It’s easy to neglect our bedrooms, especially since it’s the room of our house that guests typically don’t see. But at Sotheby’s Phoenix, I came across some easy tips to spruce up your bedroom that’ll cost you nothing. The trick is to be creative and not buy anything new. Yes, it can be done. Even if you’re not planning to sell your house now, at least your bedroom will be show ready for when you do decide to sell your house through Sotheby’s Phoenix.
Make the Bed
It may seem like common sense or too easy, but the fastest and easiest way to make your bedroom look better is to make your bed everyday. It only takes a minute to pull up a comforter and straighten the pillows. When showing homes at Sotheby’s Phoenix, a made-up bed gives a room a cleaner, more organized, and more attractive look.
Clean and Declutter
A dirty and cluttered room never looks good, no matter how well you have your bedroom decorated. You can start with vacuuming, even under the bed and inside your closet. If your have flooring, then mop. Dust your furniture. That includes pictures, lampshades and light fixtures. Pick up all clothing on the floor and furniture, as well.
Repurpose Something
Look around your house and see if you have another piece of furniture that would work in your bedroom. You can create an entirely new look at no cost. Decorative fencing, old shutters, antiques, etc., all can give a fresh new look to a bedroom. You can even substitute a piece of furniture for a traditional nightstand. Nothing says you have to use “bedroom furniture.” If you’re planning to sell your house through Sotheby’s Phoenix, you don’t want to do anything too wild. But swapping out basic furniture pieces should give your bedroom an amazing new look.
Get Rid of Something
If you have a good-sized bedroom, consider getting rid of a piece of furniture or accessory. Do you really need that bookcase? Do you need a vanity in your bedroom? See if there’s another place in the house where you can move these items. If not, consider donating to charity.
Swap Pillows
If the throw pillows on your living room sofa match your bedroom’s color scheme, try swapping them out with the throw pillows on your bed. This is another good way of giving your bedroom a mini makeover.
Move Artwork
Another useful tip I’ve noticed at Sotheby’s Phoenix that seems to work in giving a room a new look is swapping pictures. For example, trade the picture over your couch with the one above your bed. Do the same with the gallery of pictures in your dining room. Replace them with artwork in your bedroom.
Style the Dresser Top
Instead of using your dresser tops as a place to put clothes, jewelry, books, and other items, add some style to your dresser such as a tall lamp, houseplant, or a jewelry box. Set a pretty tray in the middle.
Flowers from Your Garden
Fresh flowers look great in every bedroom. Instead of buying flowers, pick some fem your garden.
So you can see with very little effort, you can transform your bedroom with a new look and no cost.