12 Bedroom Makeover Ideas That Are Beautiful and Budget-Friendly

Update Your Bedding

While a new bed frame or mattress are splurges, new bedding is an affordable way to make a huge impact in the overall aesthetic of your primary bedroom. "It's much easier to swap out your bedding than to replace all your bedroom furniture," says Kristin Marino, an interior designer and founder of KozyKasa. "Go for a different color palette than what you currently have so it will look and feel more 'new' to your eye."

For the cherry on top, incorporate some patterned throw pillows, a new lumbar pillow, and a decorative end-of-the-bed throw .

Choose a Paint Color You'd Wear

If you're ready to pick a new paint color for your bedroom, head to your closet for inspiration, says Ann Lowengart, an interior designer based in Marin County, Calif. "The thing that I find is most soothing, and really the easiest to execute, is to add the color you like to dress in—whatever color looks best on you," says Lowengart.

The primary bedroom is the "most personal space in your entire home, so you want it to reflect you most closely," Lowengart says. "And when you paint walls something that looks great on you, subconsciously, it's very restful and very peaceful." She suggests using a high-gloss paint for dark colors and an eggshell finish for lighter colors to help keep things vibrant.

Rearrange Your Accessories

Shop your home for accessories and décor you already have to update your current styling. "This also helps update other areas in your home," Marino says. "For example, swapping table lamps from one bedroom to another, or adding in different vases, trinkets, and picture frames will add a new look to your space for free."

For an even big wow-factor in your bedroom makeover, swap out larger accessories, such as your bedside tables or even an area rug.

Play With Texture

Cozy up your bedroom with furry finds such as a sheepskin pillow or throw blanket. Not only are they extra comfy, but they also look high-end, making for a simple yet stylish upgrade. Have hardwood floors? Lowengart suggests placing a furry rug in the area where you step into and out of your bed to add instant warmth. "Those are really reasonably priced and they add so much texture," she says. Shop for them at your local home goods store.

Buy Previously-Owned Furniture

"One thing I love, which I personally do a lot, is to buy previously-owned furniture," says Lowengart. Whether you're replacing all of your current furniture or just want a new statement piece to help reenergize your space for your bedroom makeover, shopping second-hand is a budget-friendly way to go. "1st Dibs and Chairish are great places to find beautiful things," she says—but don't count out Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist.

Wallpaper Your Ceiling or Accent Wall

Give your bedroom a totally new look by wallpapering your ceiling or accent wall. "The ceiling is essentially a fifth wall, and if you're only wallpapering one wall, it's very reasonably priced and it kind of creates a fun little surprise when you're lying on your bed and you look up," says Lowengart. Prefer an accent wall? Choose the wall behind your bed, or go with one that has extra depth to help make it pop even more.

Repurpose Carpet Remnants

Installing new carpet may not be within budget, but Lowengart has a wallet-friendly alternative for freshening up your floors. "Instead of having to replace your wall-to-wall carpet, you can just buy a remnant and lay it on your existing carpet," she says. "There are really wonderful remnant stores that will surge them for you, and they're selling them for pennies on the dollar."

Add an Accent Color to Your Bed

"The one thing you can do that really adds so much is having one accent color on your bed," says Lowengart. "Just that one focal point can really can transform the look." Whether it's a playfully-patterned pillow or a chunky blanket in your favorite hue, adding an accent color is key to creating contrast in a bedroom makeover.

Double Textiles as Décor

Use textiles as wall hangings for instant art. "There are really fun tapestries that have lots of patterns, but it's really about finding yardage of your favorite fabric and then buying a pre-made frame or hanging it on a rod—or if you like an organic vibe, hanging it on a branch on your wall," says Lowengart. "It's a really inexpensive way to get a really big look."

Shop Designer or Showroom Warehouse Sales

A secret of the pros: Shop designer or showroom warehouse sales. "Every designer has an inventory of cast-offs from clients," says Lowengart. "They just didn't work in that space." She recommends calling your favorite designers and asking if they have any inventory they're looking to get rid of. "Then you get your designer's touch without having to pay for the designer's service."

Try Mismatched Nightstands

Matchy-matchy can feel so been-there-done-that. Lowengart has another idea for redecorating your space. "A lot of the time showrooms are selling samples and there will only be one, and I think it's really nice to upgrade your nightstands and they don't necessarily have to match," she says.

She recommends doubling small dressers as nightstands for added storage. You can even swap your current nightstand for a rolling multi-tiered cart. Either way, these small changes make a big impact.

Showcase Memories

When it comes to wall art, Lowengart opts for images that are nostalgic and personal, turning photographs into wall hangings or murals. Whether it's a photo of your family on a trip or your favorite view, choose something that's reminiscent of what that memory is then blow it up to poster size and use it as a wall hanging. "It can act like an art piece but is also something that is sentimental as well," says Lowengart.