Decorating My Bedroom On a Budget
April 3, 2009 by leia
Filed under Budget Decorating, bedroom decorating ideas
When moving into an apartment and faced with the task of its decor i was nervous. Every person who walked into my new bedroom fell in love. It has high, curved ceilings in an old Arabian Princess style with arching doorways and patterned tiled floors.
The bedroom was so naturally beautiful on its own, whatever i chose to put in it had to live up to it gorgeous structural standard. On top of that, I didn’t have very much money, so I needed to figure out a way of decorating my bedroom on a budget.
Looking for Ideas:
Whenever I entered a cool shop I snapped pictures on my phone of different blankets, bed spreads, lamps, etc so I could then check them out while in the context of my room. I also took pics of the room with my phone so that I could compare the patterns and colors to prospective purchases while in the stores.
This way I could get a feel for whether things fit without having to commit to buying anything. I like things simple and functional but with intrigue and uniqueness, so keeping an eye out was key. Also, I like to use materials that I already have or can come by easily to recycle them into something pretty and useful.
Then came decision making time…
The Bedroom:
The heaters and doors are dark blue and the floor titles have a mainly dark blue pattern, so I tried to look for little highlights in dark blue to keep things united. I found a little lamp at a home goods store for a great price.
I used the leftovers from our living room drapes to make my curtains which turned out to be a perfect fit.
I wanted my big bed to match the eclectic grandeur of the room so I found a cool pattern that included dark blue in it.
A flower pot from the home goods store became my trash bin and was a much cheaper option than many of the actual trash bins!
Creative budget decorating idea
The Bathroom:
There is a cool store that specializes in soaps and candles and I remember seeing their sinks filled with colorful rocks. I thought this was a cool touch so I went for a walk and picked up rocks along the way. They add a really nice zen touch to my sink. I also picked up two cool sea shells and placed them on the top of the toilet.
To help with the color coordination, I also try to buy yellow colored toilet paper to match the toilet seat. I find it’s the little things that count.
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In the future:
My next project is to get some artwork up on the walls. Also it is so healthy to express yourself. Why spend money on a picture when the act of making the picture is often the best part? Even if your skill isn’t top notch, I’ve found that with a serious-looking picture frame, anything seems professional.
I do love supporting artists but I think I’d be broke if I went to buy the art I really like.
Luckily, nature is the most detailed and intriguing art around… and for the most part it is free! In this vain, I dried some flowers a friend bought me and am hoping to turn them into some kind of picture or collage.
