We all get into that mood where we feel like doing something to our bedroom, but it’s
often either hard to figure out what you can do to spruce things up or too expensive.
If you’re looking for ideas to update your room on a budget, keep on watching!
Welcome to Jansen’s DIY.
In this video we will discuss 20 IDEAS TO UPDATE YOUR BEDROOM ON A BUDGET.
#1.
We’re going to start simple.
In fact, this one is literally free!
You can easily update your room using the same exact furniture by putting it in a different
place!
If you typically keep your bed in the middle of the room, just rotate it 180 degrees so
it’s in the completely opposite direction!
If you really want to switch it up, put it in the corner of the room or against a side
wall.
When your furniture is in a new place, it’ll make your room look new too!
#2.
If you’re really bored with your room, but your furniture is exactly where you want it,
repainting is one way you can make the entire room go from boring to updated and modern
in no time!
This one’s pretty basic, but it’s something people tend to forget.
#3.
If your room seems too plain, and you don’t want to paint or do anything too permanent
to it, a gallery wall is an excellent way of updating it!
These are great because you can add them to your room even if you’re renting since you
don’t actually have to nail holes in the walls.
You can thrift frames or get them cheap online or even at the dollar store, print out images
you like or print photos you’ve taken yourself, and just hang the frames in the desired layout
all over your bedroom wall.
#4.
Plants have become the new pets in the past few years.
People have been getting plants and filling up their rooms with them!
Now, if you’re a plant person, whether you have just one or several, consider hanging
one up in a macrame plant hanger!
You can easily find one for very cheap on Etsy or Amazon, but if you really want to
save cash, you can even make one all by yourself!
#5.
If you’re looking to update the look of your room in subtle ways, then one of the
best things you can do is replace your dresser knobs!
It’s cheap and easy enough to do it yourself, and even though it’s a small change, it
actually makes a pretty big difference in the room overall!
#6.
New lighting is one of the best ways to update a bedroom instantly and one of the best ways
to use lighting to change things up is to get wall sconces!
These are great because not only you can switch out your bedside lamps but also make it look
bigger since you’ll have more space on the side tables!
#7.
If you use regular daylight bulbs that emit a cool light, everything in your room will
look cool toned too.
To make things look totally different without ever having to move anything on the floor,
switch them out for warmer bulbs instead!
It’ll give your room a whole new look and make everything feel a lot homier!
Additionally, if you want to give the room a more aesthetically pleasing look, switch
all your bulbs out for Edison bulbs instead!
#8.
People generally tend to put their TV on a console because it seems like it needs to
“sit” on something.
A great way to update the look is by simply taking the TV off the console and mounting
it on your wall.
This way, it won’t seem like it’s taking up physical space because it’ll be floating
on the wall.
You can easily add decor to the console below it and essentially have a whole new section
of the room without even changing it much!
#9.
This is a classic when it comes to easy, functional ways of updating a bedroom.
Mirrors are a great addition to any room; they make the space look bigger while being
useful too!
If you want to add a touch of interest to the room, just get a couple of mirrors and
hang them up in different places or on top of each other, however you prefer.
The result will be a room that looks new and has lots of places to take those outfit-of-the-day
photos!
#10.
Baskets are a great addition to any bedroom you’re trying to spruce up.
A cute wicker basket is highly functional because it allows for easy storage of laundry
or anything else that adds clutter to your room, but it also simply looks good!
Pick these over random storage boxes to keep your things organized and your room looking
good at the same time!
#11.
You can never really have too many pillows and cushions, at least not in our book!
A regular bed with two pillows is a pretty boring way to live.
You can make the room look totally different by playing around with the layout.
Get three, four, or even five new pillows and cushions and set them up differently to
update your room without having to spend a ton of money!
#12.
We’ve already talked about how lights can easily spruce up a room.
What’s even better is adding a futuristic touch to the room by putting in motion sensor
lights.
This way they’ll be activated every time you walk by, making the room not only look
different but also feel different and totally updated!
#13.
Whether your room has tiles, wooden flooring or carpet, there’s always one thing that
can totally transform the space: a really nice rug.
Now, sure, these can be expensive, but if you go for a smaller rug, you can find them
cheap too!
Just place it by the bed and you’ll have an updated room in no time!
#14.
This might seem a little “young,” but stick with me here.
Twinkle lights have the ability to give any room a cozy feeling.
Adding a string or even a whole curtain of twinkle lights can instantly update the entire
feeling of your room and make it feel warm and inviting, in a super cheap way!
#15.
Do you constantly check the time on your phone or glance at that one old analog clock you’ve
had for years that you keep because “it gets the job done”?
Well, it’s time to change that.
A nice digital clock can give your room a touch of the sleek and modern.
Plus, it helps you stay updated on the time without having to pick up your phone, which
is great if you’re trying to cut down on screen time!
#16.
When you first set up your room, your vanity probably looked nice and clean, but it can
be a source of some serious visual clutter once it starts to fill up!
Instead of having everything scattered all over the vanity, try a lazy susan instead!
This will hold all your essentials neatly without taking up a lot of space.
It will not only make the room look updated, but it will also update the way it functions!
#17.
Before you skip ahead, even if you’re someone who feels like you can’t keep any plant
alive, let me explain.
You don’t actually have to.
You can still achieve the look of having a pop of greenery in your room by getting fake
plants instead!
Not only are these a lot cheaper than real plants, but it’s also much easier than keeping
a real plant alive!
18.
As Pinteresty as it sounds, throw blankets are a great addition to any bedroom!
They’re great for making the room feel cozy and welcoming, they’re cheap and most importantly,
they’re comfy!
Throw blankets can transform a room in seconds, and you can easily put them away when you
don’t feel like having them out!
19.
When you’re updating a room on your own, you might find there’s not a lot of floor
space to work with and you might also have a lot of empty wall space.
You can easily remedy both of these problems in one go by installing several floating shelves!
You can use these for storage or for decor; it just depends on what you want them to look
like!
#20.
This might sound expensive, but it’s actually not!
You can totally change up your bed by upcycling the headboard!
This can be something as simple as repainting or reupholstering the headboard, or if you
want to get really adventurous, get an old upcycled door or windows and use them as a
headboard!
The possibilities are endless, and each will give you a room that looks totally new!
We made this list with the goal of giving ideas for your bedroom makeover that are not
only budget friendly, but also things you can do on your own without having to hire
someone.
This way, you’re only really spending on the supplies and you can keep the spending
to an absolute minimum while also getting a whole new bedroom by the time you’re done!
Thanks for watching and we’ll see you in the next episode.