed with the quilted blanket on the bed. There’s texture on the rug, baskets, wooden side tables and linen curtains.

I just found this amazing new comforter from the My Texas House line that is reversible so you can have two looks for one space.

You can see the comforter set here (it’s reversible and comes with two covers).

A few tried and true bedding essentials:

A neatly organized white wardrobe shows clothes on hangers, folded clothes on shelves, and a stack of shoes underneath, all bathed in natural light.

// Rug (similar but lighter in colour – this colour is not available) //

How to organize neatly folded piles of clothes divided into two drawers.

// Jacket/Shirt Organizer // Jacket Folder //

3. Be organized

One of the quickest ways to make your bedroom look bigger and brighter is to declutter and organize it. You can donate or sell things you no longer need, and find creative storage solutions for the things you do need. An organized room will always look more attractive than one that is cluttered with stuff.

I try to keep most of my surfaces clear by using only one or two things.

For extra storage space, I added these inexpensive wall cabinet units from IKEA.

Here’s a look at how to organize everything with these simple closet organization tips.

I have been organizing my closet shelves with these awesome sweater/shirt organizers. They are a game changer. I used to hang my sweaters, but they tend to stretch out a lot, so I was looking for a solution to add sweaters to my shelves in an organized way. I use this sweater folder to fold my sweaters and then organize them by color. I can see them all at a glance now and it has freed up so much more space in my closet to hang other clothes.

You can see the organizers here.

Close-up of a vertical row of small, round, light-colored objects mounted on a surface, with a blurred background showing part of a full-length wooden mirror, a white lamp, and other indistinct furniture in a dimly lit room.

A series of reels with beige wooden beads hanging from them are placed on a white surface, reminiscent of a full-length wooden mirror. The regular beads give the image an organized and complex look, while the soft blurred background emphasizes its details.

4. DIY Wooden Bead Mirror

Every room needs a mirror.

We’ve already discussed the importance of this before and 7 ways to decorate your home with mirrors. I love those huge mirrors, but they’re expensive.

This is a very easy way to get your own mirror and make it yourself as well.

Check out this wooden bead mirror here.

Wooden makeup brush holder holds assorted makeup brushes in different shapes and sizes. The brushes have black, brown and maroon bristles and silver handles, neatly arranged in individual circular slots in the holder. It will look great on your vanity alongside creative painted floor ideas.

5. Makeup storage

You know those old sugar molds?

I found a new use for mine.

Makeup storage.

It holds all my brushes and makeup tools.

I got my sugar molds at a local antique store, but you can find some similar sugar molds on Etsy here.

Bright bedroom featuring a white dresser with multiple drawers, a light-colored upholstered chair and a wooden storage piece labeled "Johnson Robinson" The wall-mounted painting is perfect for updating a bedroom. Two large windows with light curtains allow natural light into the room, highlighting the patterned rug on the floor. A small wooden table stands at the foot of the bed.

Close-up of a white wooden dresser with four drawers, each featuring dark circular metal handles. Perfect for updating a bedroom, the background shows part of another piece of wooden furniture in a natural wood finish. The floor has a light and dark tile pattern.

Update a bedroom with bright white walls and patterned floors, with a white metal bed decorated with pink and white bed covers. It includes bedside tables, a padded wooden bench at the foot of the bed, a large white dresser, and decorations such as framed artwork and a wooden sign.

6. Let the light in

Add some cheer to your space by opening the curtains or blinds during the day and adding some lights at night. Changing the degree of lighting can make even the smallest room feel warm and inviting. I like to have three points of light in each room.

I turned these lights on remotely using my own light bulb sockets.

I can turn it on with the click of a button.

A close-up of two side-by-side canvas panels that could easily refresh a bedroom. The left panel features a white background with a pattern of small burgundy lotus flowers. The right panel features a white background with thin, evenly spaced horizontal black lines.

Close-up of a warm beige blanket with thick patterned fringes draping over the arm of a wooden chair. Perfect for updating a bedroom, the background is softly blurred and features a light patterned rug.

//Throwing the tassel//

7. Add a cozy blanket (or comforter)

When it comes to bedroom decor, less is often more. A few well-chosen accessories like this cozy blanket can make a big difference without making your space look cluttered or overdone.

Stick to a few favorite colors or themes, and choose pieces that complement each other without being too matchy-matchy.

These sheets have been my best friend for years. They look high quality and the sheets are top notch.

You can see the tassel throw here.

I just found this amazing new comforter from the My Texas House line that is reversible so you can have two looks for one space.

You can see the comforter set here (it’s reversible and comes with two covers).

A bright, dimly lit bedroom features a large white wardrobe on the right wall. A white bedside table with a lamp and decor sits next to the wooden bed. Light pink curtains frame the window, while a wooden shelf mounted on the wall holds large pulleys - a beautifully updated bedroom.

// Striped curtains // Curtain rods // Curtain rings //

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// Striped curtains // Curtain rods // Curtain rings //

A curtain rod with light-colored vertical striped curtains hangs above a window in a simple room with white walls and painted floors. The curtain rod is mounted high near the ceiling. The curtains are partially open, allowing some light to enter.

// Striped curtains // Curtain rods // Curtain rings //

8. Easily update the curtain

I ordered these curtains for my bedroom. They are such a good deal I have already ordered them for my twin rooms as well.

The challenge I had with these curtains is that they come with silver metal rings. I really like the gold color now. It was a very easy fix.

I just folded the top over and tied the loops.

You can see budget curtain rods and curtain rings here.

A woven basket filled with things to throw away, bathed in soft sunlight, creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

//Home basket (similar) //

9. Add a cart

sigh.

There’s nothing I love more than a basket.

I use it to store extra blankets, I use it to store extra bedding, I use it to store trash cans and laundry baskets, I use it to store extra toiletries and so much more.

If you need to add something to your space?

Add a basket (especially if it looks like a house).

I bought this home basket a few years ago from H&M. It’s out of stock now, but I found another home basket that can be used as a handbag. You can also remove the straps and use them to decorate the bag.

You can see the home basket here.

I also found these awesome decorative baskets here.

Update the bedroom to include a bright space with a white metal bed frame, pink and white striped bedspreads, and decorative pillows. A wooden bench stands at the foot of the bed. The room features a white wardrobe, light pink curtains, and a beige patterned rug on a checkered floor. Large windows allow natural light to fill the space.

Here are all the resources for the room.

If I missed something, be sure to let me know in the comments and I’ll add it to the list.

Summer decorating doesn’t need to be complicated.

Easy is much better. 🙂

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Published on: July 8, 2024

By: Carrie Ann Wood

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