When you page through your favourite home and décor magazine and see the most amazing, fresh, modern bedrooms, styled to perfection, do you wonder why your bedroom doesn’t look the same? If your bedroom is looking a little tired and dated, and you would love to create a space that's magazine-cover material, we've got you covered.

In this blog, we will give you bedroom décor ideas that you don’t need to spend a fortune on. With a few simple changes and enhancements, you’ll be able to create the magazine bedroom look you have always wanted, in no time at all.

When it comes to bedroom design ideas, you don’t need a complete overhaul of your room in order to reinvent it into a more modern, fresh space. All you need to do is make a few simple, inexpensive changes to a space to take it from drab to gorgeous. Before you follow our bedroom design tips and ideas, ask yourself these questions about your current bedroom space:

• Is the current layout of your bedroom working for you?
• Is there anything you would move around if you could? For example, would you like to swap the bed and the dresser around, or are your current bedside tables right for your space?
• Does the room need a new coat of paint?
• What look and feel do you want your bedroom space to convey?
   

Moving the orientation of the room around or giving the space a new coat of paint, if there is a need to, are big bedroom layout ideas and changes that should be done first before implementing any design and décor enhancements. If you’re in need of new furniture like stylish headboards, bedside tables and sleeper couches for your bedroom space, then Dial-a-Bed has the perfect solution for you. Shop our Furniture range of modern, functional pieces to suit every bedroom style.

Once you’ve got the larger pieces in your room ready, orientated correctly, and perhaps a new lick of paint on the walls, it’s time to start implementing some of these fresh-looking bedroom ideas that can enhance a bedroom space instantly.

Simplify your bedside table
A cluttered, messy bedside table can make a bedroom look cramped and tired. Even though you might need a few things next to the bed like books, chargers, beauty products and other accessories, it’s best to rather keep these things put away neatly in a drawer. Keeping your bedside table as minimalist as possible will allow you to add design items like stylish lamps, accessories and design pieces to enhance the modern look of the space.

Upgrade your bedding
A new set of linen will go a long way in modernising your bedroom. Depending on the look and feel you are going for, it is best to choose a neutral palette for your bedroom bedding like whites, creams, or pale pinks and blues that can then be enhanced with décor accessories like scatter cushions and throws. The key to a magazine-ready bed is layers. Layer scatter cushions from large to small, incorporating a range of textures and colours. Layer throws and blankets at the foot of the bed too, for a softer, more comfortable look.

Mount curtains & window treats
Curtains are one of the most underrated bedroom look ideas that can modernise a bedroom in no time. Gone are the days of heavy, quilted, dark curtains. Style trends for modern bedrooms include neutral curtains that compliment the colour palette of the room and don't contrast against it. Sheer curtains are also a very popular choice, especially for that boho, relaxed bedroom look. Always make sure your curtains are mounted properly (meaning they are at the correct height) and all window treats are kept neutral too.

Use mirrors to reflect light
Mirrors are a great way to bring in light and movement into a bedroom space, not to mention a very practical element too. Design experts say that every room in your home should have at least one mirror in it! Remember to choose a mirror style and frame colour that matches your colour palette of the room.

Add ambient lighting
Ambient lighting will help set that magazine-ready mood in your room. From bedside lamps to standing lamps, create layers of ambient light in your bedroom to bring pockets of warmth into your space. Consider installing LED light bulbs in one or two lamps in your bedroom to give you some light for the times when load shedding hits.

Times are tough and at Dial-a-Bed, we understand that many people are wanting to get updated looks in their bedrooms on a budget. Our design tips above, will help make huge differences to your space and won’t necessarily cost you a fortune to do either. Here are some more inexpensive ways to decorate your bedroom:

• Make your own cushion covers from leftover material or old clothing
• Pick flowers from your garden to create a daily posy for your room
• Place candles in your bedroom, at safe-to-use places, to bring an ambient, warm light into your space.

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1. How can I make my bedroom look fresh?

A fresh, modern bedroom can be as easy as adding new linen, a mirror, modernising your curtaining and improving your lighting.

2. How can I decorate my bedroom with no money?

If you want to enhance your bedroom space on a tight budget, read our blog above for tips on decorating your room in an inexpensive way.

3. How can I make my bedroom new and nice?

Simple changes to your colour palette, linen, curtaining, layout and furniture can create a modern, new look to any bedroom.