Swapping headboards and other simple bedroom redecorating tricks

So, you’re ready to make a change in your bedroom decor, but you’re not up for a complete makeover. Not a problem. There are a lot of simple tricks you can employ to give your bedroom a fresh, new look that won’t break the bank, like swapping out headboards, hanging new curtains, and changing or adding light fixtures, just to name a few.

It’s amazing how minor adjustments like these can change the face of your room. But it’s worth it. This is the room in your home where you spend the most time, and it should be a haven to which you can retreat that induces calm at the end of the day.

Headboards

Headboards come in all shapes and sizes nowadays, and replacing or changing your bed’s headboard is a quick and relatively inexpensive way to instantly change the look of your bedroom.

As bedroom decorating projects go, this is right up there with fresh paint and replacing carpeting or drapes as far as overall impact. Let’s face it: Your bed is the focal point of your bedroom. Depending on the look you’re going for and your budget, there are literally dozens of ways you can go here. If you’re unsure where to begin, take your time and pick up some decorating and home decor magazines as well as surf the Internet for inspiration before you get started.

On a budget

Not a lot of money to spend on this latest home improvement project? No worries. There are countless inexpensive options available for you to consider. Secondhand and thrift stores are wonderful sources of gently used furniture.

You can check your area to see if any charitable organizations have a nearby location you can visit for some incredible deals. You’ll seldom find side rails or footboards to accompany their selection of headboards, but you’ll be amazed at what they do carry.

Refurbishing and recycling

Another thing to consider is refurbishing your existing headboard. Sometimes a light sanding and a coat of paint are all you need to dramatically change the look of your headboard. Choose an accent color in your bedroom’s color scheme to play off of, or paint a design in the middle of the headboard to draw attention to it.

This is especially fun and easy for a child’s room, where you can pick a favorite toy or cartoon character for inspiration. In addition to refurbishing, recycling has gained in popularity over recent years.

How often have you seen piles of windows and interior doors lying in a heap curbside just waiting to be hauled off to the dump? If you’re the handy type, old wooden doors (Shaker and panel doors in particular) and louvered folding doors make great headboards and footboards after removing the hardware.

What else?

Besides swapping headboards and doing the obvious like painting orwallpapering, changing things like draperies, accent rugs and pillows, or wall sconces and other lighting fixtures are excellent ideas for mixing it up and making a statement in your boudoir.

For finishing touches, your local box stores carry a wide variety of comforter sets that include pillow shams and dust ruffles to help you achieve a fresh, new look as well. Finally, replacing ceiling fans or repainting your old fan can make a big difference, too.