Affordable Bedroom Makeovers Begin With The Bed
Is your bedroom ready for a makeover? You can bring a whole new feeling to your bedroom space with minor modifications to your current bed. Make the bed the focus of your efforts and a focal point for the room with these simple suggestions.
Mattresses
Make sure your mattress is up to par first; a poor or old mattress is not going to provide the support that you need to wake feeling refreshed and ready for the day. Treat yourself to a luxurious new mattress and top it with a fluffy pillow-topper to protect your acquisition and to provide even more sumptuous comfort when you lay down at night. A mattress is more than a home improvement; it is a necessity.
Linens
After you get your mattress on-fleek, toss out old, stained, or damaged linens. Invest in eco-friendly organic linens like bamboo sheets, a cotton comforter, and silk shams. Most green fabrics are easy to care for if you launder with care, so read the manufacturer's recommendations to make them last. Fresh linens will make you feel pampered and immediately uplift the look of your bedroom.
Headboards
Does your bed have a headboard? If not, get one. Visit a favorite furniture retailer and invest in a headboard, frame, or footboard – whatever you are missing. Headboards may also serve double-duty with cabinets, shelves, or storage space that can be helpful in small spaces. If your space is exceptionally-small, consider a headboard that attaches to the wall and takes up little actual space, like a headboard graphic or vinyl wall decal.
Stilts
Speaking of storage, lifting your bed a mere few inches can increase storage in the room and open-up space underneath your bed. These typically come in a pack of four, and you place each foot of the bed-frame inside of the stilt. These are often sold and marketed as dorm furniture and accessories.
Trundles
Another way to make more space is to use a trundle under your bed. A trundle is a rolling storage compartment or bed frame that can be tucked under your bed when not in use. When you need an extra spot for sleeping, you can roll out the trundle which may be fitted with twin-size mattresses. Some furniture stores may also offer trundles that fit underneath couches for additional options.
Your bed is integral to your overall health and well-being; after all, most people spend a third of their life in bed which makes it a priority. After replacing or restoring your bed with a new bed frame, linens, or a headboard, make the most time-sensitive refurbishing projects a priority. For instance, if the flooring is shoddy, start there. Use your budget and resources where they are needed most and then move on to décor and cosmetic repairs.
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