How To Redo A Bedroom From Scratch

Bedrooms can be challenging spaces to get right in your home. On one level, they seem like simple rooms. But given that you sleep in them, they also have functional applications. You need to be able to use them to get a good night’s rest. That’s where this guide is here to help. It explains some of the many ways you can redo a bedroom and make sure that it actually works for you (instead of winding up being a disappointment). 

Assess Your Needs

You’ll want to start by thinking about what you might need from a bedroom. What’s it for? Obviously, the main reason for the bedroom is sleep, but you’ll need to decide if you want to be strict or use it for other purposes. For example, a lot of people like watching TV in bed. You could also use it for work if you work from home and have limited space.  You’ll also want to think about who uses the space. If it’s for you, how you kit it out will be quite different from if it is for your kids. 

Set An Affordable Budget

As with kitchens and bathrooms, you can really go to town with your bedroom budget. However, you’ll want to think about how much money it is really worth spending on it. Sometimes, it makes sense to invest a lot but not always. When budgeting, include all the usual items like paint, new carpets, and furniture. But also make sure you build in a margin of error. You don’t want a situation where you’re halfway through the renovation and you start losing money. 

Measure And Plan

Next, you’ll want to measure and plan the room so you’ll know what fits inside it. You don’t want a situation where you’re struggling to shoehorn things into the right position. Always start by measuring the room and the bed you want to put in it. This will tell you how much space you have to work with. Also, check the size of the windows if you want to add blinds or curtains. Because there can be so much variation here, it often pays to work with a window covering expert who can provide you with guidance and show you what to do. If you can sketch a floor plan, that’s also helpful. This information will tell you whether the room is laid out correctly and if you can fit everything you need in. 

Choose A Design Style

The fun part of this process is choosing your design style. This determines how the room will ultimately look once you’ve finished making it how you want it.  These days, there are so many design styles to choose from that you’re spoiled for choice. Interior designers can help you with everything from modern to traditional and boho. You’ll want a design that reflects your personality and is what you want. You’ll need to select a color palette and a neutral base. Then, all you need to do is work in your designs until you’re happy with them. If you have trouble imagining what things will look like when finished, get a designer to do a mockup for you. These are handy if you want to see what your home will look like with everything in place. During this design process, make sure you pay attention to the color palette. Double check that you use the right colors and that you paint the room in acceptable hues, especially if you plan on renting it out. 

Select The Core Furniture

After that, select your core furniture — what you need based on your room size and requirements. The bed is the main element, so you’ll need to decide if you want this to be king, queen, or single. For most guest bedrooms, you’ll want to opt for a king-sized room. This gives you the most options. Failing that, you can also go for a queen size or a single. The latter can be a great option if you have a small room or you’re looking at setting up the space for kids. The next step is to think about storage. Can you fit dressers, wardrobes, and other elements in the room? Sometimes, standalone units are what you need. However, you might also look at building them in, especially if you’re low on space and need the extra room. 

Upgrade The Lighting

Lighting in your bedroom is also really important because of the effects it has on your health. If your bedroom is too bright in the evenings, it can lead to serious health problems later on. The trick here is to go for low-luminosity lighting. This avoids dazzling you and makes it less likely that you’ll reset your body clock in an adverse way. Usually, bedrooms have lights around 2700K. However, you may want to put a blue light filter on them, just to be safe. You may also want to add some blackout blinds to the room to prevent errant street light from pouring in from outside. You could also use sconced or recessed lighting to make it even more gentle on you. 

Decorate The Walls

After that, you’ll also want to look into decorating the walls. Paint and wallpaper in a colour that suits your theme and goes with the rest of the rooms in your home is essential. Also, think about what you’ll put on the walls. Mirrors are usually a safe bet for bedrooms. However, you could also add things like photos if you need a bit of personality, or wall art. Gallery walls can make sense in some bedrooms, but you have to take care to prevent them from looking cluttered, so just be warned about that. So there you have it: some of our advice on how to redo a bedroom properly so you don’t have any regrets. The more storage and furniture you can build into the room, the better, especially if you plan on renting it out on sites like Airbnb. That’s a wrap.