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Giving your bedroom a make-over might sound like it’s going to cost you an arm and a leg but femalefirst.co.uk have come up with some great tips to transform your room without breaking the bank…
The bedroom is one of the most used rooms in the house so it’s important to create a warming and cosy atmosphere.
It makes the most sense to start with your bed and work outwards, as this is the focal point of any bedroom, and the first thing you’ll see when you walk in. The bed is also likely to be the largest item of furniture in the room, so once you have this in place, you’ll be able to plan the rest of your space more efficiently.
It’s amazing how much difference clutter can make to a room – having a blank canvas and de-cluttering can really help to give you inspiration and will also make for a more relaxing atmosphere which is what a bedroom should be.
When starting the de-clutter process first off, it’s useful to list exactly what needs to be stored in your bedroom, so that you know just how much hanging and drawer space you will need. It’s well worth investing in space efficient furniture, for example beds with room to fit underbed storage boxes.
Award winning bed specialist Warren Evans warrenevans.co.uk offer a range of underbed storage boxes that complement the array of beds available in store. The new range of Classic frames, the Siesta, Daydream, Trinity Brahms and Rio are deliberately raised to accommodate deeper underbed storage boxes, tucked neatly underneath.
People say that less is more and this is definitely the case with styling your bedroom but the key is to get the balance right - you don’t want too much open space, as this can look bare and unwelcoming.
Accessorising is a cheap way to regularly give a room a new look with minimal effort. Bed linen, cushions, fluffy throws and a statement rug are all effective ways of transforming a bedroom from head to toe and can be easily changed once you’ve grown bored of them!
As the bed is the item in the room that immediately draws the eye it’s important to ensure that style, colour and décor of the room should complement it.
Colour is a key way of giving a room a make-over, a splash of paint can have a dramatic effect for a small price. However, if white walls are your thing, inject a hint of colour by hanging some art on your walls. If buying art is a bit out of your price range why not opt for a framed poster?
If you have a particularly small room the best thing to do in order to maximize on the space that you do have is to invest in a space saving bed. Warren Evans has a space saving range made especially for small rooms. The range offers a floating mattress so that there is no frame sticking out but with the added benefit of a stylish headboard.
Changing your window dressings can dramatically alter the look and feel of a room. Resurgence in using natural materials such as wood, stone and metal means that wooden shutters are both a great alternative to curtains and allow you to control the light and privacy levels in your bedroom.
The California Company’s wooden shutters are a great budget option. They are sold online which takes away the cost that is associated with shop service and the fact that they are DIY means there is not installation fee. You can find design and measuring video guides at www.thecaliforniacompany.co.uk to make life that little bit easier.
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