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Smarten up your bedroom without breaking the bank! Clever tricks like repurposing furniture, adding accent lighting, laying down area rugs, and displaying thrifty finds can give your space a fresh new look on the cheap.
Creativity and resourcefulness allow you to fashion a stylish, restful oasis without the high price tag.
Invest in furniture that maximises storage and serves multiple purposes. For example, ottoman beds have hollow bases to store spare bedding inside. You can also find beds with drawers built into the base, saving space and reducing the need for bulky chests.
Pick floor-to-ceiling styles with integrated drawers to maximise hanging room and folded storage when choosing wardrobes.
Pictured: Fusion 4FT 6 Double Ottoman Bed. RRP £549. Available now from Bedstar priced only £289 (SAVE £260)
While headboards can look pretty, they bump up the cost of bed frames by more than £100 on average. Choose a simple divan base instead – you can always dress it up later with cushions and throws. The money you save can be put towards higher priority elements like good quality mattresses.
Scope out second-hand shops, online auctions, and social media selling groups before buying new. With some vision, you can turn vintage finds, donated pieces, or your friends’ castoffs into stylish treasures at thrift-store prices. A little paint, new hardware or creative hacking can give tired items new life.
Give leftover paint a new lease of life to save money on expensive tins. Ask neighbours and friends if they have any surplus paint in colours you’d like. Or check out the Community Repaint scheme by Dulux – this provides paint leftover from large-scale domestic and commercial jobs to provide affordable paint to households and community organisations.
Pictured: Giltedge Beds 4FT 6 Double Shallow Base – Oak Legs. RRP £359. Available now from Bedstar priced only £239 (SAVE £120) – Various colours and fabric samples available.
Carpet shops often have discounted off-cuts and end-of-rolls handy for small spaces like bedrooms. These can cost under £2 per square meter – a fraction of the usual price. Check size limitations before you buy, and don’t scrimp on underlay.
Order free wallpaper samples online and use budget frames to create unique art pieces. A set of patterns framed on your wall makes a significant visual impact. And only you need to know they started life as samples! Choose a colour theme for coherence.
Sometimes, a simple lighting swap can make a dramatic difference. Try using warm and cool light bulbs to change the ambience and experiment with lamps to create a snug reading nook. A floor lamp positioned by a comfy chair creates an inviting space for bedtime stories.
Splash out on accessories like rugs, cushions, lamps, and artwork to stamp your personality on a space. Keep walls and larger furniture neutral, then layer on prints, patterns, and colourful soft furnishings to tie your scheme together. Charity and car boot sales are happy hunting grounds for quirky decorative touches.
Display your treasures in ingenious ways. Float shelves above beds are perfect for showing off plant collections, books, and travel souvenirs. While hanging rods give you space to exhibit artwork and photography without hammering nails into walls.
High-quality extras like metal light switches, wardrobe fittings and floor trim make a room feel high-end. Reuse what you already have, then upgrade elements like dado rails and skirting boards as your budget allows. Add your stamp with funky light switches and bespoke handles. It’s attention to detail like this that makes all the difference.
With imagination and resourcefulness, you can curate a fabulous bedroom makeover on a modest budget. Second-hand scores, leftover paint, and clever lighting swaps help stretch your pennies. Well-chosen accessories and design details give your room the edge. Get inspired by these money-saving hacks and create a beautiful bedroom that’s a joy to relax in.
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