How I Refresh My Home Bedroom To Look Luxurious With A Small Budget 

Your bedroom is one of the most important spaces in your house, and it’s necessary to refresh it occasionally. 

Whether it’s to improve comfort and functionality, enhance aesthetics, boost mood and well-being, increase your home value, adapt to different weather conditions, improve sleep, health, and hygiene, fix wear or tear, or adapt to life changes, I have you covered in this guide.

I refresh my bedroom yearly to enhance comfort, and functionality and adapt to different seasons. And trust me, a few changes can transform the ambiance of your bedroom.

 I will show you how I do it so you can replicate it in your bedroom. 

Interestingly, you can do it easily and on a tight budget, without spending much.

Declutter and Organize

The first step to refreshing your bedroom is to declutter and organize. I begin by identifying items I no longer use and empty them into the trash bin. Then organize the items I need, so I can easily find them. For example, I arrange my shelf with items that I use every day on top.

 This boosts my mental focus and productivity in the bedroom. When a bedroom is organized, it looks more attractive and inviting, especially for visitors you want to welcome into your bedroom. You have more space to add other relevant items and make better use of available areas. 

It even makes cleaning the bedroom easier. A decluttered and organized bedroom means there will be less dust or dirt. This improves bedroom hygiene, mood, and quality of sleep, and makes the cleaning process faster.

Fresh Coat or Paint 

Coating your bedroom wall with fresh paint is one of the ways to refresh it. Consider the current wall color and the overall aesthetic of the bedroom when choosing a color that suits your mood,  personal preference, and how it fits in the new look you want to achieve.

 If your current bedroom wall is gray. It’s easier and more cost-effective to coat it with another gray paint color. If you decide to change it to another color, let’s say pink, you need to scrap the gray color and coat it with pink paint twice to achieve a well-finished and attractive wall.

 The bedroom wall of my rented apartment is soft blue and early this year when I refreshed my room, I still maintained the color. All I did was coat it with another soft blue glossy paint to sharpen the appearance of the wall. 

Before you coat your bedroom walls with paint, prepare the room and apply basic painting techniques. 

Move out all equipment and elements that are on the wall or close to the wall, this is to prevent paint stain. Get your painting tools like brush, and roller ready.

Wear protective gear to protect yourself from touching or inhaling harmful chemicals the paint is made of. Dust the wall, patch all cracks, and use the paint as instructed by the manufacturer. 

Coating your bedroom wall with paint is as easy and simple as painting your kitchen cabinet. But If you can’t do it well, hire a professional painter to help you. 

Fix Curtains & Blinds

Curtains and blinds are important elements in your bedroom. They control lighting, give you privacy, and add to the aesthetic of your bedroom. When you think of how to refresh your bedroom, check your curtains or blinds to see if they are still in order.

A torn or faded curtain makes your bedroom look untidy. Same with a blind with broken cords, slats no tilting, or stuck blinds. 

It can even be dirty curtains. Unhang your curtains and check their condition.

 If it’s still okay, wash it to remove dirt. Stitch any part that is torn and change badly faded curtains. 

For blinds, dust and clean them to know their true nature. Fix common issues like broken cords and slats not tilting. Get a new blind if the current one you have is beyond repair.

I’m not a fan of blinds. 

 I use curtains not just in my bedroom, but also in my living room. The last time I refreshed my bedroom, I noticed that some of the curtain rings and brackets had broken.

So I decided to get new curtain accessories to keep the curtains firm on the rod and prevent them from slacking. 

Update Bedding and Linens

Anytime I refresh my bedroom, one of the things I don’t miss is updating my bedding and linens. I feel motivated, cool, and warm when I sleep on a comfortable, neat, and tidy bed.

That’s like me taking care of my hygiene while improving the looks of my bedroom. For example, I changed my bedroom, duvet, and pillowcase to more stylish and comfortable ones.

The previous ones I had are worn out and don’t appeal to me anymore. Consider color, texture, and patterns when updating your bedding and linens. Cotton bedding materials are the best. They are sleek, durable, comfortable, and easy to clean.

White, pink, and soft blue bedding match most bedroom color schemes. They don’t hide dirt, so you always know when they are due for washing without waiting for them to give off an offensive odor.

Enhance Lighting 

Proper lighting creates a conducive atmosphere in your bedroom. It enhances your sleep, and relaxation, and boosts your mood. Think of ways to enhance lighting when refreshing your bedroom. One of the simplest things I do to enhance lighting in my bedroom is to position my bed near the windows and set the curtains to attract natural lighting. 

I also enhanced the white ceiling paint for it to be shiny and reflect lights since my bedroom walls are soft blue. My bedroom mirror with a dresser which is one of the furniture sets every bedroom must have is on the wall opposite the window. This helps to bounce light around the room, making it brighter.  

Introduce artificial lighting like having a nightstand lamp, using a chandelier light for ambiance, and replacing faulty bulbs with energy-saving bulbs.

You can also use hanging paper lanterns and wall decals if you are refreshing your kid’s bedroom.

Adding Decorative Accents 

Think of adding decorative accents like wall art, mirrors, indoor plants, and rugs when refreshing your bedroom.

When I moved into my apartment, I didn’t see the need for adding decorative accents to my bedroom. But as time went on, and I thought of refreshing my bedroom, adding decorative accents was one of the top things I wanted to do to upgrade and refresh my bedroom.

I bought cheap and attractive wall art on Amazon. I like nature, so I went for wall arts that depict nature and complement my bedroom, like what you see below:

I replaced my wall mirror with a dresser that has an in-built mirror. The dresser serves as furniture where I can store my personal belongings, while the mirror in it serves as a place where I can stand and groom myself. 

The benefit of a mirror in your bedroom is beyond making it look cozy and fresh. Mirrors make your bedroom look larger. It reflects light and brightens your bedroom. 

I couldn’t add indoor plants in my bedroom when I first rented my apartment due to cost. 

But when I was ready to refresh it, I added two indoor plants. One was a few meters from my bed, and the other very close to my window. Plants depict nature, they purify and boost air quality, creating that aesthetic look while boosting your mood in the bedroom. Some of them serve as pesticides and insecticides that get rid of gnats in the bedroom.

There are natural and artificial indoor plants. You can have either of them in your bedroom. However, artificial indoor plants are common in modern bedrooms. They look luxurious, can be a focal point for a visitor that comes into your bedroom and are easy to maintain.

Bedroom rug is another affordable decorative accent you can add to your bedroom. They come in different sizes, colors, and shapes and enhance the aesthetic and appeal of the room.

 Beyond making your bedroom look attractive, they offer cushioned surfaces underfoot which makes the room comfortable to walk on, especially if your floor tile is hardwood.

 During winter, a bedroom rug can keep your feet warm and help maintain a cozy temperature. This is one of the reasons some people buy a rug when refreshing their bedroom to suit the season and weather. It can resist noise by reducing echoes and muffling in your bedroom. 

It can also be a protective layer that prevents slips and falls on smooth and slippery bedroom floors. 

If you plan to refresh your kid’s bedroom as well, a rug will enhance the play zone in their bedroom and keep them warm always. It will also demarcate areas with the bedroom, like sleeping and reading areas. And before you add a rug to your bedroom, consider the color scheme of your entire bedroom so you can choose one that complements it. 

Update Your Furniture and Arrangement

Look at the furniture set you have in the bedroom. Are they well arranged? Are they in order? Or do you need to upgrade to the latest ones to suit your needs?

I got a wooden dresser the last time I refreshed my bedroom. Before then, I didn’t have it and felt the need for it as a woman. Even the nightstand looked faded, so I painted it with a sprayer to match the color of my dresser. So it’s important to upgrade your bedroom furniture set if you can afford it.

This will enhance the look and add more functionality. You can also fix those that are faulty and polish them to look new. It’s one thing to upgrade your bedroom furniture, and it’s another to arrange it to serve its purpose. Every piece of bedroom furniture has a spot they are meant to be for aesthetic and functional purposes. 

A misplacement will see them cause obstruction, overwhelm the room, and not serve the main purpose you bought them.

A king-size bed frame with a headboard should lead toward the wall, either opposite the window or by the side.  This is for proper lighting while lying on the bed and also to maximize space. A nightstand should be 30cm beside the bed frame towards the headboard and either at the left or right.

This ensures easy access to items you kept on it without standing up from the bed. And also for the lamp placed on it to properly supply light to the bed area. Your wardrobe can be at the far end of the wall, by your right or left while lying on the bed. This creates more space and ensures that the wardrobe door when open doesn’t obstruct movement.

If you have a dresser with a mirror, you can place it 2 meters from the bathroom/toilet door that is inside your bedroom. This makes it easier for you to stand in front of the mirror and groom yourself after taking your bath.

Personal Touches

Customizing and adding personal touches is part of bedroom refreshment. Display personal photos and art at corners, where they become focal points for a visitor who comes into your bedroom. Customize your bedding and linens to reflect your personality. Let’s assume you’re an LGBT advocate, you can use rainbow colors for your bedsheets or pillowcases or even have wall arts that depict it. 

Customizing your bedroom can be costly if you are on a tight budget. Consider DIY art that you can make with cheap cardboard paper and pen markers. 

Maintaining Your Refreshed Space 

When you’re done refreshing your bedroom, next is to think of how to maintain it. Create a schedule of tasks to do that will keep your bedroom tidy. Things like cleaning the furniture set, mopping the floor, and avoiding stains on the wall will keep your bedroom fresh for a long time. This means you won’t have to refresh it frequently.

Where do I start redoing my bedroom?

Start with removing items you no longer use that make the bedroom cluttered and untidy. Sweep, dust, and mop to make it look clean. Check your bedroom walls to see if they need another coat of paint. Check your bedding and linens to see if they are in order. Then move to furniture upgrades and other decorating elements.

How do I modernize my bedroom?

Modernizing your bedroom is simple, but it can be expensive. It involves removing outdated items and elements in your bedroom, like heavy ornate furniture and quilted bedspreads. And replacing them with modern and latest bedroom elements like minimalist and sleek furniture, pendant, and chandelier lights, neutral color palettes, indoor plants, and cozy wall art. 

What beds are in style for bedroom refresh?

Platform beds, canopy beds, upholstered beds, sleigh beds, and adjustable beds are trendy and modern beds that are in style. They are minimalistic, sleek, and cozy which enhances the overall aesthetic of your bedroom.

What is a good budget for redoing a bedroom?

It depends on the aesthetic you want to achieve when you refresh your bedroom. When I refreshed my bedroom the last time, my budget was $800, and I made do with it. I have read of some people spending $3000 to refresh their bedroom. So it’s all about the look you want to achieve. 

Do people still use valances on the bed?

Valances, otherwise known as bed skirts, are still in use. But modern ones like streamlined bedding styles have made it less popular. Platform beds, storage beds, and tailored bed frames don’t require valances.

Final thought

You can refresh your bedroom to achieve the aesthetic you want with a small budget. It all requires you to be creative and do some tasks yourself to save cost. I have shown you how I did it, beginning from decluttering and arranging my bedroom, to repainting the walls down to adding personal touches and maintenance. It’s up to you to keep them in mind when next you want to refresh your bedroom.