How to Decorate a Bedroom on a Budget

Decorating a bedroom is by far my favorite home decor project to take on. I think because it is such a personalized room, you can really have a lot of fun with it.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Plan
• Budget
• Time
• Internet
• Imagination
• Playfulness

1. 
    
   My Decorating on a Budget Blog Has Tons of Links to Decorating Blogs

   First you will need some ideas. My favorite places to get ideas for decorating are HGTV's Rate My Space (see link below) and decorating blogs (see link below).
   
   Once you have an idea on style and colors, you are really half-way done because that is the hardest part.

2. 
    
   Designer Linen Outlet Has Great Prices on Bedding

   Next you should pick out your bedding. Some places to find really nice bedding at great prices are: Target, Walmart, TJMaxx, Marshall's and HomeGoods.
   
   But I actually love to shop online for bedding, there are just so many more options. Here are some of my favorites: Target.com, Walmart.com, Overstock.com, Designer Linens Outlet and ebay.com (see links below).
   
   Make sure to go through ebates.com or upromise.com for an extra percentage back. And do a google search for coupon codes for more savings or free shipping.

3. 
    
   Behr Paint

   Now that you have your bedding, you can pick out your paint color. Go to The Home Depot or Lowe's and get paint chips from Behr or Glidden paints to keep cost down on paint.

4. 
    
   Bamboo Blinds with Drapes

   Do you need new window treatments? My favorite places to shop for window treatments are: TJMaxx, Marshall's, HomeGoods and JCPenney. Overstock.com also has a good selection of window treatments at great prices.
   
   If you want bamboo blinds, try Walmart first. You might be surprised at how much you can save by buying them there. Even if you have to buy them a little wider or longer than you need, you probably won't even notice the difference, especially if you are hanging curtains up alongside them.

5. 
    
   Pink Flamingo Lamp? Why not?

   Now it's time to accessorize! There are so many places to shop for accessories for your bedroom, the possibilities are endless! My favorite places to shop are Target, HomeGoods and garage sales!
   
   Monogram Art is pretty popular right now and animal prints and decorative finials. Hang plates or vinyl lettering over your bed, instead of traditional artwork. And make sure to incorporate some hanging hooks and extra storage areas into your bedroom, too.
   
   Whatever you do, just have fun with it! There are no rules and no limits when decorating your bedroom. If it makes you happy, buy it!

Tips & Warnings

• When buying window treatments for bedrooms, make sure to get room darkening types.

Resources

• Bella Casa - Decorating on a Budget (Darnit!)
• HGTV Rate My Space
• Target
• Walmart
• Overstock.com
• Designer Linen Outlet
• ebay
• JCPenney
• Scribble It! Vinyl Lettering
• Ebates
• How To Decorate On A Budget

[ampersand]

on 2/24/2009 Wonderful article!

[Susanh]

on 2/18/2009 Wonderful ideas for creating a haven in an important room of the home.

[Susang6]

on 2/17/2009 great tips on how to update your bedroom

[eliptica]

on 2/17/2009 Great ideas, I will be moving soon and I will need to decorate my bedroom. Thanks

[MommyTeach]

on 2/16/2009 These are all good tips, and is what I did for my bedrm. I learned all my decorating from HGTV- while I was really pregnant and at home. I made my own accessorized lamps. paintings e.t.c -- I will write articles about them! - :) 5*