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Your bedroom should be your sanctuary, but that does not mean the decor has to be a snooze. If you are willing to dive into a project and get your hands dirty, take a weekend to add a brick accent wall to your bedroom. Not only will the unique wall add architectural interest to your room, but it also will lend an urban vibe. With the use of thin brick, you can add style to your room and not subtract valuable space. Opt for gray, black or deep red brick instead of the common red.
A closet is a handy thing to have in the bedroom, even if it is just for laundry. Closets provide an enclosed space to keep laundry and clothes separate, making your life a little more organized. Building this closet is not as hard as you may think. The project involves basic carpentry skills such as measuring and cutting boards to the proper size. If you have power tools and the will to get the job done, a day's worth of work is all you need to build your own closet.
If your home has an attic, you may have considered converting the area into an additional bedroom. There are a number of reason why this home remodeling idea is an appealing one, but you need to consider a few things before starting the conversion process.
Storage is something it seems we can never get enough of. Closets, therefore, are essential. However, some bedrooms don't have enough closet space, and some rooms that have been converted into bedrooms don't have any closets at all. If either is the case in your home, a convenient and creative solution is adding a closet to the bedroom. You can do this easily, even if you don't have the expertise or the budget to knock down walls and build one.
Renting an apartment generally means that you are not able to make any structural changes to the space without the landlord's consent, and that consent is not forthcoming in most cases. Finding extra bedroom space in your apartment may not be as difficult as it first seems; repurposing the space you have and creating a variety of dividers to provide privacy just require a little ingenuity.
Attic space can be turned into second-story bedrooms. The existing floor and roof make it less expensive than building additional bedrooms onto the side of the house. If you already have bedrooms on a second story of your house, you can sometimes find additional attic space large enough to add bedrooms. You might need to raise part of the roof or add dormers to provide enough headroom or light.
Chinese lanterns are a traditional item in Chinese culture used to usher in the Chinese New Year. These traditionally red paper luminaries can be used at anytime during the year to light up the night outside or in your home, and can be purchased or made in virtually any color. Design your own Chinese paper lanterns, or purchase them at a Chinese specialty store or a world goods store. After procuring them, you can go crazy with decorating them. The possibilities are limitless, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
If you love the look of custom murals and stenciling but can't afford the price of hiring a professional artist to do the work, you may want to consider buying some Wallies. These are wallpaper cutouts that quickly and easily adhere to your wall and look as though they are painted on. For a very small investment, this is a great way to achieve a custom look. Better yet, if you change your mind, you can remove the Wallie and replace it somewhere else without leaving any marks on your wall.
A fireplace in the bedroom enhances the ambiance of the room and may add dollars to the resale value of you home. A study done by the National Association of Realtors notes that adding a fireplace increases the selling value by 12 percent.
From bandanas to horseshoes, get tips on accenting a country style room from this free home decorating video.
