Creating a Cosy Bedroom on a Budget
Bedroom is the one room in your house where the focus should be on relaxation and comfort, above all else. You need to have that one room that makes you feel warm and fuzzy, providing you with a space to leave the worries outside. But what makes a bedroom cosy and is it possible to create a relaxing room when you don’t have a huge budget to work with? Here are tips to help you create the cosiest of rooms without spending a fortune.
It all starts with a bed
The key to a cosy bedroom is in the bed. Naturally the most important element in the room and one that you shouldn’t cut corners with. A good bed can last a lifetime and a well looked after mattress also keeps going for eight years. So, even if you need
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The key to a cosy bedroom is in minimalism. You shouldn’t add things to your bedroom just for the sake of it. In fact, you will probably feel much more comfortable and relaxed when you aren’t surrounded by clutter and bumping into things when walking in the room. Apply the ‘less is more’ mantra when decorating the bedroom. Have a single rug on the floor if you have hard floors, and only pick one or two decorative elements for the walls. Include only the absolute necessary furniture – bed, wardrobe, a nightstand and so on. Don’t add anything you can’t think a good use …show more content…
If your bedroom is getting plenty of natural light, allow it to flow freely into the room and take advantage of its relaxing effect. On the other hand, if you don’t have much natural light to work with, you want to create a similar effect with lighting. Pick lights that can be dimmed according to your needs. This ensures you don’t need ten different lamps in the room and the dimming effect guarantees the room looks inviting and relaxing. Dimmed bulbs won’t cost a fortune either; you can find plenty of good deals from retailers like REUK.
Somewhere to sit it out
Finally, your cosy bedroom should have a little corner for sitting down. You don’t always want to relax by lying in bed and a cosy chair adds attractiveness to your room. Pick something soft and decorate it with a few throws and blankets. The chair can be a proper armchair if you have the space, or a simple cushioned bench if you don’t have a lot of room. You can save a lot of money by opting to look outside of the big furniture retailers and using sites like NotOnTheHighStreet or even buying second hand!
With the above tips and ideas, you can create a cosy bedroom in no time. The key to budget-friendly decorating is to plan well, keep minimalism at the core of your decorating and to always shop around for deals and discounts. It never hurts to look around for special
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