If most of your decorating budget is going into the living room, you're probably panicking about your barren bedroom. Luckily, we've got your back. These affordable hacks only look expensive, so no one has to know you pulled it together on a shoestring budget. Check out our 10 favorite tricks for styling a dreamy boudoir.
Try This Glam Closet Hack
Transform the most basic builder-grade closet doors into a stunning focal point with this surprisingly simple tutorial [1]. The secret weapon? Ceiling medallions!
Add Drama With Paint
A fresh coat of paint can instantly make a room feel new and polished. A bold color will help you make a major statement on a small budget. Try a moody wall color paired with glamorous metallic accents for a look that feels especially luxe.
Make Over a Thrift Store Dresser
Thrift stores are packed with chunky wooden furniture from the '70s, '80s, and '90s but occasionally have some midcentury gems for much better prices than big-box stores. Even if you find an '80s clunker, you can easily give it a makeover by switching out the hardware and adding a coat of paint.
Know Where to Shop For Affordable Linens
You don't have to blow your budget for beautiful bedding. Look in unexpected places, like H&M Home. Traditionally known as a fashion outlet, the brand has a surprisingly great array of affordable bed linens, including linen duvet sets [2].
Layer Smaller Rugs
You don't need a huge rug to cover the entire room or even all of the space under your bed. Try layering smaller rugs or adding runners or faux sheepskins on either side of your bed for a soft place to step.
Cover an Iron Bed Frame With a Skirt
If you can't invest in a bed frame, don't panic. You can buy a basic metal bed frame to get your mattress off the floor and use a bedskirt from a discount store like HomeGoods to cover it.
DIY an Earring Organizer That Doubles as Art
Pick up an inexpensive Ikea frame and a pretty piece of fabric to create your own earring organizer that doubles as wall art. Aniko's tutorial [3] at Place of My Taste is on our list of must-do home projects.
Create a Canopy With Curtain Rods and Curtains
You can create a dreamy canopy bed on the cheap by hanging curtain rods from the ceiling. Follow these steps [4] to perfect this DIY [5] look!
Turn Bathroom Mirrors Into Sconces
You know those $5 Ikea bathroom mirrors? They actually make amazing sconces with arms that can easily extend and recede. All you need is an affordable lamp kit from Lowe's or Home Depot and some pretty bulbs. See how to DIY [6] your own pair here.
Rethink Nightstands
Don't have the funds to invest in a nightstand? That's OK! Try something a little unexpected like a chair, a stack of thrifted suitcases, or any of these other alternative nightstand ideas [7].