How to Decorate a Bedroom From Scratch
8 Steps to Designing Your Dream Bedroom
Splurge Here, Save There
As you start to pick out furnishings here and there, it may become more and more difficult to decide where you need to splurge and where you need to save. Shelly advises that you "invest in the important pieces, like your mattress and case goods. A good quality dresser or armoire is a must, as these are items that you will be interacting with daily. Cheaply made storage furniture often doesn't hold up to the daily opening and closing of drawers and use."
And if what you are finding is still outside your budget, Shelly's insider tip is to "check out Craigslist or [the] local newspaper for used pieces that you can gently refurbish. There are so many great DIY furniture paint products and tutorials out there, the sky is the limit on what you can create."
